Don't let your guard down: LA County health urges COVID caution as 3k new cases are reported
Los Angeles County's public health director said she sympathizes with people weary of calls for mask-wearing and caution against COVID-19 spread, but with case numbers still rising and new variants emerging, she said it would be a "mistake" to drop all precautions.
LA City Council orders testing near former toxic dump site near Lincoln Heights
The LA City Council voted to begin off-site testing of wastewater, storm water and soil near a Lincoln Heights development project following reporting over the weekend about the site's toxic dumping history.
Next battle over access to abortion will focus on pills amid Roe v. Wade leak
More than half of abortions in America are now done with pills, rather than surgery. The battle over access to medication abortions will only grow if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade.
Nearly 15M deaths associated with COVID-19, World Health Organization says
Scientists estimate there were between 13.3 million and 16.6 million deaths that were either caused directly by the coronavirus or were somehow attributed to the pandemic’s impact on health systems.
Blinken tests positive for COVID-19, State Department says
The State Department says Secretary of State Antony Blinken has tested positive for COVID-19 after attending the White House Correspondents' Dinner and related events over the weekend.
New variants emerging faster as COVID spread continues, says LA County health director
The average number of daily new COVID-19 infections in LA County has jumped by about 200% over the past month, but the increase hasn't translated to rises in local hospitalizations or deaths.
How the weather may trigger migraines
Migraines are caused by inflammatory proteins, which the brain produces in response to specific triggers
'Toddlers and Tiaras' star Kailia Posey, 16, died by suicide: report
Kailia Posey's family said they are devastated by her death
Video: Anti-abortion activist scales 60-floor San Francisco Salesforce Tower
An anti-abortion activist was seen scaling the 60-floor Salesforce tower in San Francisco on Tuesday morning, a wild scene captured on video by some awe-struck admirers. His actions were condemned by police and firefighters.
California bill mandating 4-day workweek stalls in legislature
A California bill that would mandate employers to pay overtime for workers working more than 32 hours a week will not be advancing in the Legislature this session.
CDC restates transportation mask recommendation
U.S. health officials are restating their recommendation that Americans wear masks on planes, trains and buses, despite a court ruling last month that struck down a national mask mandate on public transportation.
Planet Fitness to offer high schoolers free gym membership
Participants will also be automatically entered for a chance to win a $500 scholarship, with one awarded per state.
Pfizer hopes to submit COVID-19 vaccine data for youngest kids in weeks
Pfizer is testing three extra-small doses of its vaccine in children under 5 after two shots didn't prove quite strong enough.
INTERVIEW: Cancer survivor Cody O'Connor walks from New York to LA for a cause
At the age of 14, doctors told him he may never walk again - but he proved them wrong.
LA County health officials urge workplace safety as COVID-19 spread continues
Health officials have been reporting elevated daily case numbers in recent weeks, attributable largely to the BA.2 subvariant of the virus. An offshoot of that variant -- known as BA.2.12.1 -- has also begun spreading locally, and health officials said it is believed to be 20% to 30% more infectious than BA.2.
UCLA grad goes viral for TikTok video on expectations on first-generation immigrants
A viral video raises awareness on mental health and establishing boundaries among families of immigrants.
COVID-19 Omicron sub-variants dodge immunity from past infection, South African study finds
South Africa's health minister says it is likely the country has entered a new wave of COVID-19 earlier than expected as new infections and hospitalizations have risen rapidly over the past two weeks.
Ulta pulls Kate Spade e-mail ad after complaints it referenced designer’s suicide
“We apologize to the Spade family,” the company responded in a statement.
‘The Longevity Diet’: Study outlines food to help you live longer
Researchers also said that fasting could also help live a longer, healthier life.
Inland Empire sees huge population growth
While Los Angeles County experienced a population decline, some areas are booming - like the Inland Empire.