Minnesota teen jumps out of McDonald’s drive-thru window to save choking customer
Sydney Raley didn’t think twice about jumping through a McDonald’s drive-through window to render first-aid to a choking customer.
Sydney Raley didn’t think twice about jumping through a McDonald’s drive-through window to render first-aid to a choking customer.
COVID-19 at-home test kit purchases capped at CVS, other stores
Customers seeking at-home COVID-19 test kits from CVS stores will be limited to no more than six, according to a company spokesperson.
Customers seeking at-home COVID-19 test kits from CVS stores will be limited to no more than six, according to a company spokesperson.
California to distribute millions of take-home COVID tests to K-12 students
Students across California will receive one or two take-home COVID-19 testing kits from the state as part of an effort to ensure they are virus-free when they return to classes after the winter holidays, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday.
Students across California will receive one or two take-home COVID-19 testing kits from the state as part of an effort to ensure they are virus-free when they return to classes after the winter holidays, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday.
McDonald’s rolls out exercise bikes for dine-in customers in China
Two restaurants in China are testing out a new experience where customers can dine, exercise and charge their electronic devices all at once.
Two restaurants in China are testing out a new experience where customers can dine, exercise and charge their electronic devices all at once.
California will require healthcare workers to get COVID booster shot
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday announced that healthcare workers across the state will be required to get their booster shot.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday announced that healthcare workers across the state will be required to get their booster shot.
Music Center to require COVID booster starting in January
The Music Center expanded its vaccination policy Wednesday to include COVID-19 boosters. Starting Jan. 17, all guests will have to show proof of a booster shot.
The Music Center expanded its vaccination policy Wednesday to include COVID-19 boosters. Starting Jan. 17, all guests will have to show proof of a booster shot.
CSU mandates COVID booster for all students, staff and faculty on all 23 campuses
The California State University announced Wednesday that on-campus students staff and faculty will be required to get a COVID-19 booster shot. The announcement comes less than one day after the UC system announced a similar mandate.
The California State University announced Wednesday that on-campus students staff and faculty will be required to get a COVID-19 booster shot. The announcement comes less than one day after the UC system announced a similar mandate.
Pfizer pill approved in US as 1st home COVID-19 treatment
Pfizer’s pill, called Paxlovid, is the first COVID-19 treatment that Americans can pick up at a pharmacy and take at home.
Pfizer’s pill, called Paxlovid, is the first COVID-19 treatment that Americans can pick up at a pharmacy and take at home.
FDA approves first injectable HIV prevention drug, providing option to a daily pill
The injectable prevention drug is an alternative to taking a daily pill to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted HIV.
The injectable prevention drug is an alternative to taking a daily pill to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted HIV.
LAX holding pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic for holiday travelers
People traveling during the holiday season can get free COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots at LAX on two consecutive Wednesdays -- Wednesday, Dec. 22 and Dec. 29.
People traveling during the holiday season can get free COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots at LAX on two consecutive Wednesdays -- Wednesday, Dec. 22 and Dec. 29.
UCLA, UCI to shift to remote learning in January; COVID boosters mandated
UCLA and UC Irvine are among the University of California campuses that will revert to remote classes for the first two weeks of the winter term in January in response to surging COVID-19 cases, the universities announced Tuesday.
UCLA and UC Irvine are among the University of California campuses that will revert to remote classes for the first two weeks of the winter term in January in response to surging COVID-19 cases, the universities announced Tuesday.
Judge: LA city can dock firefighters pay
Los Angeles firefighters were fighting to be paid as they fight the city's vaccine mandate. On Tuesday, a judge denied their request.
Los Angeles firefighters were fighting to be paid as they fight the city's vaccine mandate. On Tuesday, a judge denied their request.
Judge: LA city can dock firefighters pay
A judge denied a preliminary injunction led by a group of Los Angeles firefighters who sued the city, asking to be paid pending due process hearings before possible termination for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
A judge denied a preliminary injunction led by a group of Los Angeles firefighters who sued the city, asking to be paid pending due process hearings before possible termination for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Mayor Garcetti urges booster shot, frequent testing as UC schools issues new mandate for booster
Mayor Garcetti is urging residents to get the booster shot and to undergo frequent testing to ensure they're safe from COVID-19 as the omicron variant spreads.
Mayor Garcetti is urging residents to get the booster shot and to undergo frequent testing to ensure they're safe from COVID-19 as the omicron variant spreads.
Rapid COVID-19 home tests could bring reassurance for 2021 holidays, experts say
At-home rapid COVID-19 tests could help make a family’s holiday gathering safer when combined with vaccination and boosters, experts say.
At-home rapid COVID-19 tests could help make a family’s holiday gathering safer when combined with vaccination and boosters, experts say.
UC schools mandate COVID-19 boosters, consider remote learning when classes return in January
Students at all 10 UC campuses will be required to get a COVID-19 booster. UC President Dr. Michael Drake also asked school chancellors to develop a plan for return to campus in January.
Students at all 10 UC campuses will be required to get a COVID-19 booster. UC President Dr. Michael Drake also asked school chancellors to develop a plan for return to campus in January.
Biden: 500M free at-home COVID-19 tests, more hospital aid to fight omicron
President Joe Biden pledged 500 million free at-home COVID-19 tests that Americans can have shipped to them as the world races the omicron variant.
President Joe Biden pledged 500 million free at-home COVID-19 tests that Americans can have shipped to them as the world races the omicron variant.
SpaceX COVID-19 outbreak reported with 132 confirmed cases
At least 132 employees at the SpaceX Corporate Headquarters facility in Hawthorne have tested positive for COVID-19.
At least 132 employees at the SpaceX Corporate Headquarters facility in Hawthorne have tested positive for COVID-19.
US population shows slowest growth rate ever over first year of pandemic
Data from the U.S. Census Bureau released Tuesday showed the country's population grew at its lowest rate ever. This past year was the first time since 1937 that the nation's population grew by less than 1 million people.
Data from the U.S. Census Bureau released Tuesday showed the country's population grew at its lowest rate ever. This past year was the first time since 1937 that the nation's population grew by less than 1 million people.
California more prepared for latest surge of new virus cases
California has fared far better than many other states so far, with areas in the Midwest and Northeast seeing the biggest surge in cases and hospitalizations amid frigid temperatures that have kept people indoors.
California has fared far better than many other states so far, with areas in the Midwest and Northeast seeing the biggest surge in cases and hospitalizations amid frigid temperatures that have kept people indoors.