LA Controller reports $550M revenue shortfall by end of fiscal year
Los Angeles Controller Ron Galperin announced Monday the city is expected to have a $550 million revenue shortfall by the end of the fiscal year, but revenues may begin improving during the next fiscal year.
Los Angeles County expands COVID-19 vaccine effort to teachers, more essential workers
Vaccinations will be made available starting Monday to workers in education and child care, food and agriculture, and law enforcement and emergency services.
Las Virgenes 4th and 5th graders to return to the classroom on Monday
A Los Angeles County school district is at the forefront of getting kids back in the classroom. Fourth and fifth graders at Las Virgenes Unified School District return to in-person instruction on Monday.
Agreement reached to get California children back in classrooms
California’s public schools could get $6.6 billion from the state Legislature if they return to in-person instruction by the end of March, according to a new agreement announced Monday between Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s legislative leaders.
Trader Joe's employee claims he was fired for requesting safer COVID policies
Trader Joe's disputes the former employee's allegations.
US begins distribution of single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were shipped Sunday night and could be used for injections as early as Tuesday, officials said.
Iconic Pink's Hot Dogs reopens after two-month closure
After being closed for nearly two months due to an increase of COVID-19 cases in Southern California, Pink's Hot Dogs reopened Monday.
COVID-19 vaccine doses stolen, 2 children wrongly vaccinated, Tennessee officials say
Tennessee health officials say coronavirus vaccine doses were allegedly stolen and two children were improperly vaccinated in Shelby County. The state is also investigating how 2,400 vaccine doses were wasted.
37,000 Chicago Public School students to return to classrooms on Monday
About 37,000 K-8 Chicago Public School students will return to classrooms on Monday for the first time in almost a year. Teachers will work with in-person and remote students simultaneously.
Las Virgenes 4th and 5th graders to return to the classroom on Monday
Fourth and fifth graders at Las Virgenes Unified School District return to in-person instruction on Monday.
CDC signs off on Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine
The 12-0 vote, with one recusal for a potential conflict of interest, comes following an official emergency use authorization by the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday.
Fraud overwhelms pandemic-related unemployment programs
Massive fraud in the nation's unemployment system is raising alarms even as President Joe Biden and Congress prepare to pour hundreds of billions of dollars into expanded benefits.
Parents rally for reopening of LAUSD schools
On the heels of LAUSD’s Zoom Blackout, parents took to the streets Saturday to demand schools reopen now.
Hospital employee accused of stealing nearly $1,000 from COVID-19 patient
Haines City police arrested Yolanda Curtis-Deliz, 46, a certified nursing assistant, after they say she stole $920 from a COVID-19 patient’s wallet at AdventHealth Heart of Florida.
First dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine protects against asymptomatic infection, UK study finds
The study found a significant decrease in asymptomatic infections among healthcare workers who had gotten their first shot of the Pfizer vaccine at least 12 days ago.
Parents, students rally in West LA demanding for schools to reopen
Parents and students attended a rally on Saturday in West Los Angeles demanding for schools to reopen.
Johnson & Johnson’s 1-dose COVID-19 vaccine approved for emergency use, FDA says
Johnson & Johnson’s one-dose COVID-19 vaccine has been approved for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
11-year-old girl finds parents dead in bed from COVID-19
Both parents had tested positive for COVID, and were quarantined in the basement of their home when they were found dead.
US' demand for COVID-19 tests plummets, which may leave country exposed
Experts are cautiously optimistic that COVID-19 is receding after killing more than 500,000 Americans. But they are concerned that emerging variants could prolong the epidemic.
Here’s how filing your taxes early could cost you a $1,400 stimulus check
The House is expected to vote on the COVID-19 relief package this Friday.