LA City Council to consider lifting COVID vaccine mandate Wednesday

Los Angeles City Council will soon consider an ordinance that would lift its mandate requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter indoor establishments and large outdoor events as early as Wednesday.

Jergens Ultra Healing Moisturizer recalled because of possible bacteria contamination

some bottles of Jergens Ultra Healing Moisturizer could contain Pluralibacter gergoviae. That bacterium usually does not make healthy people sick. However, someone with a weakened immune system could get sick. Symptoms include respiratory problems, weakness, fever, nausea and vomiting.

LAUSD to soon end indoor mask mandate
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LAUSD is expected to soon end the district's indoor mask mandate for students and teachers.

LA Marathon: County health director reminds people to be COVID cautious

While Los Angeles County continues to enjoy relatively low COVID-19 infection numbers and falling hospitalization numbers, the public health director has urged residents to continue exercising caution, including during this weekend's LA Marathon.

California lawmakers vote to make abortions cheaper

California lawmakers voted to make abortions much cheaper for people on private health insurance plans, bringing the state closer to becoming the fourth state in the country to ban insurance fees for the procedure.

Experts expect grocery prices to go up by additional 6% this year

Goldman Sachs, a leading global investment banking company, says grocery prices will rise at least an additional 6% this year. Gasoline prices are also up 38% within the last year.

Experts expect grocery prices to go up by additional 6% this year
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Goldman Sachs, a leading global investment banking company, says grocery prices will rise at least an additional 6% this year. Gasoline prices are also up 38% within the last year.

Moderna seeks FDA authorization for 4th dose of COVID shot

Drugmaker Moderna asked the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday to authorize a fourth shot of its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster dose for all adults.

Climate change is worsening allergy season, scientists find

According to scientists, the warming of the planet is making winter shorter, causing planets to bloom earlier and for longer periods — contributing to a worsening allergy season for Americans.