Biden: US will have Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines ‘for every single child’ by next week
President Joe Biden pleaded with parents of young children to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after the CDC approved the shots for 5- to 11-year-olds.
President Joe Biden pleaded with parents of young children to get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine after the CDC approved the shots for 5- to 11-year-olds.
Gas prices stable 'for the time being,' shouldn't move much higher, expert says
The national average for gas prices is sitting at about $3.39 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data.
The national average for gas prices is sitting at about $3.39 per gallon, according to GasBuddy data.
LA Unified parents react to vaccinating younger students
A recent Kaiser Family Foundation poll found only a third of parents of 5 to 11-year-olds say they will vaccinate their child “right away” when the vaccine becomes available for that age group.
A recent Kaiser Family Foundation poll found only a third of parents of 5 to 11-year-olds say they will vaccinate their child “right away” when the vaccine becomes available for that age group.
What to know about Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11
Late Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave the final OK for youngsters age 5 to 11 to get kid-size doses of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.
Late Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave the final OK for youngsters age 5 to 11 to get kid-size doses of the vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech.
LA Mayor Eric Garcetti tests positive for COVID-19
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti has tested positive for COVID-19, his office announced.
Kids’ COVID-19 vaccine: Pharmacies now taking appointments for ages 5 to 11
After getting the green light from the CDC late Tuesday, Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is now available for kids 5 to 11 years old. Here’s where parents can start making appointments.
After getting the green light from the CDC late Tuesday, Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine is now available for kids 5 to 11 years old. Here’s where parents can start making appointments.
LAUSD to offer, but not require, vaccine for students ages 5-11
LAUSD said it will offer – but not require – the coronavirus vaccine for students ages 5 to 11.
LAUSD said it will offer – but not require – the coronavirus vaccine for students ages 5 to 11.
CDC approves Pfizer?s COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11
The CDC gave Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine the green light to give kids between the ages of 5 and 11 the jab.
The CDC gave Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine the green light to give kids between the ages of 5 and 11 the jab.
Los Angeles County lays out requirements for lifting COVID-19 mask mandate
Los Angeles County's health director presented a set of criteria being monitored for a possible lifting of mask-wearing mandates.
Los Angeles County's health director presented a set of criteria being monitored for a possible lifting of mask-wearing mandates.
CDC approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids 5 to 11
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky gave final approval Tuesday evening after an advisory panel just hours earlier unanimously recommended kids aged 5-11 should get the shot.
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky gave final approval Tuesday evening after an advisory panel just hours earlier unanimously recommended kids aged 5-11 should get the shot.
Sheriff Villanueva warns vaccine mandate may threaten LA County's public safety
Sheriff Alex Villanueva doubled down on his stance against Los Angeles County's vaccine mandate.
Sheriff Alex Villanueva doubled down on his stance against Los Angeles County's vaccine mandate.
Villanueva claims more than 4,000 LASD employees face termination over vaccine mandate
Sheriff Alex Villanueva continued Tuesday to assail Los Angeles County's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, claiming more than 4,000 sheriff's department employees are facing possible termination, the vast majority of them sworn deputies.
Sheriff Alex Villanueva continued Tuesday to assail Los Angeles County's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, claiming more than 4,000 sheriff's department employees are facing possible termination, the vast majority of them sworn deputies.
Los Angeles County lays out requirements for lifting COVID-19 mask mandate
Dr. Barbara Ferrer said the Department of Public Health has developed a list of key metrics the county must meet before the mask mandate can be lifted for large outdoor events and in indoor settings with less than 1,000 people.
Dr. Barbara Ferrer said the Department of Public Health has developed a list of key metrics the county must meet before the mask mandate can be lifted for large outdoor events and in indoor settings with less than 1,000 people.
FDA issues warning after spike in eye injuries from alcohol-based hand sanitizers
The FDA said between January 1, 2018, and April 30, 2021, it has identified “3,642 cases of side effects resulting from eye exposure to these hand sanitizers,” likely due to the increase in use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The FDA said between January 1, 2018, and April 30, 2021, it has identified “3,642 cases of side effects resulting from eye exposure to these hand sanitizers,” likely due to the increase in use during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Villanueva warns of 'mass exodus' of LASD deputies due to county's vaccine mandate
Sheriff Alex Villanueva is once again sounding the alarm on Los Angeles County's vaccine mandate for county employees, saying that it has caused a "mass exodus" within his department resulting in an "imminent threat to public safety."
Sheriff Alex Villanueva is once again sounding the alarm on Los Angeles County's vaccine mandate for county employees, saying that it has caused a "mass exodus" within his department resulting in an "imminent threat to public safety."
Pomona Unified School District to bring back campus police following 'defunding' movement
Pomona Unified School District's officials voted to bring back police officers on school grounds.
Pomona Unified School District's officials voted to bring back police officers on school grounds.
West Hollywood considering to raise minimum wage
West Hollywood leaders are expected to make a vote to whether or not the city will raise the minimum wage.
West Hollywood leaders are expected to make a vote to whether or not the city will raise the minimum wage.
Indonesia becomes 1st country to greenlight Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
Biotechnology company Novavax says that Indonesia has given the world’s first emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine, which uses a different technology than current shots.
Biotechnology company Novavax says that Indonesia has given the world’s first emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine, which uses a different technology than current shots.
Red Cross announces 'I Know What You Did Last Summer'-themed giveaway for blood and platelet donors
Facing emergency blood and platelet shortages, the Red Cross has announced a series of giveaways for those who donate in November.
Facing emergency blood and platelet shortages, the Red Cross has announced a series of giveaways for those who donate in November.
‘Vax’ earns 2021 word of the year from Oxford English Dictionary
“When our lexicographers began digging into our English language corpus data it quickly became apparent that vax was a particularly striking term,” Oxford Languages said on its website.
“When our lexicographers began digging into our English language corpus data it quickly became apparent that vax was a particularly striking term,” Oxford Languages said on its website.