UCLA returns to classrooms, some students demand hybrid option

UCLA returns to classrooms, some students demand hybrid option

UCLA and UC Irvine return to the classrooms Monday after weeks of remote learning. But some UCLA students are demanding more virtual options.

UCLA and UC Irvine return to the classrooms Monday after weeks of remote learning. But some UCLA students are demanding more virtual options.

Robot performs 1st abdominal surgery without human help

Robot performs 1st abdominal surgery without human help

Soft-tissue can be tricky to operate on — for humans or a robot — because the subtle movements in the texture are unpredictable.

Soft-tissue can be tricky to operate on — for humans or a robot — because the subtle movements in the texture are unpredictable.

USPS worker helps save woman’s life after seeing mail pileup

USPS worker helps save woman’s life after seeing mail pileup

U.S. Postal Service employee Kayla Berridge noticed her customer’s mail was piling up. Officers later found the elderly woman trapped inside her home for at least three days.

U.S. Postal Service employee Kayla Berridge noticed her customer’s mail was piling up. Officers later found the elderly woman trapped inside her home for at least three days.

LA County's coronavirus hospitalizations back below 4,000

LA County's coronavirus hospitalizations back below 4,000

The number of COVID-positive patients in Los Angeles County hospitals has dropped below 4,000, according the latest state figures released Saturday -- continuing a downward trend since the total exceeded 4,800 a week ago.

The number of COVID-positive patients in Los Angeles County hospitals has dropped below 4,000, according the latest state figures released Saturday -- continuing a downward trend since the total exceeded 4,800 a week ago.

Law enforcement personnel leaving, losing jobs due to vaccine mandate

Law enforcement personnel leaving, losing jobs due to vaccine mandate

Law enforcement personnel are leaving Los Angeles departments like LAPD and the LA County Sheriff’s Office due to COVID vaccine mandates.

Law enforcement personnel are leaving Los Angeles departments like LAPD and the LA County Sheriff’s Office due to COVID vaccine mandates.

First wild case of bird flu detected in US in 5 years

First wild case of bird flu detected in US in 5 years

Scientists say a duck killed by a hunter in South Carolina had a contagious and dangerous bird flu not seen in the wild in the U.S. in five years.

Scientists say a duck killed by a hunter in South Carolina had a contagious and dangerous bird flu not seen in the wild in the U.S. in five years.

Companies allow people to opt-out of Valentine’s Day emails

Companies allow people to opt-out of Valentine’s Day emails

As interest in celebrating Valentine’s Day gradually declines, companies are giving consumers a chance to opt-out of those marketing emails that seem to bombard your inbox any time a holiday approaches.

As interest in celebrating Valentine’s Day gradually declines, companies are giving consumers a chance to opt-out of those marketing emails that seem to bombard your inbox any time a holiday approaches.

COVID-19: Researchers study long-term impact first round of infection had on sense of smell

COVID-19: Researchers study long-term impact first round of infection had on sense of smell

Researchers are trying to learn more about the long-term impact that the first wave of COVID-19 infections had on individuals who lost their sense of smell when they first learned they had the virus. Here are the latest findings.

Researchers are trying to learn more about the long-term impact that the first wave of COVID-19 infections had on individuals who lost their sense of smell when they first learned they had the virus. Here are the latest findings.

Catholic nurse sues after allegedly being fired for not getting COVID vaccine

Catholic nurse sues after allegedly being fired for not getting COVID vaccine

Janet Lopez maintains that she offered to be tested daily in order to keep her job. Her Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit alleges wrongful termination, religious creed discrimination, failure to prevent discrimination and retaliation.

Janet Lopez maintains that she offered to be tested daily in order to keep her job. Her Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit alleges wrongful termination, religious creed discrimination, failure to prevent discrimination and retaliation.

San Francisco eases mask rule, official says LA not ready

San Francisco eases mask rule, official says LA not ready

COVID-19 case numbers are on the decline in LA County, but officials say it’s too soon to consider relaxing mask and vaccination requirements in LA, as San Francisco plans to do next week.

COVID-19 case numbers are on the decline in LA County, but officials say it’s too soon to consider relaxing mask and vaccination requirements in LA, as San Francisco plans to do next week.

California rep. pushing for 32-hour, 4-day workweek: Here's what that would look like

California rep. pushing for 32-hour, 4-day workweek: Here's what that would look like

A representative in California is pushing to reduce the current standard 40-hour workweek to 32-hours, saying that the pandemic has highlighted the fact that most people spend more time at work and less time with loved ones.

A representative in California is pushing to reduce the current standard 40-hour workweek to 32-hours, saying that the pandemic has highlighted the fact that most people spend more time at work and less time with loved ones.

N95 masks: How often can they be reused?

N95 masks: How often can they be reused?

How many times can I reuse my N95 mask? Here's what you need to know.

How many times can I reuse my N95 mask? Here's what you need to know.

iPhone Face ID with mask option now available for some with latest Apple update

iPhone Face ID with mask option now available for some with latest Apple update

The function identifies the top portion of a user’s face in order to unlock a device, making it potentially less secure which is why Apple is allowing consumers to opt-in or out to use it.

The function identifies the top portion of a user’s face in order to unlock a device, making it potentially less secure which is why Apple is allowing consumers to opt-in or out to use it.

CDC adds 15 more destinations to ‘high risk’ travel list

CDC adds 15 more destinations to ‘high risk’ travel list

According to the CDC, 15 new destinations were cited Monday as a level four — meaning “very high risk” — for Americans.

According to the CDC, 15 new destinations were cited Monday as a level four — meaning “very high risk” — for Americans.

Mother of 3 dies after being refused COVID vaccine at Kaiser, lawsuit alleges

Mother of 3 dies after being refused COVID vaccine at Kaiser, lawsuit alleges

The lawsuit alleges that Nerissa Regnier, a mother of three, died from COVID-19 after being denied the COVID-19 vaccine, despite needing it because she was immunocompromised.

The lawsuit alleges that Nerissa Regnier, a mother of three, died from COVID-19 after being denied the COVID-19 vaccine, despite needing it because she was immunocompromised.

Things families have to deal with after losing loved ones to COVID

Things families have to deal with after losing loved ones to COVID

What happens to the surviving family members after losing a loved one to COVID? We don’t often hear the turmoil that moms, dads, brothers, sisters, spouses and others face.

What happens to the surviving family members after losing a loved one to COVID? We don’t often hear the turmoil that moms, dads, brothers, sisters, spouses and others face.