3 Colorado police officers resign after video of arrest of 73-year-old woman with dementia
Three Colorado police officers involved in the arrest of a 73-year-old woman with dementia who was shown being pushed to the ground and handcuffed on body camera footage have resigned.
Three Colorado police officers involved in the arrest of a 73-year-old woman with dementia who was shown being pushed to the ground and handcuffed on body camera footage have resigned.
More than 100 million people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in US, CDC says
Disneyland has reopened in Southern California. Cruise lines are welcoming the news that they could be sailing again in the U.S. by midsummer.
Disneyland has reopened in Southern California. Cruise lines are welcoming the news that they could be sailing again in the U.S. by midsummer.
Biden says it’s 'tough call' on whether to mandate COVID-19 vaccines in military
President Joe Biden said he would leave the issue to the military of whether to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for service members once the shots are fully approved by the FDA.
President Joe Biden said he would leave the issue to the military of whether to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for service members once the shots are fully approved by the FDA.
US to restrict travel from India starting May 4 over COVID-19 surge
The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of dangerous variants.
The U.S. will restrict travel from India starting on May 4, the White House said Friday, citing a devastating rise in COVID-19 cases and the emergence of dangerous variants.
Elderly woman spreads love during pandemic by waving every day to strangers on street corner
Helen Jusic, 84, stands at an intersection in her neighborhood and waves at every single person who drives past.
Helen Jusic, 84, stands at an intersection in her neighborhood and waves at every single person who drives past.
Dodger Stadium mass COVID-19 vaccination site to close by end of May
Los Angeles city officials announced on Friday the mass COVID-19 vaccination site at Dodger Stadium will close at the end of next month.
Los Angeles city officials announced on Friday the mass COVID-19 vaccination site at Dodger Stadium will close at the end of next month.
The Magic Returns: Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure Park reopen to guests
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park reopened to visitors on Friday after an unprecedented 13-month closure in what tourism officials hope is a sign of the state’s rebound from the pandemic.
Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park reopened to visitors on Friday after an unprecedented 13-month closure in what tourism officials hope is a sign of the state’s rebound from the pandemic.
Houston-area nurse says she was terminated for declining the COVID-19 vaccine
A Houston-area woman says she was a nurse at Houston Methodist for about 10 years until this week. Michelle Fuentes says she was terminated for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
A Houston-area woman says she was a nurse at Houston Methodist for about 10 years until this week. Michelle Fuentes says she was terminated for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
'Very worrisome': LA County sees drop in demand for COVID vaccines
In a trend described as "very worrisome,'' the number of people getting their first COVID-19 vaccination at Los Angeles County sites dropped significantly over the past week, marking the first such drop and leading to more calls today for people get the shots and propel the county toward a return to normalcy.
In a trend described as "very worrisome,'' the number of people getting their first COVID-19 vaccination at Los Angeles County sites dropped significantly over the past week, marking the first such drop and leading to more calls today for people get the shots and propel the county toward a return to normalcy.
Study: Middle-aged people who sleep less than than 7 hours nightly may have increased risk of dementia
A recent study highlighted by the National Institutes of Health found that middle-aged people who slept less than seven hours a night and/or had irregular sleep patterns could be at higher risk of developing dementia later in life.
A recent study highlighted by the National Institutes of Health found that middle-aged people who slept less than seven hours a night and/or had irregular sleep patterns could be at higher risk of developing dementia later in life.
Governor Newsom to provide $6.2 billion tax cut for small businesses
The governor visited San Fernando business owners who have struggled through the COVID-19 and signed legislation designed to provide $6.2 bill in tax cuts for hard-hit small businesses over the next six years.
The governor visited San Fernando business owners who have struggled through the COVID-19 and signed legislation designed to provide $6.2 bill in tax cuts for hard-hit small businesses over the next six years.
CDC says U.S. cruises could resume in mid-July
It has been more than a year since cruises stopped sailing in U.S. waters due to the coronavirus pandemic.
It has been more than a year since cruises stopped sailing in U.S. waters due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Unemployment claims fall to 553,000
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped by 13,000 last week to 553,000, the lowest level since the pandemic hit last March and another sign the economy is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
Some Californians can't get vaccine despite surge in supply
More than 18 million of an estimated 32 million people eligible for vaccine in California are fully or partially vaccinated, including nearly half of people in economically vulnerable ZIP codes hardest hit by the pandemic But that doesn’t mean everyone in California who wants a vaccine can get one.
More than 18 million of an estimated 32 million people eligible for vaccine in California are fully or partially vaccinated, including nearly half of people in economically vulnerable ZIP codes hardest hit by the pandemic But that doesn’t mean everyone in California who wants a vaccine can get one.
FDA revives effort to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars
The FDA said Thursday it will work toward a ban of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. But any menthol ban would take years to implement and will likely face legal challenges from tobacco companies.
The FDA said Thursday it will work toward a ban of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. But any menthol ban would take years to implement and will likely face legal challenges from tobacco companies.
US economy grew at a robust 6.4% rate last quarter
The U.S. economy grew at a brisk 6.4% annual rate last quarter — a show of strength fueled by government aid and declining viral cases that could drive further gains as the nation rebounds with unusual speed from the pandemic recession.
The U.S. economy grew at a brisk 6.4% annual rate last quarter — a show of strength fueled by government aid and declining viral cases that could drive further gains as the nation rebounds with unusual speed from the pandemic recession.
LASUD leaders tour classrooms as high schools reopen to students
LAUSD is one of the few urban school districts in California welcoming back high school students.
LAUSD is one of the few urban school districts in California welcoming back high school students.
Lyme disease-carrying ticks found near beaches at equal rates as wooded areas, study says
A study found that Lyme disease-carrying ticks in Northern California, more commonly associated with wooded habitats, were just as abundant in coastal areas.
A study found that Lyme disease-carrying ticks in Northern California, more commonly associated with wooded habitats, were just as abundant in coastal areas.
Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines 94% effective at cutting hospitalizations for older adults, CDC says
The CDC’s study found the shots are 94% effective at preventing hospitalizations for fully vaccinated adults and 64% effective among partially vaccinated adults 65 and older.
The CDC’s study found the shots are 94% effective at preventing hospitalizations for fully vaccinated adults and 64% effective among partially vaccinated adults 65 and older.
Descendants of syphilis experiment at Tuskegee caution using study as reason not to get COVID vaccine
Descendants of the infamous syphilis experiment at Tuskegee are encouraging Black people to get the vaccine despite many Black people citing the experiment as a reason why they do not trust doctors or the vaccine.
Descendants of the infamous syphilis experiment at Tuskegee are encouraging Black people to get the vaccine despite many Black people citing the experiment as a reason why they do not trust doctors or the vaccine.