‘Now is not the time to relax’: CDC director warns of possible 4th surge amid easing of COVID-19 restrictions
The director of the CDC is pleading with Americans not to get too comfortable amid easing COVID-19 restrictions and mass vaccination rollouts.
Popup vaccination sites to open in San Fernando Valley
Residents in the San Fernando Valley need all the help they can get as more vaccination sites are expected to pop up in the area.
OC Supervisor Don Wagner expects county to make Red Tier next week
Orange County Supervisor Don Wagner expects the county to be in the Red Tier next week.
Mom warns other parents after toddler dies from swallowing button battery
A Texas mother is warning other parents after her 17-month-old toddler died last month after swallowing a battery, which started to erode while inside her body.
COVID-19 challenges for families of children with special needs
As we approach the one year since COVID-19 lockdowns, we look back at the challenges from the pandemic
Gov. Abbott ends statewide mask mandate, fully reopens all Texas businesses
"It is now time to open Texas 100%," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said when announcing a March 10 end to his statewide pandemic restrictions.
LA County hits record low of positive COVID-19 cases
Los Angeles County, which was among the hardest-hit by a deadly coronavirus surge, reported a record low number of new cases Monday as California’s overall figures continued to plummet.
Here's what you need to know about California's new school reopening deal
School districts in California are locally controlled, meaning the state can’t force them to resume in-person instruction. But it can incentivize them. The plan provides $6.6 billion collectively for districts.
Orange County moves closer to Red Tier for reopening economy
Orange County may find itself close to the less-restrictive red tier in the state's program for reopening the economy on Tuesday.
WHO official says it’s ‘premature,’ ‘unrealistic’ to think COVID-19 pandemic will be over by end of year
Dr. Michael Ryan, director of WHO’s emergencies program, said the recent arrival of effective vaccines could at least help dramatically reduce hospitalizations and death.
Sunset Strip restaurant owners sue LA County, West Hollywood to stay open
The owners of The Classic Cat restaurant in West Hollywood are taking Los Angeles County and the city to court in hopes of keeping the business open.
Orange County students sue Gov. Newsom in effort to reverse indoor high school sports restrictions
A group of Orange County high school athletes filed a lawsuit against Gov. Newsom on Monday to challenge his ban on indoor youth sports.
In-person instruction returns at a Catholic school in Boyle Heights
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought challenges to students and their parents, but moreso for families living in the inner cities.
'They moved the goalposts on us': Sunset Strip restaurant owners sue LA County, West Hollywood to stay open
The owners of The Classic Cat restaurant is suing the city and LA County, alleging ongoing coronavirus restrictions could force the eatery to close by Friday.
State deal encourages school reopening by April, but local resistance looms
The state of California announced a multibillion-dollar deal aimed at enticing schools to resume in-person learning April 1, but union demands for vaccinations of teachers and reduced transmission rates make it unlikely LAUSD will meet that date.
Employees, customers rejoice over reopening of Pink's Hot Dogs
After being closed for nearly two months due to the height of the pandemic, Pink's Hot Dogs reopened.
US states are easing COVID-19 restrictions too early, medical experts say
With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over and that moving too quickly could prolong the misery.
Fauci says CDC working on guidelines for small gatherings among fully vaccinated people
During a Monday virtual press briefing, Dr. Anthony Fauci said small gatherings at home without masks are “low risk” as long as the people present have received both doses of their COVID-19 vaccine.
Inner city education challenges
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought challenges to students and their parents, but moreso for families living in the inner cities.
4th at-home COVID-19 test gets emergency use authorization from FDA
The FDA gave approval for the QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test, allowing certain consumers to rapidly test themselves for the coronavirus.