CDC proposes change to opioid prescription guidelines

The nation’s top public health agency is proposing changing — and in some instances, softening — guidelines for doctors prescribing opioid painkillers.

COVID deemed cause of death for 3 people found dead in Oak Park home

Nearly two months after three people died inside a Ventura County home, a medical examiner deemed their cause of death was from COVID-19.

Masks help prevent COVID-19, yet another study shows

The study found that consistent use of a face mask or respirator in indoor public settings was associated with lower odds of a positive COVID-19 test.

Signs and symptoms: Death of Bob Saget highlights dangers of head injuries and sleep

Bob Saget died in an Orlando hotel room after apparently hitting his head and then falling asleep. Doctors say this scenario is not very common, but a traumatic brain injury can happen to anyone.

AstraZeneca acquires 'modest' profit of $4B from COVID-19 vaccine sales

The Anglo-Swedish drugmaker said in November it would begin to take a “modest” profit from the COVID-19 shot, which it had been providing “at cost.”

LA County's outdoor mask mandate could end as early as next week

The number of COVID-19-positive patients in Los Angeles County hospitals fell below 2,500 Thursday, opening the door for a possible lifting of the county's outdoor mask-wearing mandate as early as next week for large events, schools and childcare centers.

California to soon begin ‘endemic’ approach to pandemic

California health officials next week will outline a new approach to dealing with the coronavirus that assumes it’s here to stay, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday.

Elementary student wearing N95 mask outdoors passed out in extreme heat, parents say

A parent told FOX 11 that an elementary school student in Beverly Hills who was forced to wear an N95 mask outdoors in extreme heat passed out due to dehydration. School officials said they have no evidence to suggest any correlation at this time.

Prince Charles self-isolating after testing positive for COVID a second time

Prince Charles has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-isolating, his office said Thursday. The heir to the throne previously contracted the virus in March 2020.

Local fitness model lands football season ads

While the Super Bowl has a lot of people excited about the commercials, for one SoCal fitness model it means employment. Seems every football season Diego Sebastian lands a big ad!

COVID sick pay restored to California workers under new law

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation on Wednesday to extend COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave for workers and bolster California’s investments to support small businesses hit hard by the pandemic. 

The Healing: Black men yoga takes shape to combat mental health

Tristan Lewis and Andrew Smith started The Healing, a nonprofit aiming to promote mental health and wellness among Black men.

Long Beach aligns with LA County to keep mask mandate in place, despite new state guidance

The city of Long Beach will align with Los Angeles County by keeping its current masking policies in place, despite a recent announcement by the state that California will end its indoor mask mandate on Feb. 15.

Number of small businesses raising prices due to inflation hits 48-year high, NFIB says

The number of small businesses that raised prices in January amid high inflation rose to levels not seen since 1974, the National Federation of Independent Business said.