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.
Oxford scientist behind COVID-19 vaccine says next pandemic may be worse
Professor Sarah Gilbert, one of the scientists behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, is warning that more money needs to be devoted to research and preparations.
Professor Sarah Gilbert, one of the scientists behind the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, is warning that more money needs to be devoted to research and preparations.
Omicron variant may be less dangerous than delta, US health officials say
“Thus far, it does not look like there’s a great degree of severity to it,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
“Thus far, it does not look like there’s a great degree of severity to it,” Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
Cruise ship with COVID-19 outbreak docks in New Orleans
Norwegian Cruise Line issued a statement that confirmed a “handful of COVID-19 cases among guests and crew.” The company said all of the identified cases involved people without symptoms of the illness.
Norwegian Cruise Line issued a statement that confirmed a “handful of COVID-19 cases among guests and crew.” The company said all of the identified cases involved people without symptoms of the illness.
5 in California contract omicron linked to Wisconsin wedding
At least five people in Northern California have contracted the omicron variant of the coronavirus, and the outbreak is linked to a wedding in Wisconsin last month, public health officials said Friday.
At least five people in Northern California have contracted the omicron variant of the coronavirus, and the outbreak is linked to a wedding in Wisconsin last month, public health officials said Friday.
California parents knowingly sent child to school with COVID
Northern California parents knowingly sent their COVID-19 positive child and a sibling to school last month in violation of isolation and quarantine rules, causing a coronavirus outbreak in an elementary school, officials said Saturday.
Northern California parents knowingly sent their COVID-19 positive child and a sibling to school last month in violation of isolation and quarantine rules, causing a coronavirus outbreak in an elementary school, officials said Saturday.
The Issue Is: Dr. Mark Ghaly, Bob Shrum, Mike Murphy, Marty Walsh, Hilda Solis
Dr. Mark Ghaly joins the Issue Is to discuss the Omicron variant and addresses potential for future lockdowns.
Dr. Mark Ghaly joins the Issue Is to discuss the Omicron variant and addresses potential for future lockdowns.
Violations issued to LA County and companies over foul odor in Carson area
Thousands of residents from Carson, West Carson and portions of Gardena, Torrance, Redondo Beach, Wilmington and Long Beach have reported the noxious rotting-egg-like smell. Many have complained of headaches, burning eyes, nausea and other discomfort.
Thousands of residents from Carson, West Carson and portions of Gardena, Torrance, Redondo Beach, Wilmington and Long Beach have reported the noxious rotting-egg-like smell. Many have complained of headaches, burning eyes, nausea and other discomfort.
Omicron variant: Pfizer running ‘neutralization tests’ with its COVID-19 vaccine
Companies Pfizer and BioNTech are currently running tests in response to the rapidly spreading omicron variant with data likely available in the coming weeks.
Companies Pfizer and BioNTech are currently running tests in response to the rapidly spreading omicron variant with data likely available in the coming weeks.
Lawsuit: Teacher died of COVID-19 after being forced to return work despite underlying conditions
Magdalena Carrasco expressed concerns over the risks of returning to the classroom given her diabetes. The mother of two died in 2020 and taught children aged 3-5.
Magdalena Carrasco expressed concerns over the risks of returning to the classroom given her diabetes. The mother of two died in 2020 and taught children aged 3-5.
Omicron variant: South Africa may offer glimpse into the future
The new omicron variant appears to be driving a dramatic surge in South Africa, providing the world a glimpse of where the pandemic might be headed.
The new omicron variant appears to be driving a dramatic surge in South Africa, providing the world a glimpse of where the pandemic might be headed.
Long-term COVID-19 smell, taste loss could impact millions, researchers say
As COVID-19 continues to spread, researchers say a significant number of people worldwide may face a long-term or even permanent loss of smell and taste as more become infected.
As COVID-19 continues to spread, researchers say a significant number of people worldwide may face a long-term or even permanent loss of smell and taste as more become infected.
FDA expands emergency use of 2 COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatments to infants
Monoclonal antibodies are proteins made in a lab which copy the human immune system’s ability to fight off harmful pathogens such as the novel coronavirus, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Monoclonal antibodies are proteins made in a lab which copy the human immune system’s ability to fight off harmful pathogens such as the novel coronavirus, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.