COVID-19 hospitalizations increase again in LA County
Los Angeles County reported 3,045 new cases of COVID-19 and five additional deaths Sunday, with officials noting that those numbers may reflect delays in weekend reporting.
As delta variant surges, Fauci warns more 'pain and suffering' ahead
The nation’s top infectious disease expert is warning that more “pain and suffering” is ahead as COVID-19 cases climb again and officials plead with unvaccinated Americans to get inoculated.
Expiration of eviction moratorium thrusts US into housing crisis
Millions of Americans are at risk of losing their homes now that the federal eviction moratorium has expired.
Tenants prepare for unknown as eviction moratorium ends
Tenants saddled with months of back rent are facing the end of the federal eviction moratorium on July 31, a move that could lead to millions being forced from their homes.
CDC: Florida breaks record with more than 21,000 new COVID cases
Federal health officials say Florida has reported 21,683 new cases of COVID-19, the state's highest one-day total since the start of the pandemic.
Beverly Hills store opening marks a fashion rebound in pandemic times
A fashion store opening in Beverly Hills kicked off a much-needed celebration in these pandemic times.
City Council President pushing for Los Angeles' largest employer to have full vaccine mandate
Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez is not mincing words when it comes to her frustration with people not getting the coronavirus vaccine.
New study shows significant learning loss in elementary school kids
With remote learning and hybrid schedules, it’s been more than a year of upheaval for many of our nation’s young students.
The Abbey in WeHo requiring proof of vaccine or negative COVID test after employees punched by customers
"Since the pandemic began, our staff has been repeatedly screamed at, spit on, slapped and punched by angry customers for enforcing safety protocols. If you have a problem with our policy, please just go somewhere else, like to the nearest vaccination site."
In virus hotspot, California deputy exemplifies COVID vaccine hesitancy
Vaccine hesitancy is a big factor in rural Lake County where only 52 percent of eligible residents have opted for the shot. That includes a sheriff's deputy, who contracted COVID himself.
Disney issues vaccine mandate for all salary, non-union hourly employees in the U.S.
Disney has informed its employees and Cast Members that the company will require all salaried and non-union hourly employees in the U.S. working at any of the company's sites to be fully vaccinated.
74% of COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts outbreak involved fully vaccinated people, CDC says
New data collected by the CDC shows the bulk of a COVID-19 outbreak in Massachusetts involved fully vaccinated people. But officials caution the public against drawing the wrong conclusion based on these findings.
Over 25% of new COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles County are fully vaccinated people
In June fully vaccinated people accounted for 20% of all the new cases diagnosed in LA County, while unvaccinated and partially vaccinated people accounted for 80% of the cases.
LAUSD to require weekly COVID testing for all students, staff, regardless of vaccination status
In a policy shift, the Los Angeles Unified School District announced Thursday it will require all students and district employees returning to in-person activities for the upcoming academic year to undergo "baseline and ongoing weekly COVID-testing," regardless of vaccination status.
Hollywood Pantages Theatre requiring ticket holders to be fully vaccinated
It's time to take a shot. Those who wish to see a performance of the Broadway musical "Hamilton," at Hollywood Pantages Theatre must be fully vaccinated, officials announced Friday.
Japan expands virus state of emergency amid record cases, Tokyo Olympics
Japan expanded a state of emergency to four more areas in addition to Tokyo following record COVID-19 spikes as the capital hosts the Olympics.
LAUSD to require weekly COVID testing for all students, staff, regardless of vaccination status
In a policy shift, the Los Angeles Unified School District announced Thursday it will require all students and district employees returning to in-person activities for the upcoming academic year to undergo "baseline and ongoing weekly COVID-testing," regardless of vaccination status.
COVID-19 vaccine incentive: Biden calls for $100 payout to newly vaccinated
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases among mostly unvaccinated Americans due to the fast-spreading delta variant, President Joe Biden called on local governments to offer $100 to newly vaccinated people as an incentive.
California updates mask mandates for public transit, classrooms, hospitals, shelters
California released an update on the state's masking guidance.
Federal eviction moratorium: Biden calls on Congress to extend expiring rule
The White House announced that a nationwide ban on evictions will expire July 31, saying its hands are tied and called on Congress to extend it.