Target to require masks for workers in areas with ‘substantial’ COVID-19 transmission
Target will once again require employees in some areas to wear face coverings as COVID-19 cases soar across the United States.
Orange County's COVID-19 hospitalizations rise to levels not seen since March
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 in Orange County have reached levels not seen since March and officials are reporting nearly 2,000 new infections Monday and from the weekend.
California records more than 33,000 new COVID-19 cases from over the weekend
COVID-19 SPIKE: According to state health officials, there were more than 33,000 reported new COVID-19 cases in California between Friday and Sunday.
White House says CDC can’t stop evictions ban, calls on states to act
The eviction moratorium expired at midnight Saturday. The White House said the CDC was “unable to find the legal authority” to extend it and called on states to act.
California spent $200M on alternative hospitals that ultimately provided little help during pandemic
California spent nearly $200 million to set up, operate and staff alternate care sites that ultimately provided little help when the state's worst coronavirus surge spiraled out of control last winter, forcing exhausted hospital workers to treat patients in tents and cafeterias.
LIST: Several LA area bars, restaurants requiring proof of vaccination or negative COVID test
As COVID-19 cases continue to increase across Southern California and much of the nation, several bars and restaurants are now requiring patrons to show proof of their vaccinations or provide a negative COVID test.
Kathy Griffin has stage one lung cancer
Comedian Kathy Griffin says she's never smoked and that she must have half of her left lung removed now after a cancer diagnosis.
COVID-19 hospitalizations increase again in LA County
Los Angeles County reported 3,045 new cases of COVID-19 and five additional deaths Sunday, with officials noting that those numbers may reflect delays in weekend reporting.
History of vaccine mandates in the United States
As COVID-19 vaccination rates have stalled in the U.S. and talk of mandates spreads, here’s a look back at the history of vaccine mandates in the country and how the Supreme Court has routinely defended states’ rights to enforce them.
As delta variant surges, Fauci warns more 'pain and suffering' ahead
The nation’s top infectious disease expert is warning that more “pain and suffering” is ahead as COVID-19 cases climb again and officials plead with unvaccinated Americans to get inoculated.
Expiration of eviction moratorium thrusts US into housing crisis
Millions of Americans are at risk of losing their homes now that the federal eviction moratorium has expired.
Tenants prepare for unknown as eviction moratorium ends
Tenants saddled with months of back rent are facing the end of the federal eviction moratorium on July 31, a move that could lead to millions being forced from their homes.
CDC: Florida breaks record with more than 21,000 new COVID cases
Federal health officials say Florida has reported 21,683 new cases of COVID-19, the state's highest one-day total since the start of the pandemic.
Beverly Hills store opening marks a fashion rebound in pandemic times
A fashion store opening in Beverly Hills kicked off a much-needed celebration in these pandemic times.
The Abbey in WeHo requiring proof of vaccine or negative COVID test
The Abbey Food & Bar in West Hollywood is now requiring patrons to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within the last 48 hours for entry.
City Council President pushing for Los Angeles' largest employer to have full vaccine mandate
Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez is not mincing words when it comes to her frustration with people not getting the coronavirus vaccine.
LA City Council President says she'd like to see a vaccine mandate for all city employees
Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez said she would like to see a vaccine mandate in place for all Los Angeles city employees.
New study shows significant learning loss in elementary school kids
With remote learning and hybrid schedules, it’s been more than a year of upheaval for many of our nation’s young students.
The Abbey in WeHo requiring proof of vaccine or negative COVID test after employees punched by customers
"Since the pandemic began, our staff has been repeatedly screamed at, spit on, slapped and punched by angry customers for enforcing safety protocols. If you have a problem with our policy, please just go somewhere else, like to the nearest vaccination site."
In virus hotspot, California deputy exemplifies COVID vaccine hesitancy
Vaccine hesitancy is a big factor in rural Lake County where only 52 percent of eligible residents have opted for the shot. That includes a sheriff's deputy, who contracted COVID himself.