Man stabbed during COVID-19 vaccine protest outside LA City Hall, several others assaulted
Several people gathered in front of LA City Hall to protest the contentious issue of mandatory vaccinations against the coronavirus.
Los Angeles County begins offering 3rd dose of COVID vaccine to those with weakened immune systems
With the newly provided blessing of the federal government, Los Angeles County health officials began offering third doses of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines Saturday for people with severely compromised immune systems.
Boy dies from brain-eating amoeba in California
A child infected with an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba while swimming in a Northern California lake died in a hospital, his family confirmed Friday.
Southwest Airlines flight attendant dies of COVID-19
A fully vaccinated Southwest Airlines employee passed away this week after a battle with COVID-19.
COVID hospitalizations up 366% over past month in LA County as virus surges
With the bulk of new COVID-19 infections occurring among the unvaccinated, the pace of Los Angeles County residents being hospitalized due to the virus has begun rising at an equivalent rate of new cases.
COVID-19 hospitalizations up 366% in 1 month in Los Angeles County
With the bulk of new COVID-19 infections occurring among the unvaccinated, the pace of Los Angeles County residents being hospitalized due to the virus has begun rising at an equivalent rate of new cases, while the rate of people dying is also creeping higher.
Kaiser Permanente setting up tents in parking lots due to increase in hospitalizations
The tents will serve as a triage center as well as a testing site.
LAUSD employees required to be fully vaccinated by Oct. 15
LAUSD employees have until October 15 to be fully vaccinated.
Leptospirosis, rare dog disease on the rise in LA County
Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease associated with the waste from rats.
Parents allegedly sent COVID-19 positive child to school, exposing 80 other kids
The Nevada school district alleged that the parents knowingly sent their child to school just two days after they had tested positive for COVID-19, exposing 80 others to infection, according to a school district spokesperson.
German nurse allegedly injects saline into thousands of patients instead of COVID-19 vaccine
The alleged injections took place between March and April and s believed to have impacted over 10,000 people, according to a district counselor’s Facebook page.
Federal judge leaves CDC evictions moratorium in place
A federal judge refused landlords’ request to put the Biden administration’s new eviction moratorium on hold, though she ruled that the freeze is illegal.
Study: Moderna COVID-19 vaccine protects against delta variant up to 6 months
A recently published study found that Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine provides enough protection against the coronavirus and the more contagious delta variant for up to six months.
'Don't put your family through the pain': Councilman who lost brother to COVID-19 urges vaccination
He and his family were hesitant to get the vaccine. Then, his brother caught COVID-19 and passed away just three weeks ago. Now, Baldwin Park City Councilmember Daniel Damian is spreading the word about what he now sees, as a tragic mistake.
Marburg virus: Guinea reports first-ever case of deadly disease, WHO says
The Marburg virus has a case fatality rate between 23-90%, according to the CDC.
LAUSD mandates COVID-19 vaccine for all teachers, staff by Oct. 15
All Los Angeles Unified School District employees will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 15. The district previously was mandating only weekly testing for all students and staffers, regardless of vaccination status.
Man who was hesitant to get vaccinated encourages others to do so after losing brother to COVID-19
Baldwin Park City Councilmember Daniel Damian is encouraging others to get vaccinated after losing his brother to COVID-19.
Protest sparks after Tustin middle schooler not allowed in classroom for being maskless
The boy's mother says he has a medical condition preventing him from wearing a mask.
Britney Spears conservatorship: Jamie Spears 'willing' to step down as singer's conservator
Britney Spears' father says he is ‘willing to step down’ from his role as conservator of the singer's estate.
Coachella, Stagecoach to require proof of vaccination for festivalgoers
According to AEG Presents, the company that runs Coachella and Stagecoach, all festivalgoers must show they are fully vaccinated.