LA County COVID hospitalizations top 4,000

More than 4,100 people are currently in LA County hospitals with COVID-19, the highest number since February 2021.

LA city attorney warns of price gouging COVID test kits amid omicron surge

Amid reports of extremely expensive at-home COVID- 9 test kits being sold in Los Angeles, City Attorney Mike Feuer reminded the public to beware of price gouging and report the crime.

'Hamilton' at Pantages Theatre to resume Feb. 9

After cancellations prompted by COVID-19 infections within the production, the hit musical "Hamilton" will resume performances Feb. 9 at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre, but the show's troubled run will end March 20.

Supreme Court blocks COVID-19 vaccine mandate for US businesses

The Supreme Court has stopped the Biden administration from enforcing a requirement that employees at large businesses be vaccinated against COVID-19 or undergo weekly testing and wear a mask on the job.

Fauci: Omicron may infect 'just about everybody' but vaccinated will still fare better

Dr. Anthony Fauci said the omicron variant will likely infect most Americans, but the risk of severe illness is “very, very low” among those vaccinated and boosted.

California stimulus checks: Final round being distributed

The final round of the Golden State Stimulus II payments is being mailed out to qualifying California residents. Families that met the eligibility requirements receive $600 plus $500 for dependents.

Nurses protest California ruling allowing COVID-positive nurses to work

Nurses at seven Southern California hospitals are protesting Thursday demanding safer working conditions, and speaking out against guidance from the state that would allow COVID-positive employees to return to work immediately if they're asymptomatic.

Biden to send COVID-19 medical teams to 6 states struggling with omicron surge

President Joe Biden is set to announce that additional military medical teams will be deployed to six states struggling with COVID-19 infections.

US Army offering $50K bonuses to recruits amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.

Gavin Newsom visits testing site in Paramount
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Governor Gavin Newsom was in Paramount Wednesday as he checks out COVID-19 test sites across California.

Attendance down across LAUSD to start 2022
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Students and teachers are seeing a high volume of empty seats in the classroom even though winter break is behind them.

CDC director on face-covering guidance: ‘Any mask is better than no mask’

The CDC is still mulling over whether to recommend higher quality face masks amid the recent surge in COVID-19 cases from the highly contagious omicron variant.

How to find at-home COVID-19 tests: Websites track availability as demand surges

At-home COVID tests are this year’s hottest item, and websites that normally keep track of everything from the elusive PS5 to children’s toys are now helping people find the test kits amidst a surge in demand.

Gov. Newsom promises to expand COVID-19 testing amid omicron surge

Newsom’s main goal is to continue the expansion of COVID testing. There are currently 50 mobile testing sites in California, the state plans to expand that number to 80.