California officials raided preschool, interviewed 2-year-olds over mask policies
California state regulators conducted an investigation at a Southern California preschool and privately interviewed children as young as 2 without their parents’ consent about their masking practices.
Man who received 1st pig heart transplant dies after 2 months
The first person to receive a heart transplant from a pig has died, two months after the groundbreaking experiment, the Maryland hospital that performed the surgery announced Wednesday.
Graduation debate: Cal Lutheran students fighting to have graduation on campus
It's just nine weeks until graduation day at California Lutheran University. Right now, the ceremony's set to take place at the Ventura County Fairgrounds. Now with COVID protocols relaxing, some students want it back on campus.
Hawaii to be the last US state to drop its mask mandate by this month
Hawaii will lift the nation's last statewide indoor mask mandate by March 26. Washington state's mask mandate ends this week.
Inland Empire clinic offering monoclonal antibody treatments to COVID-19 patients
Monoclonal antibody treatment has been difficult to get for many COVID-19 patients. One clinic in Moreno Valley is trying to get the treatment to more patients.
Duke performs world's first baby heart transplant with twist to fight rejection
Easton Sinnamon of Asheboro, North Carolina, received his unique transplant last summer when he was 6 months old.
Katie Meyer honored by Stanford women's basketball team ahead of Pac-12 title
As the Stanford women's basketball team rode to another Pac-12 title, they paid tribute to Katie Meyer.
3 LAPD employees fired over vaccine mandate, 7 others have termination pending
Three Los Angeles Police Department employees have been fired for violating the city's mandate to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive a religious or medical exemption.
WHO says COVID-19 boosters are needed, reversing previous guidance
An expert group convened by the World Health Organization said it “strongly supports urgent and broad access” to coronavirus vaccines, including booster doses.
Healthcare workers remember colleagues who died from COVID-19
In Commerce, 60 names were read, and 60 lives lost to COVID-19 were honored.
The Great Return: More companies calling employees back to the office
The Bureau of Labor Statistics said teleworking due to the COVID-19 pandemic dropped in February as more companies reopen their offices.
Global COVID death toll tops 6 million for pandemic now in 3rd year
The milestone is a tragic reminder about the pandemic's deadliness even as masks are dropping, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening around the globe.
USC to lift indoor mask mandate for students, staff on Monday
Following the lead of the state and Los Angeles County, USC has announced it will drop its requirement for students and staff to wear masks indoors at most university locations.
Parents of Stanford soccer star Katie Meyer speak out about her death
Katie Meyer was a Stanford soccer star and captain of her team. Her mom revealed that Katie died from suicide.
LA City Council introduces motion to end proof of vaccine requirement
A motion in LA City Council would end the mandate requiring people to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 before being able to enter businesses in the city. Individual businesses would still be able to require proof.
Drinking wine with meals may lower risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
The study found consuming alcohol with meals was associated with a 14% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to consuming alcohol without eating food.
Indoor mask mandate ends in LA County
Indoor mask-wearing is no longer mandatory in Los Angeles County.
Gov. Newsom proposes to force some homeless people into treatment
The proposal by Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, would require all counties in California to set up a mental health branch in civil court to assist people in need of help but who won’t accept services.
Universal Studios relaxing mask requirements Friday
Vaccinated or not, masks won't be required at Universal Studios Hollywood starting Friday.
LA COVID rental assistance program ending at the end of March
Angelenos will still be able to apply for assistance through March 31.