LA County hits record low of positive COVID-19 cases
Los Angeles County, which was among the hardest-hit by a deadly coronavirus surge, reported a record low number of new cases Monday as California’s overall figures continued to plummet.
Los Angeles County, which was among the hardest-hit by a deadly coronavirus surge, reported a record low number of new cases Monday as California’s overall figures continued to plummet.
Here's what you need to know about California's new school reopening deal
School districts in California are locally controlled, meaning the state can’t force them to resume in-person instruction. But it can incentivize them. The plan provides $6.6 billion collectively for districts.
School districts in California are locally controlled, meaning the state can’t force them to resume in-person instruction. But it can incentivize them. The plan provides $6.6 billion collectively for districts.
Orange County moves closer to Red Tier for reopening economy
Orange County may find itself close to the less-restrictive red tier in the state's program for reopening the economy on Tuesday.
Orange County may find itself close to the less-restrictive red tier in the state's program for reopening the economy on Tuesday.
WHO official says it’s ‘premature,’ ‘unrealistic’ to think COVID-19 pandemic will be over by end of year
Dr. Michael Ryan, director of WHO’s emergencies program, said the recent arrival of effective vaccines could at least help dramatically reduce hospitalizations and death.
Dr. Michael Ryan, director of WHO’s emergencies program, said the recent arrival of effective vaccines could at least help dramatically reduce hospitalizations and death.
Sunset Strip restaurant owners sue LA County, West Hollywood to stay open
The owners of The Classic Cat restaurant in West Hollywood are taking Los Angeles County and the city to court in hopes of keeping the business open.
The owners of The Classic Cat restaurant in West Hollywood are taking Los Angeles County and the city to court in hopes of keeping the business open.
Orange County students sue Gov. Newsom in effort to reverse indoor high school sports restrictions
A group of Orange County high school athletes filed a lawsuit against Gov. Newsom on Monday to challenge his ban on indoor youth sports.
A group of Orange County high school athletes filed a lawsuit against Gov. Newsom on Monday to challenge his ban on indoor youth sports.
In-person instruction returns at a Catholic school in Boyle Heights
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought challenges to students and their parents, but moreso for families living in the inner cities.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought challenges to students and their parents, but moreso for families living in the inner cities.
'They moved the goalposts on us': Sunset Strip restaurant owners sue LA County, West Hollywood to stay open
The owners of The Classic Cat restaurant is suing the city and LA County, alleging ongoing coronavirus restrictions could force the eatery to close by Friday.
The owners of The Classic Cat restaurant is suing the city and LA County, alleging ongoing coronavirus restrictions could force the eatery to close by Friday.
State deal encourages school reopening by April, but local resistance looms
The state of California announced a multibillion-dollar deal aimed at enticing schools to resume in-person learning April 1, but union demands for vaccinations of teachers and reduced transmission rates make it unlikely LAUSD will meet that date.
The state of California announced a multibillion-dollar deal aimed at enticing schools to resume in-person learning April 1, but union demands for vaccinations of teachers and reduced transmission rates make it unlikely LAUSD will meet that date.
Employees, customers rejoice over reopening of Pink's Hot Dogs
After being closed for nearly two months due to the height of the pandemic, Pink's Hot Dogs reopened.
After being closed for nearly two months due to the height of the pandemic, Pink's Hot Dogs reopened.
US states are easing COVID-19 restrictions too early, medical experts say
With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over and that moving too quickly could prolong the misery.
With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from health experts that the outbreak is far from over and that moving too quickly could prolong the misery.
Fauci says CDC working on guidelines for small gatherings among fully vaccinated people
During a Monday virtual press briefing, Dr. Anthony Fauci said small gatherings at home without masks are “low risk” as long as the people present have received both doses of their COVID-19 vaccine.
During a Monday virtual press briefing, Dr. Anthony Fauci said small gatherings at home without masks are “low risk” as long as the people present have received both doses of their COVID-19 vaccine.
Inner city education challenges
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought challenges to students and their parents, but moreso for families living in the inner cities.
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought challenges to students and their parents, but moreso for families living in the inner cities.
4th at-home COVID-19 test gets emergency use authorization from FDA
The FDA gave approval for the QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test, allowing certain consumers to rapidly test themselves for the coronavirus.
The FDA gave approval for the QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test, allowing certain consumers to rapidly test themselves for the coronavirus.
LA Controller reports $550M revenue shortfall by end of fiscal year
Los Angeles Controller Ron Galperin announced Monday the city is expected to have a $550 million revenue shortfall by the end of the fiscal year, but revenues may begin improving during the next fiscal year.
Los Angeles Controller Ron Galperin announced Monday the city is expected to have a $550 million revenue shortfall by the end of the fiscal year, but revenues may begin improving during the next fiscal year.
Los Angeles County expands COVID-19 vaccine effort to teachers, more essential workers
Vaccinations will be made available starting Monday to workers in education and child care, food and agriculture, and law enforcement and emergency services.
Vaccinations will be made available starting Monday to workers in education and child care, food and agriculture, and law enforcement and emergency services.
Las Virgenes 4th and 5th graders to return to the classroom on Monday
A Los Angeles County school district is at the forefront of getting kids back in the classroom. Fourth and fifth graders at Las Virgenes Unified School District return to in-person instruction on Monday.
A Los Angeles County school district is at the forefront of getting kids back in the classroom. Fourth and fifth graders at Las Virgenes Unified School District return to in-person instruction on Monday.
Agreement reached to get California children back in classrooms
California’s public schools could get $6.6 billion from the state Legislature if they return to in-person instruction by the end of March, according to a new agreement announced Monday between Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s legislative leaders.
California’s public schools could get $6.6 billion from the state Legislature if they return to in-person instruction by the end of March, according to a new agreement announced Monday between Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state’s legislative leaders.
Trader Joe's employee claims he was fired for requesting safer COVID policies
Trader Joe's disputes the former employee's allegations.
Trader Joe's disputes the former employee's allegations.
US begins distribution of single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were shipped Sunday night and could be used for injections as early as Tuesday, officials said.
Nearly 4 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine were shipped Sunday night and could be used for injections as early as Tuesday, officials said.