Former TikTok moderators sue over mental distress from watching, removing graphic videos
Two former moderators said TikTok did not provide enough mental health resources after having to watch and remove disturbing videos from the social media app.
Two former moderators said TikTok did not provide enough mental health resources after having to watch and remove disturbing videos from the social media app.
China puts most of Shanghai on COVID-19 lockdown
Shanghai's Pudong financial district and nearby areas will be locked down from early Monday to Friday as citywide mass testing gets underway.
Shanghai's Pudong financial district and nearby areas will be locked down from early Monday to Friday as citywide mass testing gets underway.
Princess Cruises ship docks in San Francisco with multiple COVID cases
A cruise ship that went to the Panama Canal has docked in San Francisco with multiple COVID cases onboard.
A cruise ship that went to the Panama Canal has docked in San Francisco with multiple COVID cases onboard.
California schools prepare to spot post-break COVID-19 cases
California’s 7 million students and school employees are getting free at-home COVID-19 tests to help prevent outbreaks at their school when they return from spring break.
California’s 7 million students and school employees are getting free at-home COVID-19 tests to help prevent outbreaks at their school when they return from spring break.
Police dog finds $10.5 million worth of cocaine in load of tomatoes
A Las Vegas K9 is getting some praise after he sniffed out more than $10 million worth of cocaine hidden among a truckload of tomatoes, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
A Las Vegas K9 is getting some praise after he sniffed out more than $10 million worth of cocaine hidden among a truckload of tomatoes, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
Ellume facing class action complaint over recalled COVID-19 at-home test kits
The complaint alleges Ellume hasn’t refunded customers who bought their COVID-19 at-home test kits that were later recalled for higher-than-acceptable false-positive test results.
The complaint alleges Ellume hasn’t refunded customers who bought their COVID-19 at-home test kits that were later recalled for higher-than-acceptable false-positive test results.
Girl with terminal cancer celebrates early graduation, prom
A Chino Hills teenager with leukemia is making the most of her time left to inspire others.
A Chino Hills teenager with leukemia is making the most of her time left to inspire others.
Health officials warn of possible hepatitis exposure at West Hollywood juice bar
A food handler at a West Hollywood juice bar was confirmed to be infected with hepatitis A, county health officials said Friday, adding they are working with the business owners to identify customers who may have been exposed.
A food handler at a West Hollywood juice bar was confirmed to be infected with hepatitis A, county health officials said Friday, adding they are working with the business owners to identify customers who may have been exposed.
Skid Row wellness facility looks to bring mental health services to heart of homeless crisis
A new wellness center opened at the heart of Skid Row Friday, meant to help Los Angeles' homeless get valuable mental health services.
A new wellness center opened at the heart of Skid Row Friday, meant to help Los Angeles' homeless get valuable mental health services.
BA.2 subvariant of COVID-19 increasing in LA County
Experts have suggested that BA.2 is at least 30% more contagious than the Omicron variant, which was already substantially more easily spread than the original COVID-19 virus.
Experts have suggested that BA.2 is at least 30% more contagious than the Omicron variant, which was already substantially more easily spread than the original COVID-19 virus.
Drinking 2 to 3 cups of coffee daily could benefit the heart, studies say
Drinking two or three cups of coffee every day may benefit the heart, according to studies being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session.
Drinking two or three cups of coffee every day may benefit the heart, according to studies being presented at the American College of Cardiology's 71st Annual Scientific Session.
Ohio law allowing cameras in nursing home rooms to prevent abuse goes into effect
A son’s decade-long advocacy for a law to allow cameras in Ohio nursing home rooms has finally come to fruition after his own elderly mother suffered abuse and neglect.
A son’s decade-long advocacy for a law to allow cameras in Ohio nursing home rooms has finally come to fruition after his own elderly mother suffered abuse and neglect.
Airline CEOs ask Biden to end federal mask mandate: 'Makes no sense'
"It makes no sense that people are still required to wear masks on airplanes, yet are allowed to congregate in crowded restaurants, schools and at sporting events without masks," the letter says.
"It makes no sense that people are still required to wear masks on airplanes, yet are allowed to congregate in crowded restaurants, schools and at sporting events without masks," the letter says.
How many people moved away from Los Angeles in COVID’s 1st full year?
Here’s a look at how the 10 most populous metro areas in the U.S. changed during the first full year of the pandemic.
Here’s a look at how the 10 most populous metro areas in the U.S. changed during the first full year of the pandemic.
Medical marijuana does not help with anxiety, depression, doubles risk of addiction, study says
A recent study found that medical marijuana failed to quell symptoms of anxiety and depression and instead doubled down on risks for developing addictive symptoms and cannabis use disorders.
A recent study found that medical marijuana failed to quell symptoms of anxiety and depression and instead doubled down on risks for developing addictive symptoms and cannabis use disorders.
Tips on how to survive allergy season
Dr. Salima Thobani, an allergist and immunologist with Kaiser Permanente, gives us tips on how to survive allergy season.
Dr. Salima Thobani, an allergist and immunologist with Kaiser Permanente, gives us tips on how to survive allergy season.
LA votes to lift COVID vaccine proof requirement, but one hurdle remains
The City Council will vote again on March 30. If it passes, the indoor vaccine proof requirement would be rescinded immediately.
The City Council will vote again on March 30. If it passes, the indoor vaccine proof requirement would be rescinded immediately.
California governor signs law that makes abortions cheaper
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law on Tuesday to make abortions cheaper for people on private insurance plans, the first of more than a dozen bills the state’s Democratic leaders plan to pass this year to prepare for a potential U.S. Supreme Court ruling that could overturn Roe v. Wade.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new law on Tuesday to make abortions cheaper for people on private insurance plans, the first of more than a dozen bills the state’s Democratic leaders plan to pass this year to prepare for a potential U.S. Supreme Court ruling that could overturn Roe v. Wade.
LAUSD lifts indoor mask mandate for students, teachers
The Los Angeles Unified School District has officially lifted its mask mandate.
The Los Angeles Unified School District has officially lifted its mask mandate.
Hillary Clinton tests positive for COVID-19
Former First Lady and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton revealed on social media that she has tested positive for coronavirus,
Former First Lady and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton revealed on social media that she has tested positive for coronavirus,