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.
California won’t require COVID vaccine to attend schools
California won’t make children get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials said Friday, reversing a state policy first announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2021.
California won’t make children get the coronavirus vaccine to attend schools, state public health officials said Friday, reversing a state policy first announced by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2021.
LA County remains in low community COVID transmission level
More than three years after LA County saw its first cases of COVID-19, Dr. Barbara Ferrer reports the county remains in low community COVID-19 transmission level.
More than three years after LA County saw its first cases of COVID-19, Dr. Barbara Ferrer reports the county remains in low community COVID-19 transmission level.
Biden Administration to end COVID-19 emergencies on May 11
The move to end the national emergency and public health emergency declarations would formally restructure the federal coronavirus response to treat the virus as an endemic threat to public health that can be managed through agencies' normal authorities.
The move to end the national emergency and public health emergency declarations would formally restructure the federal coronavirus response to treat the virus as an endemic threat to public health that can be managed through agencies' normal authorities.
President Biden to end country's COVID-19 emergencies on May 11
President Joe Biden informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.
President Joe Biden informed Congress that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared.
Grants for Long Beach businesses impacted by crime
Small businesses in Long Beach impacted by property crimes and vandalism can now apply for grant funds for support thanks to the Visual Improvement Grant Program.
Small businesses in Long Beach impacted by property crimes and vandalism can now apply for grant funds for support thanks to the Visual Improvement Grant Program.
US health officials propose once-a-year COVID-19 vaccines for most Americans
The proposal comes as boosters have become a hard sell.
The proposal comes as boosters have become a hard sell.
LA City Council to adopt tenant protections; 1-month grace period for those who miss rent before eviction
The Los Angeles City Council is set to adopt a slate of tenant protections Friday ahead of the expiration of the local state of emergency due to COVID-19 at the end of the month.
The Los Angeles City Council is set to adopt a slate of tenant protections Friday ahead of the expiration of the local state of emergency due to COVID-19 at the end of the month.