US unemployment claims tick up from near a pandemic low
U.S. unemployment claims rose last week for a second straight week to 351,000.
U.S. unemployment claims rose last week for a second straight week to 351,000.
Rehoming pets during pandemic
People are giving up the pets after adopting them before or during the pandemic.
People are giving up the pets after adopting them before or during the pandemic.
Arizona woman devastated after father of her child died from COVID-19
A Valley widow is speaking out, weeks after her husband and the father of her child lost his battle with COVID-19.
A Valley widow is speaking out, weeks after her husband and the father of her child lost his battle with COVID-19.
Quarantine now optional for Florida students exposed to COVID-19
New protocols allow parents to decide whether their kids should quarantine or stay in school if they are asymptomatic after being exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
New protocols allow parents to decide whether their kids should quarantine or stay in school if they are asymptomatic after being exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
LA County provides list of acceptable vaccine records for entry to indoor events over 1,000 people
According to county health officials, these are acceptable proof of vaccination status that are required with a photo ID for entry into an indoor event of 1,000 people or more.
According to county health officials, these are acceptable proof of vaccination status that are required with a photo ID for entry into an indoor event of 1,000 people or more.
LAUSD agrees to 5% wage increase for employees, $2,500 one-time stipends
The Los Angeles Unified School District and its teachers union announced a tentative agreement Wednesday on extended safety protocols and learning support for students who must quarantine because of COVID-19 -- as well as a 5% pay raise and other financial boosts for educators.
The Los Angeles Unified School District and its teachers union announced a tentative agreement Wednesday on extended safety protocols and learning support for students who must quarantine because of COVID-19 -- as well as a 5% pay raise and other financial boosts for educators.
Fake funeral home ad pushes COVID-19 vaccinations in North Carolina
“Don’t get vaccinated” was the simple message painted on a box truck driven around Charlotte that appeared to promote a local funeral home. But the funeral home doesn’t exist, and the message instead was promoting the vaccine.
“Don’t get vaccinated” was the simple message painted on a box truck driven around Charlotte that appeared to promote a local funeral home. But the funeral home doesn’t exist, and the message instead was promoting the vaccine.
US COVID-19 deaths average more than 1,900 a day for 1st time since March
COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have climbed to an average of more than 1,900 a day for the first time since early March, with experts saying the virus is preying largely on a distinct group: 71 million unvaccinated Americans.
COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have climbed to an average of more than 1,900 a day for the first time since early March, with experts saying the virus is preying largely on a distinct group: 71 million unvaccinated Americans.
Bride-to-be spent planned wedding day on ventilator before dying of COVID-19
Samantha Wendell, 29, had scheduled an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccine despite hesitancy due to misinformation, but she got sick before she and her fiancé made it to get their shots. Wendell spent their planned wedding day on a ventilator and died shortly after.
Samantha Wendell, 29, had scheduled an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccine despite hesitancy due to misinformation, but she got sick before she and her fiancé made it to get their shots. Wendell spent their planned wedding day on a ventilator and died shortly after.
SFO first U.S. airport to mandate vaccinations for all employees
All workers at San Francisco International Airport must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective immediately, airport officials and San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced Tuesday.
All workers at San Francisco International Airport must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective immediately, airport officials and San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced Tuesday.
'Mega event' rules take effect in California
New state requirements take effect for large gatherings called "mega events."
New state requirements take effect for large gatherings called "mega events."
WeHo City Council approves implementing new vaccine mandate
An emergency order making West Hollywood "vaccination-only" against COVID-19 has been given the green light to be enforced across the city.
An emergency order making West Hollywood "vaccination-only" against COVID-19 has been given the green light to be enforced across the city.
COVID-19 has killed as many Americans as 1918 Spanish flu
COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately 675,000.
COVID-19 has now killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 Spanish flu pandemic did — approximately 675,000.
US to require incoming foreign travelers to be vaccinated against COVID-19
Beginning in November, all foreign travelers flying to the U.S. will need to show proof of vaccination before boarding, as well as proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of the flight.
Beginning in November, all foreign travelers flying to the U.S. will need to show proof of vaccination before boarding, as well as proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within three days of the flight.
California has lowest COVID case rate in the nation
The CDC credits that success on California's high vaccination rate, and the willingness of people across the state to wear masks in public.
The CDC credits that success on California's high vaccination rate, and the willingness of people across the state to wear masks in public.
Chris Rock says he has COVID-19: 'Trust me, you don't want this'
Chris Rock on Sunday said he has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and sent a message to anyone still on the fence: “Get vaccinated.”
Chris Rock on Sunday said he has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and sent a message to anyone still on the fence: “Get vaccinated.”
CDC report: One third of COVID-19 patients report long-term symptoms
A recent CDC report found that a third of COVID-19 patients reported long-term symptoms nearly two months after testing positive for the virus.
A recent CDC report found that a third of COVID-19 patients reported long-term symptoms nearly two months after testing positive for the virus.
Two of Newsom's children test positive for COVID, governor negative
Spokesperson Erin Mellon said two of Newsom's children tested positive for COVID on Thursday, though the governor, his wife, and their two other children tested negative.
Spokesperson Erin Mellon said two of Newsom's children tested positive for COVID on Thursday, though the governor, his wife, and their two other children tested negative.
3 women assault restaurant hostess who asked for vaccination proof: Cops
Three tourists from Texas were arrested after attacking a hostess at Carmine's on the Upper West Side, said the NYPD.
Three tourists from Texas were arrested after attacking a hostess at Carmine's on the Upper West Side, said the NYPD.
LA County to require proof of vaccination for indoor bars, nightclubs, breweries
Los Angeles County is planning on issuing a new health officer order later this week that will require proof of vaccination for indoor bars, wineries, breweries, nightclubs and lounges. The order will also require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for outdoor mega-events, including Dodgers, Rams and Chargers games.
Los Angeles County is planning on issuing a new health officer order later this week that will require proof of vaccination for indoor bars, wineries, breweries, nightclubs and lounges. The order will also require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test for outdoor mega-events, including Dodgers, Rams and Chargers games.