LA County confirms two more cases of COVID omicron variant, including local transmission
The LA County Department of Public Health confirmed two more cases of the COVID-19 omicron variant Friday. One case was from a traveler to Africa, the other a case of local transmission.
The LA County Department of Public Health confirmed two more cases of the COVID-19 omicron variant Friday. One case was from a traveler to Africa, the other a case of local transmission.
LAUSD may delay COVID vaccine mandate enforcement until Fall 2022
The district's mandate currently requires all students 12 and up to receive their second COVID vaccine dose by Dec. 19. The board will meet next week to decide whether to delay enforcement of the mandate to next Fall.
The district's mandate currently requires all students 12 and up to receive their second COVID vaccine dose by Dec. 19. The board will meet next week to decide whether to delay enforcement of the mandate to next Fall.
Second former UCLA gynecologist accused of sexually abusing a student
A second UCLA gynecologist has been accused of sexually abusing a student, according to a recent lawsuit filing. Dr. Edward Wiesmeier was the assistant vice chancellor for UCLA Student Health from 1981 until 2006.
A second UCLA gynecologist has been accused of sexually abusing a student, according to a recent lawsuit filing. Dr. Edward Wiesmeier was the assistant vice chancellor for UCLA Student Health from 1981 until 2006.
US consumer inflation rate up 6.8% in past year, highest since 1982
Prices for U.S. consumers jumped 6.8% in November compared with a year earlier, the highest annual inflation rate in 39 years.
Prices for U.S. consumers jumped 6.8% in November compared with a year earlier, the highest annual inflation rate in 39 years.
WHO warns omicron variant fears may set off hoarding of COVID-19 vaccines
The World Health Organization has expressed concerns that rich countries spooked by the emergence of the omicron variant could step up hoarding of COVID-19 vaccines.
The World Health Organization has expressed concerns that rich countries spooked by the emergence of the omicron variant could step up hoarding of COVID-19 vaccines.
Pfizer COVID booster: FDA expands extra dose to people as young as age 16
The Food and Drug Administration has given emergency authorization for 16- and 17-year-olds to get a third dose of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech -- if it's been six months since their last shot.
The Food and Drug Administration has given emergency authorization for 16- and 17-year-olds to get a third dose of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech -- if it's been six months since their last shot.
US jobless claims hit lowest level in 52 years amid seasonal volatility
U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 184,000 last week, the lowest since September 1969 — offering more evidence that the job market is recovering.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped to 184,000 last week, the lowest since September 1969 — offering more evidence that the job market is recovering.
New Zealand plans to implement lifetime ban on cigarettes for youth
New Zealand plans to end tobacco smoking by implementing a lifetime ban for those aged 14 or younger. The minimum age to buy cigarettes would keep rising year after year.
New Zealand plans to end tobacco smoking by implementing a lifetime ban for those aged 14 or younger. The minimum age to buy cigarettes would keep rising year after year.
LA County confirms locally acquired case of omicron COVID-19 variant
Los Angeles County reported its fourth case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 Wednesday, saying the case is possibly the result of local transmission, unlike the previous infections that are believed to been travel-related.
Los Angeles County reported its fourth case of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 Wednesday, saying the case is possibly the result of local transmission, unlike the previous infections that are believed to been travel-related.
LA County health officials urge kids get COVID vaccine before holidays
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said Wednesday that children should get vaccinated against COVID-19 before the holidays, since teenagers are nine times more likely to be infected.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said Wednesday that children should get vaccinated against COVID-19 before the holidays, since teenagers are nine times more likely to be infected.
Better.com CEO Vishal Garg apologizes for firing 900 employees over Zoom
Vishal Garg, the CEO of Better.com, apologized for failing to show “the appropriate amount of respect and appreciation” for employees reportedly laid off via Zoom.
Vishal Garg, the CEO of Better.com, apologized for failing to show “the appropriate amount of respect and appreciation” for employees reportedly laid off via Zoom.
Father cites religious grounds in objecting to LAUSD student vaccine mandate
The father of a freshman student at Granada Hills Charter has brought a legal action against the school, the Los Angeles Unified School District and Interim Superintendent Megan Reilly on behalf of his daughter, alleging the district's COVID-19 vaccine mandate discriminates against the girl on religious grounds.
The father of a freshman student at Granada Hills Charter has brought a legal action against the school, the Los Angeles Unified School District and Interim Superintendent Megan Reilly on behalf of his daughter, alleging the district's COVID-19 vaccine mandate discriminates against the girl on religious grounds.
LAUSD fires hundreds of unvaccinated employees
Nearly 500 Los Angeles Unified School District employees have been fired after they refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Nearly 500 Los Angeles Unified School District employees have been fired after they refused to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Pfizer: COVID-19 booster offers protection against omicron in early study
Pfizer said its COVID-19 booster dose may protect against the new omicron variant, but the initial two doses appear significantly less effective.
Pfizer said its COVID-19 booster dose may protect against the new omicron variant, but the initial two doses appear significantly less effective.
Jack in the Box to buy Del Taco for $575M
An extra-large combo between two California fast-food giants is in the works with Jack in the Box looking to buy Del Taco.
An extra-large combo between two California fast-food giants is in the works with Jack in the Box looking to buy Del Taco.
LAFD: 113 firefighters off-duty without pay due to LA's vaccine mandate
A total of 113 Los Angeles city firefighters have been removed from duty without pay for failing to meet the city's COVID-19 vaccination mandate for municipal employees, the department announced Monday.
A total of 113 Los Angeles city firefighters have been removed from duty without pay for failing to meet the city's COVID-19 vaccination mandate for municipal employees, the department announced Monday.
More California stimulus payments mailed out Monday
Some 800,000 stimulus checks were being mailed Monday to qualifying California residents. Here's how to find out if you qualify.
Some 800,000 stimulus checks were being mailed Monday to qualifying California residents. Here's how to find out if you qualify.
Los Angeles County confirms second omicron case
Los Angeles County has confirmed its second case of the omicron variant of COVID-19. The new patient is a college student who traveled to the East Coast over Thanksgiving. The person is fully vaccinated, had only mild symptoms and is in isolation.
Los Angeles County has confirmed its second case of the omicron variant of COVID-19. The new patient is a college student who traveled to the East Coast over Thanksgiving. The person is fully vaccinated, had only mild symptoms and is in isolation.
Omicron variant brings new restrictions for air travelers to the US
The U.S. State Department has issued new travel requirements for any air travelers coming to the country. Now anyone two or older will have to show proof of a negative COVID test within one day of their flight.
The U.S. State Department has issued new travel requirements for any air travelers coming to the country. Now anyone two or older will have to show proof of a negative COVID test within one day of their flight.
California lags behind U.S. getting people back to work
California continues its nagging, lagging tussle with getting the workforce back to work.
California continues its nagging, lagging tussle with getting the workforce back to work.