Ducks, Kings affected as NHL pauses all games between U.S., Canadian teams

The National Hockey League and its players union announced Sunday that all games involving a Canadian-based team playing a U.S.- based team from Monday through the start of Thursday's holiday break will be postponed and rescheduled due to COVID-19 issues.

Taking the at-home COVID-19 test kits for the holidays
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Angelenos are scrambling to get their hands on the at-home COVID-19 test kid ahead of the holiday weekend.

Several events now canceled, postponed or going virtual due to omicron concerns

The surge in omicron variant cases are leaving organizers and fans who bought tickets to the in-person events scrambling for alternate options or refunds.

Mad dash for COVID-19 tests amid omicron concerns
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As the omicron variant cases surge across Southern California, families are making a mad dash to get tested ahead of the holiday weekend.

CDC data: Omicron now dominant COVID-19 variant in US

Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S. Federal health officials said Monday that omicron accounted for an estimated 73% of new infections last week.

244 Los Angeles city employees on unpaid leave following vaccine mandate deadline

While 244 full-time employees were placed on unpaid leave as of Friday, an additional 2,508 part-time employees were either placed on unpaid leave or not scheduled for work due to not complying with the vaccination mandate by either getting vaccinated or submitting a medical or religious exemption request.

Biogen halves price of Alzheimer's drug after criticism

The drugmaker said Monday that it will cut the wholesale acquisition cost of the drug by about 50% next month. That means the annual cost for a person of average weight will amount to $28,200.

Teacher says he was forced to resign over pain related to vaccine, lack of accommodation by LAUSD

A former Los Angeles Unified School District teacher said Monday he was forced to resign due to pain related to a COVID-19 vaccine shot and a lack of accommodation by the district.

Suicide hotline transitioning to 3-digit number: 988

People in crisis and those trying to help them will have a new three-digit phone number, 988, to reach the national suicide prevention network starting in July.

NBA postpones 5 more games as COVID-19 pummels sports world

The NBA has called off five games for Sunday, Monday and Tuesday because of coronavirus-related concerns.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren tests positive for COVID-19

The Massachusetts Democrat announced Sunday that she has contracted a breakthrough COVID-19 infection.

NFL eases COVID-19 testing protocols for asymptomatic vaccinated players

The NFL and NFLPA have agreed on a more targeted testing protocol that will only require unvaccinated players and those experiencing possible symptoms of COVID-19 to be tested.

LA County sees another spike in new COVID cases, with 3,730 reported

Los Angeles County reported 3,730 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday and 21 additional deaths associated with the virus -- the second consecutive day that saw more than 3,000 new cases after months of lower totals.

Omicron variant detected in 89 countries; WHO says cases rapidly doubling

WHO said on Saturday that omicron’s “substantial growth advantage” over the delta variant means it's likely to soon overtake delta as the dominant variant.

UCLA's basketball game against Cal Poly canceled due to COVID issues

The UCLA men's basketball game vs. Cal Poly scheduled for Wednesday at Pauley Pavilion has been canceled due to COVID-19 developments within the Bruins program, UCLA announced Saturday.

Court allows Biden's COVID-19 employer vaccine mandate to take effect

A federal appeals court panel has ruled that President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for larger private employers can take effect.