Scientists race to study Indian coronavirus variant as cases explode
WHO designated the new version of the virus a "variant of concern."
AG files in support for LA County ban on flavored tobacco products sales
California Attorney General Rob Bonta Friday filed a brief in the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in support of Los Angeles County's ordinance banning the sale of flavored tobacco products.
City of LA spent nearly $1 billion during the pandemic, city controller reports
Since March 2020, City departments reported nearly $1 billion in expenditures — mostly for programs and supplies, homeless housing, staffing and overtime, rental assistance, and testing and vaccines.
Do you still have to wear a mask in California?
Will California follow the CDC and ease its mask guidance?
USC commencements kick off live at the Coliseum and online
The University of Southern California will hold the first in a series of commencement ceremonies on Friday for the classes of 2020 and 2021.
Dr. Teo Soleymani discusses new cutting-edge treatment option for early melanoma
May is skin cancer awareness month and skin cancer is the most common cancer of all. Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. It is reported every 52 minutes someone dies from melanoma. UCLA is offering a new cutting edge treatment option for early melanoma, one that provides a cure rate that?s 20-100x better than standard therapies. Dr. Teo Soleymani, board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs Micrographic and Reconstructive Surgeon, specialist in the management and treatment of complex and high-risk skin cancer, joined Good Day LA on May 14 to discuss this new treatment.
California awaits mask, social distancing guidance
Counties in California are waiting for guidance from the state after the federal government on Thursday said fully vaccinated people can quit wearing face coverings and social distancing in most situations whether outside or inside.
CDC loosens mask-wearing guidelines for fully-vaccinated Americans
CDC announced those fully vaccinated will not have to wear a mask in most situation.
LA Councilmember aims to continue providing rent relief for Olvera Street merchants
Known by many as a DTLA institution, businesses on Olvera Street are feeling the financial fallout from the pandemic as the neighborhood experienced little to no foot traffic or tourism.
Kids 12 and up get their vaccines in Riverside
Younger residents are now getting their COVID-19 vaccine.
What will CDC's new indoor masking guidelines mean for SoCal residents?
FOX 11 made calls to SoCal counties to hear how local health departments are approaching CDC's relaxed stance on mask-wearing for vaccinated Americans.
CDC relaxes mask-wearing guidelines for fully-vaccinated Americans
As of Thursday, the updated CDC guideline still calls for wearing masks in crowded indoor settings like public transportation, plane rides, hospitals, prisons and homeless shelters.
CDC says fully vaccinated can stop wearing masks indoors and outdoors in most settings
The CDC on Thursday eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.
$196M in 'Rescue Plan' relief ticketed for four San Fernando Valley colleges
The funding is ticketed for Cal State Northridge, Los Angeles Pierce College, Los Angeles Valley College and Los Angeles Mission College.
Unemployment claims fall to 473,000, another pandemic low
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.
Newsom clarifies mask comments: Outdoor mask mandate will end after June 15
Governor Gavin Newsom made public statements Wednesday clarifying that California's mask mandate would only be lifted for outdoor settings on June 15.
CDC panel endorses Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids 12 and up
An advisory panel for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Wednesday to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15, one of the final steps toward making the shots widely available for the age group in an effort to speed up the return to schools.
Ohio to award $1M each to 5 adults who received at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose
Governor Mike DeWine announced five adults will be randomly selected to win one million dollars if they’ve received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC panel endorses Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 12 and up
An advisory panel for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted Wednesday to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15.
Biden says Pfizer's vaccine approval for kids 12-15 is ‘one more giant step’ in ending pandemic
President Biden said the greenlighting of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in kids 12-15 years old means nearly 17 million more Americans are now eligible to get vaccinated.