California uses outreach, ZIP codes to boost vaccine equity
Targeting vulnerable ZIP codes is one way San Francisco and other U.S. cities and counties are trying to ensure they vaccinate people in largely Black, Latino and working-class communities that have borne the brunt of the pandemic.
South Park Rec Center in South LA opens as pop-up vaccination site for high-risk residents
In an effort to provide vaccine access to more minority groups during the Pandemic, Los Angeles City Councilman Curren Price has organized a mobile clinic in one of the highest risk communities.
Uber, Walgreens partner to offer free rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments in underserved communities
Walgreens is teaming up with Uber to offer free rides to vaccine appointments, furthering Uber’s initiative to ensure transportation isn’t the reason somebody can’t get the vaccine.
Liver disease spiking during the pandemic
A little too much drinking during this pandemic has doctors sounding the alarm.
LA County data shows Black residents with the lowest vaccination rate of all racial groups
New data from the LA County Public Health shows Black residents are not getting vaccinated at the same rates as other races in the county.
Owner who sold own home during pandemic says he had no choice but to pack his restaurant during Super Bowl
As businesses wait for grants and fear having to close their doors for good due to all the money lost during the pandemic, a local restaurant owner says he had no choice but to pack his business during Super Bowl weekend.
US school leaders might extend remote learning into fall 2021
Parents of schoolchildren learning from home shouldn't necessarily count on reclaiming the dining room table any time soon.
Last day for LA County residents to get first dose of COVID-19 vaccine for the week
Monday marked the last day LA County residents could get dose No. 1 of the coronavirus vaccine before the county begins to administer dose No. 2 for the rest of the week.
LAUSD says reopening is out of the district's control
As the push continues for reopening schools, LAUSD explains the process is a bit more complicated than what people think.
LA County reports more than 800 new COVID-19 cases among health care workers
More than 800 health care workers in LA County have recently tested positive for COVID-19, according to health officials.
Orange County confirms first known case of COVID-19 UK variant
A 21-year-old San Clemente man tested positive for the more contagious U.K. strain of COVID-19, marking the first known case in Orange County, local health officials announced Monday.
CDC predicts COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. could hit 534,000 by month’s end
The CDC predicts the COVID-19 death rate will slowly decline throughout February, but that at least 60,000 more deaths are to be expected in the next few weeks.
LA County reports shortage of first doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Los Angeles County health officials announced its COVID-19 vaccination sites will only be administering second doses starting Tuesday until the end of the week due to a shortage.
LA County expands free testing in COVID-19 hot spot
The Los Angeles County Department of Public is teaming up with Vallarta Supermarkets, one of the largest Latino-serving grocers in California, to expand free COVID-19 testing in Pacoima. The San Fernando Valley neighborhood is considered one of the hardest hit communities by the virus.
Delta Air Lines middle seat blocking extended through April 2021
Delta Air Lines says it will continue blocking out middle seats and limiting capacity on flights through April 30, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
NY man dies shortly after vaccination, allergic reaction not suspected
A man died shortly after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination at the Javits Center in Manhattan.
Democrats set to introduce bill that provides $3,600 per child for some families: report
Democrats are moving to fast-track Biden's pandemic relief plan.
$1,400 stimulus check update: When could you get your third payment?
Households could start to receive the payments in just a few weeks.
Two taco vendors in El Monte arrested after altercation breaks out with health department
Two taco stand vendors in El Monte were arrested after an altercation broke out with the county health department.
LA County reports 3,123 new COVID-19 cases, fewer hospitalizations
Los Angeles County reported 3,123 new cases of COVID-19 and 89 additional deaths, bringing the county's totals to 1,146,450 cases and 18,044 deaths since the pandemic began.