US daily coronavirus case average drops below 100K for first time in months
Average daily new coronavirus cases in the United States have dipped below 100,000 in recent days for the first time in months.
Orange County's coronavirus hospitalizations continue to drop
Orange County reported 1,145 new cases of COVID-19 and 51 additional deaths.
LA County will prioritize second doses of COVID vaccine next week
With vaccine supplies still limited, Los Angeles County will again reserve the majority of its available vaccinations next week to provide second doses for those ready to receive them.
Woman, 78, dies after receiving COVID-19 vaccine; no link suspected
A 78-year-old woman died after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine at Cal Poly Pomona, but her death is not believed to be related to the vaccine, health officials said.
The Issue Is Podcast: Sen. Alex Padilla, Carla Marinucci and Doug Sovern
Sen. Alex Padilla weighs in on the impeachment trial of former president Donald Trump. Elex also speaks with Politico's Carla Mrinucci and KCBS Radio's Doug Sovern to discuss Gov. Newsom and the fight to reopen schools.
4 potential COVID-19 therapeutics advance in trials
Enrollment has begun to test additional investigational drugs to fight COVID-19 symptoms, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced Friday.
CVS begins offering COVID-19 vaccines in 11 states including California
The nation's largest chain of retail pharmacies began vaccinating people in 11 states, including California. Local appointments at CVS stores were snapped up in just one day.
CDC says strong evidence in-person schooling can be done safely
The CDC on Friday provided a roadmap for reopening schools in the middle of a pandemic, emphasizing mask wearing and social distancing and saying vaccination of teachers is important but not a prerequisite for reopening.
Californians with underlying health conditions can receive vaccine as soon as March 15
California health officials say starting March 15 COVID-19 vaccines can be provided to anyone aged 16-64 with severe underlying health conditions.
Mass vaccination site coming to Cal State LA
Preparations are now underway as the mass vaccination site at Cal State LA is expected to open Feb. 16.
Calif. gubernatorial candidate Faulconer wants those impacted by school closures to share their stories
Former San Diego Mayor and California gubernatorial candidate Kevin Faulconer launched a website where frustrated parents, students and teachers impacted by school closures can share their stories, he announced Friday.
Some countries could require ‘vaccine passports’ by summer 2021
Some European countries and tech leaders are already working together to develop a “vaccine passport” which could be required for travel this summer.
California releases interactive map that shows status of school reopenings across the state
As schools across California prepare to reopen, the state has launched an interactive map to help provide schools with a clear path to reopening.
How does California distribute scarce vaccines?
Vaccine shortages rare raising questions about how local, state and federal governments determine where to send scarce vaccine doses.
California schools to reopen? Newsom hints at making announcement
Gov. Gavin Newsom was expected on Friday to provide some details as to what statewide school reopening plans could look like as more than six million public school students continue to deal with the struggles of distance learning.
House panel advances partial COVID-19 relief bill including $1,400 stimulus checks
The panel on Thursday evening approved its $940 billion piece of Biden's proposal on a 25-18 party-line vote
Vaccine shortage causing distribution problems
Some supersites will be shut down through President's Day weekend due to low supply.
Asian American communities being targeted by hate crime, unprovoked attacks during pandemic
Nearly 3,000 cases targeting Asian Americans have been reported nationwide since the start of the pandemic.
Vaccine shortage in Los Angeles leads to distribution confusion
With the city expected to exhaust its supply of first-dose Moderna vaccines, the city of Los Angeles will close the mass-vaccination sites it runs at Dodger Stadium and four other locations Friday and Saturday, a move the mayor lamented as an enormous hurdle.
Buccaneers cheerleader trades poms for scrubs as nurse at Tampa General Hospital
From bedsides in the intensive care unit to the sidelines of Raymond James Stadium, a Tampa General Hospital critical care nurse is doing double-duty, working at the hospital and cheering for the Buccaneers.