Christmas Eve milestone: California tops 2 million confirmed cases of coronavirus
California’s infection rate — in terms of number of cases per 100,000 people — is lower than the U.S. average but its 40 million residents means it outpaces other states in sheer numbers. More than 23,000 Californians have died since the pandemic began.
Despite COVID-19 surge, people hit the stores to holiday shop
The COVID-19 pandemic isn't keeping people from getting their Christmas shopping done.
Despite pleas from health officials LAX reports uptick in holiday travel; ramps up safety measures
Despite pleas from local and public health officials, tens of thousands of travelers are passing through LAX every day this holiday season, according to airport officials.
‘She was shattered’: 33-year-old new mom dies from COVID-19 before holding her newborn daughter
A new mother died from COVID-19 more than a month after giving birth to her only daughter, and because of the 33-year-old’s coronavirus infection, she was never able to hold the baby girl.
‘Profoundly sad’: Mother and daughter die of COVID-19 less than a week apart in same hospital
A Florida mother and daughter both died of COVID-19 in the same hospital less than a week apart.
COVID-19 death toll continues to rise, LA county sets new daily record
On Wednesday, Los Angeles County Public Health reported 145 coronavirus-related deaths, the highest single-day number of the entire pandemic.
82-year-old COVID-19 patient beaten to death at hospital in Lancaster, deputies say
The suspect became upset when the 82-year-old patient started praying.
Chipotle not requiring workers to get COVID-19 vaccine, but will ‘strongly encourage it’
In an interview on Tuesday, Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol said the company will cover any cost employees may accrue to get the vaccine, but it will not mandate that every worker get one.
Millions of Americans receiving unemployment aid could face surprise tax bill
Unemployment benefits, including the extra money distributed through federal aid programs, count as taxable income.
'I don’t know if this is the smartest idea': Holiday travel surges despite COVID-19 outbreak
Millions of Americans are traveling ahead of Christmas and New Year’s, despite pleas from public health experts that they stay home to avoid fueling the raging coronavirus pandemic that has killed more than 320,000 nationwide.
Researchers find microplastics in human placentas for 1st time, calling it 'matter of great concern'
For the first time, researchers have found microplastics in human placentas of four healthy women who had normal pregnancies and births.
Beyoncé to offer $5,000 grants to families facing eviction
The singer plans to continue to help families hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
EMT tests negative after giving CPR to passenger on LAX-bound flight who died from COVID-19
A 32-year-old Los Angeles EMT jumped into service after a passenger onboard a United Airlines flight suffered cardiac arrest mid-flight on Monday, December 14. TMZ obtained exclusive video of the lifesaving efforts during that flight from Orlando to LAX, which was diverted to New Orleans.
Holiday Heroes: 'Hood Santa' and his foundation planning Christmas Eve celebration for community
The Hood Santa strikes again, ending 2020 with yet another toy giveaway.
New staffing mandates: OC nurses stage walkout
With local hospitals overwhelmed, some of the nurses in SoCal staged a walkout demanding safety protection and resources.
Pfizer to give US another 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer and BioNTech will supply the U.S. with an additional 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine under a new agreement.
Coronavirus reaches Antarctica, bringing pandemic to last untouched continent
Chilean authorities announced that at least 58 people that were at two military bases in Antarctica or on a navy ship that went to the continent tested positive for the new coronavirus.
'Don't share your air': Coalition of medical professionals pleads with public as COVID-19 cases surge
Officials with Sutter Health, Kaiser Permanente and Dignity Health spoke at a virtual news conference designed to encourage Californians to stay home during the holidays.
Couple dies from COVID-19 holding hands after 61 years of marriage
A North Carolina couple married for more than six decades held hands in their final moments before passing away from COVID-19.
Trump asks Congress to amend $900B COVID-19 relief bill, increase stimulus checks to $2,000
The bill that was passed by Congress establishes a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans, but President Donald Trump said he wants lawmakers to increase the check amounts to $2,000 per person or $4,000 for married couples.