New study cites Wuhan raccoon dogs as possible origin of COVID-19
The raccoon dog earns its name from its facial markings similar to raccoons. The animals are known to be sold at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, where many virologists suspect that the Covid-19 pandemic may have started.
The raccoon dog earns its name from its facial markings similar to raccoons. The animals are known to be sold at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market, where many virologists suspect that the Covid-19 pandemic may have started.
Senior care facility charged in connection with 14 COVID-related deaths
As a result of the outbreak, 14 people, ranging in age from 32 to 94, died. Forty-five employees and 60 residents were also infected and sickened by the virus, according to the complaint.
As a result of the outbreak, 14 people, ranging in age from 32 to 94, died. Forty-five employees and 60 residents were also infected and sickened by the virus, according to the complaint.
LA Unified schools will shut down if strike happens
Parents within the LAUSD are being told to make child care plans as the district prepares to strike in the coming weeks.
Parents within the LAUSD are being told to make child care plans as the district prepares to strike in the coming weeks.
Local teen is regional Youth Poet Laureate
This Los Angeles teenager is being recognized for her talent as a poet but it's not her ability to rhyme or turn a phrase that's impacting communities and lifting up others, it's the power behind her message.
This Los Angeles teenager is being recognized for her talent as a poet but it's not her ability to rhyme or turn a phrase that's impacting communities and lifting up others, it's the power behind her message.
China will reopen to tourists, resume issuing all visas Wednesday
China is one of the last major countries to reopen its borders to tourists during the pandemic. Previously, the country stuck to a harsh “zero-COVID" strategy involving lockdowns and daily COVID-19 testing.
China is one of the last major countries to reopen its borders to tourists during the pandemic. Previously, the country stuck to a harsh “zero-COVID" strategy involving lockdowns and daily COVID-19 testing.
Lunchables headed to schools
Officials announced that the company is preparing to deliver its packaged ready-to-eat Lunchable kids meals directly to students by putting them in school cafeterias.
Officials announced that the company is preparing to deliver its packaged ready-to-eat Lunchable kids meals directly to students by putting them in school cafeterias.
No masks required, but Japanese fans still wear them at World Baseball Classic
Japan eased its mask guidelines, recommending them only on crowded trains and in hospitals or care homes, but there was little sign residents were keen to unmask.
Japan eased its mask guidelines, recommending them only on crowded trains and in hospitals or care homes, but there was little sign residents were keen to unmask.
LA County eases some COVID rules as emergency declarations end
The county's rule that people exposed to the virus wear a mask for 10 days will be dropped as of Monday, according to the Department of Public Health.
The county's rule that people exposed to the virus wear a mask for 10 days will be dropped as of Monday, according to the Department of Public Health.
Gov. Gavin Newsom tests positive for COVID
California Governor Gavin Newsom tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, according to his staff.
California Governor Gavin Newsom tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, according to his staff.
California to no longer require masking in health care, 'high-risk' settings
California is easing the state's mask mandates. Starting April 3, masks will no longer be required at hospitals, medical offices and other places deemed indoor high-risk.
California is easing the state's mask mandates. Starting April 3, masks will no longer be required at hospitals, medical offices and other places deemed indoor high-risk.
China dismisses FBI claims on COVID-19 lab-leak theory
FBI Director Christopher Wray said "the FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident."
FBI Director Christopher Wray said "the FBI has for quite some time now assessed that the origins of the pandemic are most likely a potential lab incident."
LA County to lift COVID emergency declarations on March 31
The LA County board's decision came on the day the statewide COVID emergency declaration ended.
The LA County board's decision came on the day the statewide COVID emergency declaration ended.
California's COVID-19 state of emergency comes to an end
The end of California’s order will have little to no effect on most people as Newsom has already lifted most of the state’s restrictions.
The end of California’s order will have little to no effect on most people as Newsom has already lifted most of the state’s restrictions.
California's COVID-19 State of Emergency comes to an end
The end of California?s order will have little to no effect on most people as Newsom has already lifted most of the state?s restrictions.
The end of California?s order will have little to no effect on most people as Newsom has already lifted most of the state?s restrictions.
China says it's been 'open and transparent' in search for COVID origins
China said it has been “open and transparent” in the search for the origins of COVID-19, after questions about how the pandemic began received new attention.
China said it has been “open and transparent” in the search for the origins of COVID-19, after questions about how the pandemic began received new attention.
Owners reunite with dog rescued on freeway
Pretty has been reunited with her owner after a good Samaritan rescued her on the 5 Freeway on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023.
Pretty has been reunited with her owner after a good Samaritan rescued her on the 5 Freeway on Friday, Feb. 17, 2023.
Chinatown restaurant hit with high gas bill
The beloved restaurant says the bill is double than it usually pays.
The beloved restaurant says the bill is double than it usually pays.
COVID testing no longer required for unvaccinated LA city employees
The City Council voted 13-0 to eliminate the COVID-19 testing requirement for unvaccinated Los Angeles city employees.
The City Council voted 13-0 to eliminate the COVID-19 testing requirement for unvaccinated Los Angeles city employees.
Proposal could threaten outdoor dining in Los Angeles
The City of Los Angeles is looking to make its COVID-era outdoor dining program permanent, but some restaurant owners say restrictions in a new proposal would hurt them rather than help them.
The City of Los Angeles is looking to make its COVID-era outdoor dining program permanent, but some restaurant owners say restrictions in a new proposal would hurt them rather than help them.
LA City Council committee supports end to COVID testing for unvaccinated workers
A City Council committee recommended eliminating the COVID-19 testing requirement for unvaccinated Los Angeles city employees.
A City Council committee recommended eliminating the COVID-19 testing requirement for unvaccinated Los Angeles city employees.