California counties ease restrictions as COVID-19 cases fall
Nearly half of California’s 40 million people are living in areas where coronavirus restrictions are easing and some of the largest counties are preparing to expand movie theater and restaurant reopenings despite worries about a new surge.
OC business owners rejoice after county reaches orange tier status
Business owners and customers rejoiced as Orange County enters the less-restrictive orange tier.
LA, Orange County businesses cleared for more reopenings; criteria met to move into Orange Tier
Los Angeles and Orange County businesses are cleared for more reopenings after meeting the state's criteria to move into the less restrictive orange tier.
LA County allowing outdoor bars to reopen as early as April 5
Los Angeles County health officials have once again tweaked its COVID-19 restrictions. This time, outdoor bars will now be able to reopen as early as Monday, April 5.
More businesses expected to reopen in Riverside County; eligible to move into Orange Tier next week
The regulatory bar may be lowered further next week in Riverside County, with high expectations that the county will be moved out of red and into the orange tier of the governor's "Blueprint for a Safer Economy" framework, officials told the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday.
Biden signs extension of Paycheck Protection Program for small businesses by 2 months
President Joe Biden singed an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program a day before it was poised to expire, giving small businesses until May 31 to apply.
LA's second COVID-19 renters relief program opens to the public
Starting Tuesday, Los Angeles renters can apply for up to $10,000 in rent relief through the city's $259 million COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
New CDC study deems COVID-19 vaccines as 'highly effective'
In a study of nearly 4,000 working adults, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that vaccines reduced the risk of infection by 80% after one shot. The risk of infection was dropped even lower following a second dose.
MLB to relax virus protocols when 85% on field vaccinated
Card games, car pools and eating at restaurants may be back in the major leagues later this season. Trips to church and sponsor events may return, too.
CDC warns of possible fourth COVID-19 surge
Health officials are pleading with the public to not let their guards down.
Vehicle traffic rebounding to pre-pandemic levels as COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up
The number of daily passenger vehicle trips has hit a major milestone, reaching pre-pandemic levels for the first time in a year, according to data provided to The Associated Press by the transportation analytics firm Inrix.
Officials warn of COVID-19 vaccine scams
With demand on the rise for COVID-19 vaccines, Los Angeles County is warning residents to watch out for scams.
‘This is deadly serious’: Biden calls for states to reinstate mask mandates amid uptick in COVID-19 cases
President Joe Biden implored state officials who lifted mask mandates to reinstate them as well as maintaining any preventative health measure to stave off a potential fourth COVID-19 surge, Monday.
COVID-19 vaccine scams are on the rise, health officials warn: What to look out for
With demand on the rise for COVID-19 vaccines, Los Angeles County is warning residents that scams relating to the shots are also on the rise.
Extended brain fog may be a common symptom after COVID-19 infection, according to study
A recent study suggests brain fog, such as difficulty remembering names or conversations, may be a common symptom after COVID-19 — and it may linger.
Los Angeles city-run sites to offer over 90,000 COVID-19 vaccines this week
Los Angeles' seven city-run COVID-19 vaccination sites and its Mobile Outreach for Vaccine Equity program will offer over 90,000 vaccine doses this week, including about 75,000 first-dose appointments and 16,000 second-dose appointments, officials announced Monday.
Pandemic looms as Spring break arrives in SoCal
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning the public that spring break and the Easter and Passover holidays present a danger of greater transmission of COVID-19.
Real-world study finds Moderna, Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines 90% effective after 2 doses, CDC says
The U.S government’s first look at the real-world use of COVID-19 vaccines found their effectiveness was nearly as robust as it was in controlled studies.
Student loan forgiveness: Department of Education cancels debt for more than 40,000 with disabilities
The U.S. Education Department is temporarily relaxing the rules of a student loan forgiveness program that's meant to help people with disabilities but that critics say carries overly burdensome rules.
‘Right now, I’m scared’: CDC director feels ‘impending doom’ amid COVID-19 uptick in US
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walenksy said she feels “impending doom” as COVID-19 cases rise once again across the country.