US sees lowest levels of new COVID-19 cases since last June

New coronavirus cases across the United States have tumbled to rates not seen in more than 11 months, sparking optimism that vaccination campaigns are stemming both severe COVID-19 cases and the spread of the virus.

Father of 5 dies from COVID-19 after refusing to get vaccine

A Lincoln Park family is grieving the loss of a father of five from COVID-19. He and his wife refused the vaccine, now she is sharing the story to convince others to get it.

California has regained nearly half of jobs lost in pandemic

The state’s Employment Development Department says California has now regained 1.3 million jobs, or 48% of the 2.7 million it lost in March and April of 2020.

Hollywood's Magic Castle reopens after year-long closure

Hollywood will regain a little magic, as the Magic Castle, the world-famous private clubhouse for magicians, reopens its doors Friday.

California to remove capacity limits, social distancing on June 15; won't require vaccine passports

Beginning June 15, California will remove its social distancing requirements and all businesses to operate at full capacity, health officials say. The state's mask rules will also line up with the CDC and California won't require vaccine passports for businesses and travel.

NY offering unvaccinated chance to win $5 million in exchange for COVID shot

In an effort to encourage more New Yorkers to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, the state is offering scratch-off lottery tickets and a chance to win $5 million.

US achieves another pandemic low with 444,000 new unemployment claims

The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.

Store mask policies: Best Buy, Lowe's, Walgreens, ALDI say masks optional for vaccinated customers

Walgreens, Aldi, Best Buy, Kohl's and Lowe's are the latest retailers to change course and drop face mask requirements for vaccinated customers after the CDC changed its guidance last week.

Cal-OSHA considers relaxing COVID regulations for the workplace

Cal-OSHA hasn't given any guidance, about whether workers will be required to show proof of their vaccination to their employers or whether they'll be able to verbally say it - and trust they're telling the truth.

Rent on the rise in Inland Empire
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Rent across the Inland Empire is expected to increase between 9 and 10 percent.

Disneyland, OC theme parks allowed more visitors as the county qualifies for yellow tier

With the official start of summer just over a month away, Orange County has qualified for California's least-restrictive yellow tier, which will increase capacity at theme parks such as Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm.

Los Angeles County will wait for state to lift mask mandate on June 15

Los Angeles County will adhere to California guidelines and wait until June 15 to lift the requirement for face coverings in indoor settings and crowded outdoor settings for people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, officials said.