WHO warns of ‘very dangerous period’ fueled by delta variant
The World Health Organization is warning of new wave of coronavirus cases sweeping across the globe, driven by the highly infectious delta variant.
Nearly 2K infected with COVID-19 joined crowds watching soccer, Scotland says
A recent report by Scottish health officials found that nearly 2,000 Scots who attended the ongoing Euro 2020 soccer tournament in stadiums across the U.K. were infectious with COVID-19.
June jobs report: US adds 850,000 jobs as economy extends its gains
U.S. employers added 850,000 jobs in June 2021, well above the average of the previous three months, the Labor Department said.
Travel volume and gas prices soar for Fourth of July weekend
Experts predict travel volume for the July 4th holiday weekend will be closer to pre-pandemic levels as California's latest gas tax hike goes into effect.
California virus cases rising as delta variant spreads
California broadly reopened its economy barely two weeks ago and since then an especially contagious coronavirus variant has spread among the unvaccinated
US unemployment claims fall to 364,000, a new pandemic low
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 51,000 last week to 364,000, the lowest level since the pandemic began in 2020.
Pfizer to request COVID-19 vaccine emergency approval for kids ages 5-11 by fall
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is currently authorized for use in individuals aged 12 and older
LA County residents found guilty of fraudulently taking $18M from COVID-relief programs
Four Los Angeles County residents were found guilty of illegally taking millions of dollars from COVID-19 relief programs.
Los Angeles County residents react to county's new mask recommendation
Angelenos shared their thoughts on the county urging everyone to mask up regardless of the resident's vaccination status.
LA County Public Health strongly recommends masking indoors amid Delta variant concerns
Health officials in Los Angeles County are now strongly recommending everyone – regardless of their vaccination status – to wear masks indoors in public places in the wake of the recent Delta variant spread.
Delta variant detected in Long Beach, health department says
The Long Beach Health Department is alerting the public about the discovery of the Delta variant of COVID-19 in the city.
Delta variant detected in Long Beach, health department says
The Long Beach Health Department is alerting the public about the discovery of the Delta variant of COVID-19 in the city.
Frustrated California parents plan to sue over school mask mandates: 'We're seeing our kids suffering'
Parents slammed Governor Gavin Newsom, calling him a "fake governor" for not following the the science for "most" of the pandemic.
LA County votes to extend eviction moratorium through Sept. 30
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to extend a local rent eviction moratorium through Sept. 30.
Puerto Rico to receive nearly $4B in US pandemic relief funds
Strict conditions had prevented the U.S. territory from receiving certain federal funds in a timely manner under the Trump administration, but these have been easing under President Biden.
As delta variant rises globally, US targeting younger adults for vaccines
Several countries are reinstating safety measures as the delta variant continues to spread. And in the U.S., the Biden administration is now targeting a group dubbed “the movable middle” to get vaccinated.
Delta variant: WHO urges vaccinated people to still wear masks, distance
As the delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread globally, WHO officials are pleading for a more equitable distribution of vaccines and for those who have been vaccinated to remain “appropriately cautious.”
Struggling LA residents describe eviction moratorium as lifesaver during pandemic
Two people LA County residents share their perspectives hoping to generate a better understanding amongst people about the need for the moratorium.
California extends eviction ban, state to pay back rent for tenants, Newsom says
California will ban evictions for unpaid rent through the end of September and pay off all back rent for eligible tenants under a deal announced Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders.
Man believed to have longest coronavirus infection had virus for 300 days
A man in England is believed to have had COVID-19 for about 300 days, the longest recorded so far, according to medical papers.