Health warnings issued for beaches in San Pedro, Marina del Rey due to high bacteria level in water
The health department issued an Ocean Water Use Warning for multiple SoCal beaches on Tuesday -- urging caution for people planning to swim, surf or play in ocean waters at those locations. Here are the impacted beaches.
The health department issued an Ocean Water Use Warning for multiple SoCal beaches on Tuesday -- urging caution for people planning to swim, surf or play in ocean waters at those locations. Here are the impacted beaches.
US troops must get COVID-19 vaccines ASAP, Pentagon says
Military troops must immediately begin to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a memo Wednesday, ordering service leaders to “impose ambitious timelines for implementation.”
Military troops must immediately begin to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a memo Wednesday, ordering service leaders to “impose ambitious timelines for implementation.”
Krispy Kreme sweetens deal by offering another free doughnut to vaccinated customers
Krispy Kreme announced the “Show Your Heart” promotion Wednesday, which will allow customers who show a valid COVID-19 vaccine card can receive an original glazed doughnut, as well as a heart-shaped treat.
Krispy Kreme announced the “Show Your Heart” promotion Wednesday, which will allow customers who show a valid COVID-19 vaccine card can receive an original glazed doughnut, as well as a heart-shaped treat.
J&J COVID-19 booster shot generates 'robust' antibody response, company says
Johnson & Johnson said new data support a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine eight months after inoculation, showing a 9-fold antibody level increase.
Johnson & Johnson said new data support a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine eight months after inoculation, showing a 9-fold antibody level increase.
Family of prison officer who died of the coronavirus sues San Quentin
The 55-year-old Sgt. Gilbert Polanco, who was also was a U.S. Army veteran, was the first employee to die from the virus at San Quentin.
The 55-year-old Sgt. Gilbert Polanco, who was also was a U.S. Army veteran, was the first employee to die from the virus at San Quentin.
COVID vaccines protect against Delta, but their effectiveness decreasing
COVID-19 vaccine's effectiveness has dropped to 61 percent about 90 days after a person takes their second dose of AstraZeneca.
COVID-19 vaccine's effectiveness has dropped to 61 percent about 90 days after a person takes their second dose of AstraZeneca.
CDC: Unvaccinated LA County residents 29 times more likely to be hospitalized from COVID-19
A new CDC study found that unvaccinated Los Angeles County residents were 29 times more likely to be hospitalized from COVID-19 than those who are fully vaccinated.
A new CDC study found that unvaccinated Los Angeles County residents were 29 times more likely to be hospitalized from COVID-19 than those who are fully vaccinated.
California school district removes COVID-19 test blood drawn language after parents pressure
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) sent out an email to parents Sunday night asking them to sign a consent form regarding COVID tests for their children – regardless of vaccination status.
The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD) sent out an email to parents Sunday night asking them to sign a consent form regarding COVID tests for their children – regardless of vaccination status.
COVID-19 vaccines prevented nearly 140,000 US deaths, NIH study says
The National Institute of Health conducted a study that found if it weren’t for the COVID-19 vaccines, the virus could have killed nearly 140,000 more people in the U.S.
The National Institute of Health conducted a study that found if it weren’t for the COVID-19 vaccines, the virus could have killed nearly 140,000 more people in the U.S.
LAPD reports 84 employees have tested positive for COVID-19 in past week
Eighty-four Los Angeles Police Department employees tested positive for COVID-19 in the last week and two additional employees were hospitalized, according to LAPD Chief Michel Moore, who said Tuesday it was a "substantial increase" from last week.
Eighty-four Los Angeles Police Department employees tested positive for COVID-19 in the last week and two additional employees were hospitalized, according to LAPD Chief Michel Moore, who said Tuesday it was a "substantial increase" from last week.
Hawaii governor urges visitors to stay away
Hawaii’s governor asked that visitors and residents reduce travel to the islands to essential business only while the state struggles to control COVID-19 as the highly contagious delta variant spreads in the community.
Hawaii’s governor asked that visitors and residents reduce travel to the islands to essential business only while the state struggles to control COVID-19 as the highly contagious delta variant spreads in the community.
Fauci expects vaccine uptick, hopes pandemic control could come in spring 2022
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he expects an uptick in vaccination rates following Pfizer’s full approval, and predicted that if enough people do get vaccinated, the country could see COVID-19 under control in the spring of 2022.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said he expects an uptick in vaccination rates following Pfizer’s full approval, and predicted that if enough people do get vaccinated, the country could see COVID-19 under control in the spring of 2022.
LAFD Captain calls city's vaccine mandate 'tyranny'
A captain with LAFD is under fire from his own department after comments on social media calling the city's vaccine mandate a 'tyranny.'
A captain with LAFD is under fire from his own department after comments on social media calling the city's vaccine mandate a 'tyranny.'
Two students banned from school for not wearing masks
A school in Temecula was placed on lockdown after two students refused to comply with the mask mandate.
A school in Temecula was placed on lockdown after two students refused to comply with the mask mandate.
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine gets full FDA approval
The FDA granted full approval Monday to Pfizer-BioNTech?s COVID-19 vaccine.
The FDA granted full approval Monday to Pfizer-BioNTech?s COVID-19 vaccine.
Two students expelled from school for not wearing masks
A school in Temecula was placed on lockdown after two students refused to comply with the mask mandate. The students say they chose to not wear the masks for religious reasons.
A school in Temecula was placed on lockdown after two students refused to comply with the mask mandate. The students say they chose to not wear the masks for religious reasons.
Comirnaty: Pfizer-BioNTech explains COVID-19 vaccine name’s meaning
According to Pfizer-BioNTech, “Comirnaty” is the brand name of its COVID-19 vaccine: a mash-up of COVID-19, mRNA, community and immunity.
According to Pfizer-BioNTech, “Comirnaty” is the brand name of its COVID-19 vaccine: a mash-up of COVID-19, mRNA, community and immunity.
LAFD Captain calls vaccine mandate 'tyranny,' prompting internal investigation
A captain with LAFD is under fire from his own department after comments on social media calling the city's vaccine mandate a "tyranny."
A captain with LAFD is under fire from his own department after comments on social media calling the city's vaccine mandate a "tyranny."
LAFD Captain calls vaccine mandate 'tyranny,' prompting internal investigation
A captain with LAFD is under fire from his own department after comments on social media calling the city's vaccine mandate a "tyranny."
A captain with LAFD is under fire from his own department after comments on social media calling the city's vaccine mandate a "tyranny."
NYC teachers, staff required to get COVID vaccine with no opt-out option
All New York City public school teachers and other staffers will have to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, officials said Monday.
All New York City public school teachers and other staffers will have to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, officials said Monday.