Child obesity increased during COVID-19 pandemic: study
A new study found the prevalence of obesity between the ages of 5 and 11 jumped by about 9.5% during the pandemic.
Anti-vaccine protest held in Santa Monica
Santa Monica police will be out in force this weekend ahead of a rally planned at the city's famous pier by people objecting to COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Bills' Isaiah McKenzie gets vaccinated days after NFL fines him almost $15K for violating mask policy
Buffalo Bills' Isaiah McKenzie was fined $14,6500 for violating the league’s mask policy while in a team facility.
30-year-old who led anti-mask efforts in Texas community dies of COVID-19
A man who led efforts in his community against wearing masks and other preventative measures during the pandemic has died from COVID-19, one month after being admitted to the emergency room.
2 men die in Japan after receiving doses of suspended Moderna vaccines
Two men died after each was administered a dose of Moderna Inc.'s COVID-19 vaccine that was among lots later suspended from use following the discovery of contaminants.
The Issue Is: Tomi Lahren versus Ethan Bearman
Tomi Lahren and Ethan Bearman debate over the Afghanistan crisis, the California recall election and vaccine mandates.
The Issue Is: Tomi Lahren and Ethan Bearman
Tomi Lahren and Ethan Bearman debate over the Afghanistan crisis, the California recall election and vaccine mandates.
Governor’s school mask-mandate ban illegal and unsupported, judge rules
A Florida judge ruled Governor Ron DeSantis's executive order banning mask mandates in schools was unconstitutional, while also rejecting many of the anti-mask claims DeSantis made when issuing the ban back in July.
4-year-old Riverside child dies from COVID-19
A 4-year-old child died after contracting COVID-19; becoming the youngest person in Riverside County to die from the virus.
Half of US kids between 12 and 17 have received COVID-19 vaccine
The White House called it a “major milestone” Friday in its continuous effort to vaccinate adolescents.
NBA vaccine mandate: All personnel interacting with players, referees required to be vaccinated
The NBA sent a memo to its clubs Friday informing them all team personnel who will be near players and referees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 this season.
Rev. Jesse Jackson moved to rehab facility, wife moved to ICU following COVID-19 diagnosis
Rev. Jesse Jackson has been moved to a rehab facility, and his wife, Jacqueline Jackson, has been moved to the ICU following their recent COVID-19 diagnosis, their family announced Friday.
LAUSD confirms COVID-19 outbreak at Grant Elementary School in Hollywood
According to LAUSD, there are 11 confirmed positive cases among students and staff at Grant Elementary School, although only seven were the result of "school-based transmission."
Los Angeles rental assistance: Residents can apply beginning Sept. 1
California has committed $5.2 billion in rental relief funds for California residents. According to the Housing + Community Investment Department, the projected need for rental assistance in Los Angeles is about $950 million.
Orange County's monthly COVID-19 deaths showing upward trend
Vaccinations have steeply driven down the death toll each month since records were set in December and January, but it now appears they are trending back up due to the Delta variant.
‘He always followed her’: Polk husband dies a few days after wife’s death; both tested positive for COVID-19
A Polk County husband and wife who were battling COVID-19 for weeks passed away just a few days apart. Both had underlying health conditions and were unvaccinated. "I have such loving and beautiful angels looking over me now," their daughter said.
COVID-19 vaccine efficacy wanes under delta variant, study shows
While the COVID-19 vaccines showed to be effective against the delta variant, their protection decreased over time, weakening significantly within three months.
Japan stops use of 1.63M Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses due to contamination
Japan is suspending use of about 1.63 million doses of Moderna vaccine after contamination was found in some unused vials.
California stimulus check: Next round of payments to go out sooner than expected
The next round of California stimulus payments are going out sooner than expected. If you qualify, you will receive payments ranging from $500 to $1,100 by either direct deposit or paper check in two-week increments. Here's when payments are expected and who qualifies.
Apple Watch saves Arizona woman’s life: ‘Call your doctor immediately’
“I’m glad I reacted so quickly because it was life-threatening,” Arizona resident Yolie De Leon revealed.