Doctor in Montebello discusses with patients about importance of getting COVID-19 vaccine

As Johnson & Johnson's one-shot vaccine is close to entering the mix of available doses, patients worry the new batch from Johnson & Johnson may not be as effective as the other vaccine brands.

Riverside United School District inches closer to reopening
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Inch by inch, that?s how some Riverside County residents describe the school district's pace of reopening classrooms.

Patients fear Johnson and Johnson vaccine may not be as effective
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As Johnson and Johnson's one-shot vaccine is close to entering the mix of available doses, patients worry the new batch from Johnson and Johnson may not be as effective as the other vaccine brands.

California sets aside 40% doses for hardest-hit communities, creates 'vaccine equity metric'

The doses will be spread out among 400 ZIP codes with about 8 million people eligible for shots. The areas are considered most vulnerable based on metrics such as household income, education level, housing status and access to transportation.

‘Inexplicable’: Fauci says now is not the time for states to roll back COVID-19 restrictions

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the United States’ top infectious disease expert, said states rolling back health measures meant to protect Americans from COVID-19 amid the ongoing pandemic is “inexplicable.”

Tourism officials call on Gov. Newsom to issue guidelines for reopening of events, conventions

Tourism officials and labor groups are calling on California Governor Gavin Newsom to immediately issue guidelines clarifying under what conditions business meetings, events, and conventions can resume.

California Legislature OKs plan aimed at in-person learning

California lawmakers on Thursday approved a $6.6 billion plan aimed at pressuring school districts to return students to the classroom before the end of the school year.

COVID-19 numbers improve, restrictions likely to be lifted soon in LA County

Los Angeles County is on track to exit the restrictive purple tier of the state's four-level economic-reopening road map by late March. If it advances to the less-restrictive red tier, more businesses could be cleared to open.

Universal Studios Hollywood to reopen with outdoor dining, shopping experience

Theme park enthusiasts will officially be able to get a taste of Universal Studios Hollywood when it takes its first step toward reopening with an outdoor dining and shopping experience beginning March 12. 

California amusement parks face 'slow and difficult' recovery after year-long closure

This month marks one year since Disneyland indefinitely closed its gates due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Now, California's amusement parks are on track to be the last to reopen across the United States. 

California to allot 40% of vaccine doses to vulnerable areas

California will begin setting aside 40% of all vaccine doses for the state’s most vulnerable neighborhoods in an effort to inoculate people most at risk from the coronavirus and get the state’s economy open more quickly.

Unemployment claims climb to 745,000; layoffs still high

The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving.

California governor hints sports attendance could return at outdoor stadiums

Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday the state is having "advanced conversations" with Major League Baseball and local health authorities around California, and he expressed confidence that if COVID-19 trends continue downward, fans will be back in the seats of outdoor stadiums when baseball season begins.

COVID-19 long haulers share experiences of inhalers, hazy lung scans

There are several people who report long-term conditions after battling COVID-19, including hazy lung scans and inhaler usage.