Severe winter storms will cause ‘widespread delays’ in COVID-19 vaccine shipments, CDC says
The inclement weather is expected to have a large impact on the shipment and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, according to the CDC.
Scientists: Dogs can detect most lethal forms of prostate cancer
A multi-national research team detailed how dogs can sniff out prostate cancer, potentially leading to a more accurate, non-invasive early diagnostic tool that could save lives, according to a study published Wednesday.
Gov. Newsom visits mobile farmworker vaccination clinic in Coachella Valley
Gov. Gavin Newsom toured a packinghouse-turned-vaccination clinic for farmworkers in eastern Riverside County on Wednesday.
Here’s why doctors say women may want to schedule mammograms prior to getting COVID-19 vaccine
Health officials are advising women seeking mammograms to schedule the mammograms prior to receiving the first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
'It's chemistry, not calories': You can be slowing your metabolism by eating healthy foods, expert says
Are you working out and eating right but not seeing results? According to New York Times bestselling author and nutritionist Lyn-Genet Recitas, you can be slowing down your metabolism by actually eating the wrong healthy foods.
LAUSD opens COVID vaccine site, but not its schools
The Los Angeles Unified School District Wednesday opened its first school-based COVID-19 vaccination center, but shots will only be offered to people who qualify for the inoculations as health care workers or who are age 65 or over.
Medical marijuana workers in California move to front of vaccine line
The California Department of Public Health is now allowing people who work at medical marijuana retail shops a shot at the front of the COVID-19 vaccine line, before some teachers and emergency workers. Some say it makes perfect sense, while others are outraged.
Churches, health officials launch effort to expand free COVID-19 testing in LA's Black community
A new effort was underway to boost testing for COVID-19 in the African-American community with local churches playing a key role.
LAUSD announces plan for large-scale vaccine site for teachers, school staff at SoFi Stadium
L.A. Unified Wednesday announced a collaboration with the Los Angeles Rams, Hollywood Park and the City of Inglewood to operate a large-scale vaccination site on the grounds of SoFi Stadium that could serve teachers and school staff in L.A. County.
LA school board removes officers from campuses, approves Black student investment
The Los Angeles school board plans to replace school police officers on campuses with staff trained in de-escalation strategies and approve a $36.5 million Black Student Achievement Plan.
'Variants represent a growing threat': COVID-19 relief bill would increase ability to spot virus mutations
Scientists would gain vastly expanded capabilities to identify potentially deadlier mutations of the coronavirus under legislation advancing in Congress.
Some LA County schools cleared to reopen this week
Officials announced this week that eligible schools in Los Angeles County could reopen.
Fauci awarded $1M prize from Israeli foundation for ‘defending science in the face of uninformed criticism’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser, was awarded $1 million by the Dan David Foundation for “defending science in the face of uninformed criticism” during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tech exec apologizes after holding convention that led to 24 people testing positive for COVID-19
An LA-based entrepreneur is apologizing after holding an in-person conference that got 24 people testing positive for COVID-19.
Families enjoy much-needed escape with LA Zoo reopening
Visitors got a chance to revisit their "happy place" as the Los Angeles Zoo reoepened after being closed for months due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
More California reopenings on way as virus numbers improve
A substantial number of California counties could see fewer restrictions on business operations starting next week as coronavirus infections, hospitalizations and deaths continue to fall, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday.
OC judge says no more inmates need to be released for reducing jail population due to COVID-19
A judge who previously ordered that Orange County's jail population be cut in half to better comply with social distancing to help contain the spread of COVID-19 said Tuesday he is satisfied with what Sheriff Don Barnes has done so far and that it is not necessary to release any inmates at this time.
‘We’re kind of like tech support’: Teen cousins help hundreds of senior citizens sign up for COVID-19 vaccine
Cousins Amelie Beck and Jacqueline Teague launched a program in their state to help senior citizens navigate the technology needed to register for the COVID-19 vaccine.
After COVID-19 vaccination, is it safe to visit with friends and loved ones?
While the current COVID-19 vaccines may prevent someone from getting severely sick, it remains unclear whether they could still carry and transmit the virus to others. Here’s what you need to know.
First mass vaccination site staffed by active duty service members opens at Cal State LA
A new COVID-19 vaccine site, part of a joint effort between the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the governor's Office of Emergency Services, opened Tuesday at Cal State Los Angeles.