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.
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.
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
Angelenos are scrambling to get their hands on the at-home COVID-19 test kid ahead of the holiday weekend.
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.
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.
Last-minute Christmas tree shopping in Southern California
FOX 11's Christina Gonzalez was in Jurupa Valley in search of a good Christmas tree.
FOX 11's Christina Gonzalez was in Jurupa Valley in search of a good Christmas tree.
Mad dash for COVID-19 tests amid omicron concerns
As the omicron variant cases surge across Southern California, families are making a mad dash to get tested ahead of the holiday weekend.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Los Angeles County logs 3 consecutive days with more than 3,000 new COVID cases amid winter surge
Los Angeles County on Sunday reported 3,512 new cases of COVID-19, the third consecutive day with more than 3,000 new cases after months of lower totals.
Los Angeles County on Sunday reported 3,512 new cases of COVID-19, the third consecutive day with more than 3,000 new cases after months of lower totals.
Moderna: COVID booster effective against omicron in tests, will still develop new shot
Moderna said its COVID-19 booster shot appears to provide protection against the omicron variant but it will continue developing a tweaked jab.
Moderna said its COVID-19 booster shot appears to provide protection against the omicron variant but it will continue developing a tweaked jab.