Councilmember introduces motion to explore legal options to force LAUSD schools to reopen
Following through on a move he announced last week, City Councilman Joe Buscaino introduced a motion Tuesday that would ask the city's lawyers to explore legal options to compel schools within the Los Angeles Unified School District to reopen for in-person learning.
Following through on a move he announced last week, City Councilman Joe Buscaino introduced a motion Tuesday that would ask the city's lawyers to explore legal options to compel schools within the Los Angeles Unified School District to reopen for in-person learning.
World's second-oldest person survives coronavirus at age 116
A 116-year-old French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person has survived COVID-19 and is looking forward to celebrating her 117th birthday on Thursday.
A 116-year-old French nun who is believed to be the world’s second-oldest person has survived COVID-19 and is looking forward to celebrating her 117th birthday on Thursday.
South Africa pivots to unapproved Johnson & Johnson vaccine after scrapping AstraZeneca
South Africa's health minister says the country will begin administering the unapproved Johnson & Johnson vaccine to its front-line health workers next week.
South Africa's health minister says the country will begin administering the unapproved Johnson & Johnson vaccine to its front-line health workers next week.
Two LA County moms volunteer to help seniors schedule vaccination appointments
Two moms in Los Angeles County decided to help seniors 65 and older who are struggling to navigate the websites to lock in a COVID-19 vaccination appointment.
Two moms in Los Angeles County decided to help seniors 65 and older who are struggling to navigate the websites to lock in a COVID-19 vaccination appointment.
Social media blamed for teens accessing drugs online
FOX 11 reported Monday about the tragic overdose death of the sixteen-year-old son of TV host and therapist Laura Berman. Drugs that he reportedly bought off of Snapchat. Hal Eisner delves deeper into how that could happen and what parents need to watch out for on their children's social media.
FOX 11 reported Monday about the tragic overdose death of the sixteen-year-old son of TV host and therapist Laura Berman. Drugs that he reportedly bought off of Snapchat. Hal Eisner delves deeper into how that could happen and what parents need to watch out for on their children's social media.
88-year-old gets coronavirus vaccine shot from special nurse - her grandson
An 88-year-old grandmother got her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine from a very special nurse
An 88-year-old grandmother got her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine from a very special nurse
Irvine City Council passes temporary hazard pay for grocery, pharmacy workers
Irvine became the first city in Orange County to implement a hazard pay for grocery and pharmacy workers in the area Tuesday.
Irvine became the first city in Orange County to implement a hazard pay for grocery and pharmacy workers in the area Tuesday.
COVID-19 pandemic encourages innovative Girl Scout cookie sales
"Cookie time" normally means Girl Scouts selling thin mints and tagalongs outside grocery stores and around their neighborhoods.
"Cookie time" normally means Girl Scouts selling thin mints and tagalongs outside grocery stores and around their neighborhoods.
MAP: LAFD administering vaccine sites for those looking for first or second doses
LAFD is administering sites where they offer vaccine for residents looking for the first or second dose.
LAFD is administering sites where they offer vaccine for residents looking for the first or second dose.
Orange County sees declines in COVID-19 cases, positivity rate as death toll mounts
January became the deadliest month for COVID-19 in Orange County Tuesday with 33 more fatalities logged, but all of the other indicators such as case and positivity rates continued a downward trend.
January became the deadliest month for COVID-19 in Orange County Tuesday with 33 more fatalities logged, but all of the other indicators such as case and positivity rates continued a downward trend.
94-year-old Hollywood Hills woman celebrates getting COVID-19 vaccine
A joyful 94-year-old woman who resides at a senior living facility in the Hollywood Hills is looking forward to many more years ahead after receiving her second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
A joyful 94-year-old woman who resides at a senior living facility in the Hollywood Hills is looking forward to many more years ahead after receiving her second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
San Antonio girl dies three days after testing positive for COVID-19
The family of nine-year-old Makenzie Gongora wants to shed light on how COVID-19 can impact children after she died just days after testing positive.
The family of nine-year-old Makenzie Gongora wants to shed light on how COVID-19 can impact children after she died just days after testing positive.
LA County Fair canceled for second year in a row due to COVID-19
Despite improving COVID-19 case numbers, the 2021 L.A. County Fair was canceled Tuesday, with organizers saying uncertainty about the rollout of vaccines and the impact of emerging new strains of the virus makes it "fiscally unfeasible" to continue planning efforts.
Despite improving COVID-19 case numbers, the 2021 L.A. County Fair was canceled Tuesday, with organizers saying uncertainty about the rollout of vaccines and the impact of emerging new strains of the virus makes it "fiscally unfeasible" to continue planning efforts.
WHO team says coronavirus unlikely to have leaked from China lab
A World Health Organization expert says the coronavirus is unlikely to have leaked from a Chinese lab and most probably jumped to humans via an intermediary species.
A World Health Organization expert says the coronavirus is unlikely to have leaked from a Chinese lab and most probably jumped to humans via an intermediary species.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.