LA City Council approves changes to COVID proof-of-vaccination ordinance
The City Council on Friday tweaked the ordinance, so it will now require proof of vaccinations for only individuals who are 12 years old and over, instead of all eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, which includes people over the age of 5.
The City Council on Friday tweaked the ordinance, so it will now require proof of vaccinations for only individuals who are 12 years old and over, instead of all eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine, which includes people over the age of 5.
California issues new guidelines on who can get booster shots
California told health care providers to not turn anyone away even if they don’t meet the CDC’s criteria as long as it has been at least six months since their second Pfizer or Moderna shot or two months since their single Johnson & Johnson shot.
California told health care providers to not turn anyone away even if they don’t meet the CDC’s criteria as long as it has been at least six months since their second Pfizer or Moderna shot or two months since their single Johnson & Johnson shot.
COVID-19 hot spots in parts of US serve as warning sign for upcoming winter
The contagious delta variant is driving up COVID-19 hospitalizations in the Mountain West and fueling disruptive outbreaks in the North.
The contagious delta variant is driving up COVID-19 hospitalizations in the Mountain West and fueling disruptive outbreaks in the North.
California stimulus checks: 784,000 new payments to be sent out
More California stimulus checks are expected to go out on Friday.
More California stimulus checks are expected to go out on Friday.
California prepares for possible winter COVID-19 surge
California earlier this fall had the nation’s lowest COVID-19 case rate but is now 16th, Governor Gavin Newsom said Wednesday.
California earlier this fall had the nation’s lowest COVID-19 case rate but is now 16th, Governor Gavin Newsom said Wednesday.
Carson residents frustrated with relocation woes, health concerns following foul odor
Residents in the city of Carson are frustrated following a foul odor that has been emanating from the Dominguez Channel into the community for six weeks.
Residents in the city of Carson are frustrated following a foul odor that has been emanating from the Dominguez Channel into the community for six weeks.
LA County reports first flu death of the winter season
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first flu-related death of the 2021-22 influenza season.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first flu-related death of the 2021-22 influenza season.
COVID-19 testing site returns to Dodger Stadium
The COVID-19 testing site at Dodger Stadium reopened this week; many people fear a winter surge could be coming.
The COVID-19 testing site at Dodger Stadium reopened this week; many people fear a winter surge could be coming.
10 states challenge Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers
A coalition of 10 states has filed a lawsuit challenging a new rule by President Joe Biden's administration requiring millions of health care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
A coalition of 10 states has filed a lawsuit challenging a new rule by President Joe Biden's administration requiring millions of health care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
COVID-19 can infect inner ear, cause hearing loss in some patients, researchers find
Experts studied 10 patients with ear-related symptoms linked to COVID-19. The hearing loss ranged from mild to profound.
Experts studied 10 patients with ear-related symptoms linked to COVID-19. The hearing loss ranged from mild to profound.
Newsom pushes COVID vaccines in West LA, denies having bad reaction to shot
Gov. Gavin Newsom visited the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center Wednesday to again encourage people get vaccinated against COVID-19 - - with first, second or booster doses -- while warning that "winter is coming" and raising fears of another surge in infections.
Gov. Gavin Newsom visited the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center Wednesday to again encourage people get vaccinated against COVID-19 - - with first, second or booster doses -- while warning that "winter is coming" and raising fears of another surge in infections.
Chiropractor claims treatment helped patients get their taste, smell back after COVID-19
For one Houston-area woman, month-after-month led to a year without taste. The last thing she expected was to get help at a chiropractor's office.
For one Houston-area woman, month-after-month led to a year without taste. The last thing she expected was to get help at a chiropractor's office.
Cell process may explain why coronavirus variants are more infectious, NIH study shows
NIH scientists believe they have discovered why the coronavirus alpha and delta variants have an easier time infecting host cells and hope the discovery will lead to more effective treatment.
NIH scientists believe they have discovered why the coronavirus alpha and delta variants have an easier time infecting host cells and hope the discovery will lead to more effective treatment.
Matthew McConaughey says he is against mandating COVID-19 vaccines for children
Matthew McConaughey says he, his wife, and his 90-year-old mother have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. But the actor said as of "right now," he is not getting his three children vaccinated. "I couldn't mandate having to vaccinate the younger kids," he said. "I still want to find out more information."
Matthew McConaughey says he, his wife, and his 90-year-old mother have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. But the actor said as of "right now," he is not getting his three children vaccinated. "I couldn't mandate having to vaccinate the younger kids," he said. "I still want to find out more information."
About 900,000 kids got COVID-19 vaccine in first week, White House says
The White House says roughly 900,000 kids aged 5-11 will have received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in just their first week of eligibility.
The White House says roughly 900,000 kids aged 5-11 will have received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in just their first week of eligibility.
COVID cases rising in certain areas of California
The rise isn't surprising and a few factors are at work.
The rise isn't surprising and a few factors are at work.
Unemployment claims drop to 267,000, a new pandemic low
Jobless claims fell by 4,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
Jobless claims fell by 4,000 last week, the Labor Department reported Wednesday.
Big rent hikes on tap across Southern California, USC report suggests
Rents will increase by $252 over the current level in Los Angeles County, $410 in Orange County, according to the report.
Rents will increase by $252 over the current level in Los Angeles County, $410 in Orange County, according to the report.
LAPD officers allegedly took part in vaccine mandate protest while in uniform
LAPD officers were allegedly spotted at the downtown Los Angeles protest while in uniform.
LAPD officers were allegedly spotted at the downtown Los Angeles protest while in uniform.
Big rent hikes on tap across Southern California, USC report suggests
Rents will increase by $252 over the current level in Los Angeles County, $410 in Orange County, according to the report.
Rents will increase by $252 over the current level in Los Angeles County, $410 in Orange County, according to the report.



















