LA city officials consider making outdoor dining program permanent
The future of outdoor dining could change in the City of Los Angeles. The L.A. City Council will consider extending its Al Fresco dining program.
New increased child tax credit money coming in July
The 2021 child tax credit is increased courtesy of the American Rescue Plan.
Some people, especially women, want to stay masked even when they don't have to
According to The Guardian, many people, especially women, say wearing a mask makes them feel invisible out in public, and they feel protected from unwelcome attention.
Emergency program to give people $50 off internet bill
Americans can begin applying for $50 off their monthly internet bill as part of an emergency government program to keep people connected during the pandemic.
Local woman launches 'RideWitUs LA' bike shop and club to promote fitness in her community
A local woman launched a business during the pandemic to promote a healthy lifestyle in her Windsor Hills neighborhood and throughout Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Philharmonic unveils concert schedule for Hollywood Bowl reopening
From Kool & the Gang to Yo-Yo Ma to Christina Aguilera, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association unveiled Tuesday the summer lineup for the Hollywood Bowl, which is reopening after a year of COVID-19 closure.
Orange County residents battle over digital vaccination passports
A large crowd gathered in Santa Ana on Tuesday as Orange County officials heard arguments on both sides over digital vaccination passports.
Chipotle raises average wage to $15 per hour, provides path to six-figure salaried positions
Chiptole is raising the average wage to $15 an hour in an effort to hire more workers as the restaurant industry struggles to find its footing amid a labor shortage induced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biden says Americans must accept a job or lose unemployment benefits after disappointing jobs report
Biden said his administration is taking steps that will make it easier for employers to hire more workers.
White House says all Americans can get free rides to COVID-19 vaccine sites through Uber, Lyft
President Joe Biden is set to announce additional initiatives to get America vaccinated in hopes of meeting his goal for 70% of U.S. adults to have at least one vaccine shot by the Fourth of July.
LA County 'herd immunity' now expected in July
Early in the vaccination effort, health officials had estimated the bulk of the county's population would be inoculated by the end of June. But, speaking to reporters Monday, Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer said the county now is predicting a point of "community immunity" by mid to late July.
FDA authorizes Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 12 and older
The FDA expanded emergency use authorization for Pfizer-BioNTech?s COVID-19 vaccine in the United States for older children ages 12 to 15.
Appointments no longer needed to get COVID-19 vaccine
Los Angeles offered appointment-free COVID-19 vaccinations at all of its city-run sites and open two additional night clinics in a new effort to expand vaccine access.
In Depth: Mental health and COVID-19
Marla Tellez hosts in place of Hal Eisner. She is joined by Psychiatrist Dr. Ricardo Whyte of Dignity Health Community Hospital and CHLA Psychologist Karen Rogers to discuss the consequences the pandemic has had on the nation’s mental health and how we can best recover.
Grammy Museum to reopen on May 21 after more than a year-long closure
The Grammy Museum will reopen to the public on May 21 after being closed more than a year due to the coronavirus pandemic, museum officials announced Tuesday.
Majority of LAUSD students choose not to return to school
Although all schools within Los Angeles Unified have reopened, the vast majority of students are opting to continue remote learning, with the district reporting Monday that just 7% of high schoolers, 12% middle schoolers and 30% of elementary children are back in the classroom.
Gov. Newsom plans to send new stimulus checks to two-thirds of Californians
Two-thirds of Californians will be eligible to receive a one-time $600 stimulus check, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Monday.
Novavax says combo flu and COVID-19 vaccine showed promise in preclinical study
Novavax, a Maryland-based company, said Monday their combo shot formed a robust response to both influenza A and B - and protected against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Mother's Day 2022: Fauci predicts country will be 'as close to back to normal as we can' by next year
Dr. Anthony Fauci predicted Sunday that America will be "as close to back to normal as we can" by next Mother’s Day if certain conditions are met.
LA opens up all city COVID-19 vaccine sites without appointment needed
Starting Monday, Los Angeles will offer appointment-free COVID-19 vaccinations at all of its city-run sites and open two additional night clinics in a new effort to expand vaccine access.