Restauranteurs from SoCal counties react to stay-at-home order being lifted
Health officials and restauranteurs are cautiously optimistic after the state announced that outdoor dining will be allowed in California.
LA County deputy dies of COVID-19 complications
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is mourning the loss of one of its own.
Report: Portland mayor pepper-sprayed man out of fear of safety, contracting COVID
Portland, Oregon, Mayor Ted Wheeler pepper-sprayed a man who confronted and videotaped him and a former mayor as they left a restaurant Sunday evening.
California lifts regional stay-at-home order, allowing more businesses to reopen
More businesses were allowed to reopen with modifications after the state lifted its regional stay-at-home order on Monday, state health officials announced.
Nail salon co-owner relieved stay-at-home order was lifted days after receiving power shutoff threats
The nail salon had been defying the shutdown for months. Owners say last week, the city issued a citation warning that her power would be shut off Monday if they don't close their doors.
‘Call the pros’: Chick-fil-A helps direct gridlocked traffic at S.C. drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine site
A South Carolina mayor turned to Chick-fil-A to help with gridlocked traffic at a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine site - getting the wait time from an hour to just 15 minutes.
What restrictions does LA County have now that California isn't under a stay-at-home order?
As California is no longer under a stay-at-home order, LA County is working to give clarity to residents on what can and can't reopen in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
California resident dies after receiving COVID-19 vaccine, officials say
An investigation was underway, following the death of a person who died shortly after receiving a vaccine for the coronavirus in Placer County last week.
Proposal would extend California eviction rule through June
California plans to extend eviction protections through the end of June while using federal money to pay off up to 80% of most tenants’ unpaid rent, according to an agreement announced Monday between Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s top two legislative leaders.
1 in 5 Americans have sexually transmitted diseases
New federal data show that an estimated 1 in 5 people in the United States have had a sexually transmitted infection on any given day and half of them are in people under the age of 24.
Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine appears effective against new variants, working on booster shot as precaution
Moderna said it is developing a new vaccine against the new variant first detected in South Africa as a precaution.
Gov. Newsom expected to lift California's stay-at-home order Monday, his office confirms
Restaurant owners and workers are expecting California's stay-at-home order to be lifted sometime Monday.
Budweiser joins Coke, Pepsi brands in sitting out Super Bowl to donate to COVID-19 vaccination efforts
Anheuser-Busch won't be advertising its Budweiser brand during Super Bowl LV. Instead, it’s donating the money it would have spent on the ad to coronavirus vaccination awareness efforts.
Restaurant union expecting Gov. Newsom to lift stay-at-home order for all of California
Restaurant owners and workers are expecting California's stay-at-home order to be lifted sometime Monday.
Canadian woman wins jackpot using numbers from husband’s 20-year old dream
A woman won the lottery after playing the same numbers for the past 20 years that appeared in her husband’s dream.
Biden to reinstate COVID-19 travel rules
President Joe Biden on Monday will formally reinstate COVID-19 travel restrictions on non-U.S. travelers from Brazil, Ireland, the United Kingdom and 26 other European countries that allow travel across open borders, according to two White House officials.
COVID-19 hospitalizations declining in Orange County
Orange County reported 1,795 new cases of COVID-19 and 13 additional deaths, bringing the county's totals to 223,288 cases and 2,638 fatalities since the pandemic began.
Scientists developing color-changing test strip to stick on face masks and detect COVID-19
The test, in development from Researchers at the University of California San Diego, collects droplets from the person’s breath and changes color depending on results, similar to how a home pregnancy test works.
Despite pandemic eviction bans, people are still losing their homes
The California eviction moratorium currently expires on January 31. Some people are losing housing despite the moratorium, and others who can't pay are harassed by landlords.
Walmart expects to deliver up to 13M COVID-19 vaccine doses per month
Walmart announced Friday that it expects to deliver up to 13 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine per month "when supply and allocations allow."