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.
Civil complaint filed over nasal spray falsely advertised as COVID-19 treatment, DOJ says
The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission filed a civil enforcement action against a Utah company after it claimed its nasal spray could prevent or treat COVID-19.
The Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission filed a civil enforcement action against a Utah company after it claimed its nasal spray could prevent or treat COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccines for kids 5-11 to be ‘fully up and running’ next week, White House says
The shot still needs a final recommendation from the CDC, but White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients said Monday that “starting the week of November 8, the kids’ vaccination program will be fully up and running.”
The shot still needs a final recommendation from the CDC, but White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients said Monday that “starting the week of November 8, the kids’ vaccination program will be fully up and running.”
Ice Cube refuses COVID vaccine and walks away from $9M movie paycheck: report
Ice Cube reportedly backed out of a $9 million paycheck on a movie because he refused to get vaccinated for the coronavirus.
Ice Cube reportedly backed out of a $9 million paycheck on a movie because he refused to get vaccinated for the coronavirus.
COVID-19 global death toll surpasses 5 million in under 2 years
The COVID-19 death toll worldwide has topped 5 million people less than two years into the crisis.
The COVID-19 death toll worldwide has topped 5 million people less than two years into the crisis.