FDA releases new data on Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine ahead of decision
An analysis by U.S. regulators says Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine protects against COVID-19.
Los Angeles City Council votes for grocery workers 'Hero Pay'; final vote scheduled for March 3
The Los Angeles City Council voted 14-1 Wednesday to approve an emergency ordinance to require large grocery and pharmacy retailers to offer employees an additional $5 per hour in hazard pay amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but because the ordinance was not unanimously approved on its first reading, the final vote will come during a second reading on March 3.
5 California counties advance to fewer virus restrictions
After months with little change, five of California’s 58 counties advanced to having fewer business restrictions on Tuesday and San Francisco is poised to soon follow as the state’s worst coronavirus surge continued to ease.
American Airlines not denying possible UFO spotting, says: 'Talk to the FBI'
An American Airlines jet encountered an apparent UFO over northeastern New Mexico Sunday afternoon.
Vaccine access codes being misused, shared by those gaming the system
Some are gaming the system when it comes to securing a COVID-19 vaccine.
Gov. Newsom says deal to reopen California schools is close, but many questions remain
As the vast majority of California students approach one year of distance learning, Gov. Gavin Newsom vowed Tuesday that classrooms will reopen "very, very shortly."
Vaccine access codes being misused
Some are gaming the system when it comes to securing a COVID-19 vaccine.
Phoenix mother of 7 left devastated after husband dies from COVID-19
After losing her husband to COVID-19, a Phoenix mother of seven children is left to pick up the pieces. "It's the most awful, awful feeling I've ever experienced."
Mexico's president says nation handling COVID-19 pandemic better than US
Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Tuesday that his country is doing better than the United States in dealing with the coronavirus pandemic, even though Mexico’s per capita death rate is probably higher and the country has vaccinated less than 1% of its population.
Los Angeles County extends halt on evicting tenants through June 30
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to extend a local eviction moratorium through June 30.
Apple issues warning after cardiologist 'stunned' to find iPhone 12 can control cardiac devices
A Michigan cardiologist became suspicious of Apple’s new magnetic charging technology, so he passed an iPhone 12 over the chest of a patient with an implantable defibrillator — and was stunned to find it tripped the magnetic switch.
Four school districts set to reopen for in-person instruction in Riverside County
Four school districts in Riverside County are set to reopen for in-person instruction with approved COVID-19 plans, officials announced in a statement Tuesday.
Los Angeles County orders additional $5 per hour 'hero pay' for grocery, drug retail workers
Los Angeles County will be requiring grocery and drug retail companies in unincorporated areas of the county to pay frontline workers an additional $5 per hour hazard, or "hero pay," amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19’s impact on cancer care has been 'profound,' experts say, with many delaying routine screenings
A survey found many American adults aren’t keeping up with routine cancer screenings, citing fear of COVID-19 as the reason. But delays in diagnosis could lead to a spike in cancer deaths down the road.
California governor signs $7.6B coronavirus relief package
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a $7.6 billion coronavirus relief package on Tuesday that will give at least $600 one-time payments to 5.7 million people while setting aside more than $2 billion in grants for struggling small businesses.
Coronavirus less likely to infect glasses wearers, study suggests
Good news, glasses wearers: Your spectacles may offer you some extra protection from COVID-19, a new study suggests.
Newsom to sign massive coronavirus relief package
California lawmakers on Monday cleared the way for 5.7 million people to get at least $600 in one-time payments, part of a state-sized coronavirus relief package aimed at helping those with low-to-moderate incomes weather the pandemic.
California leaders discuss investigating PerkinElmer COVID-19 testing lab
California leaders report "significant deficiencies" initially at PerkinElmer’s COVID-19 testing lab in Valencia, but they are confident that early mistakes are being corrected.
Mass COVID-19 vaccination site opens at Anaheim Convention Center
Orange County opened its second mass COVID-19 vaccination site at the Anaheim Convention Center on Tuesday. The distribution point is set to dole out booster shots for those inoculated with the Moderna vaccine.
City-run mass COVID-19 vaccination sites reopen in Los Angeles following storm delays
After thousands of COVID-19 vaccination appointments were postponed due to storm-related delivery delays, mass vaccination sites reopened Tuesday in the city of Los Angeles.