New Orleans shutters bars, bans liquor sales during 2021 Mardi Gras weekend
New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell announced that all bars will be closed and liquor sales will be banned during Mardi Gras weekend in order to curb the spread of COVID-19.
New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell announced that all bars will be closed and liquor sales will be banned during Mardi Gras weekend in order to curb the spread of COVID-19.
'Political stunts will not reopen schools,' LAUSD Superintendent says in response to lawsuit motion
Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner released a statement Friday, saying in part that "political stunts will not reopen schools" after a city councilmember announced plans to introduce a motion asking the city attorney to explore legal options for forcing the district to reopen its campuses for in-person learning, despite the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner released a statement Friday, saying in part that "political stunts will not reopen schools" after a city councilmember announced plans to introduce a motion asking the city attorney to explore legal options for forcing the district to reopen its campuses for in-person learning, despite the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
Senate signals bipartisan support for more targeted $1,400 stimulus checks
The Senate voted 99-1 to bar 'upper-income taxpayers' from receiving next stimulus check
The Senate voted 99-1 to bar 'upper-income taxpayers' from receiving next stimulus check
Pentagon to deploy troops across US to assist COVID-19 vaccine drive
The White House said about 1,000 active duty military personnel will deploy to state vaccination centers, helping to administer thousands of shots a day.
The White House said about 1,000 active duty military personnel will deploy to state vaccination centers, helping to administer thousands of shots a day.
Burbank teen inspires others through yoga
A Burbank teen is on a mission to change the world and be a positive force on and off the yoga mat.
A Burbank teen is on a mission to change the world and be a positive force on and off the yoga mat.
Bipartisan bill calls for moving theme parks to California's orange tier in hopes of reopening sooner
As COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll out across the nation, theme park officials say it’s time to reopen.
As COVID-19 vaccines continue to roll out across the nation, theme park officials say it’s time to reopen.
Mass COVID-19 vaccination site opens at Cal Poly Pomona
To better help the community, a new mass COVID-19 vaccination site opened Friday at Cal Poly Pomona.
To better help the community, a new mass COVID-19 vaccination site opened Friday at Cal Poly Pomona.
Fauci warns against Super Bowl parties: 'Just lay low and cool it'
The nation's top infectious disease expert doesn't want the Super Bowl to turn into a super spreader.
The nation's top infectious disease expert doesn't want the Super Bowl to turn into a super spreader.
US won't make immigration arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites
The U.S. government says it won't be making routine immigration enforcement arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites.
The U.S. government says it won't be making routine immigration enforcement arrests at COVID-19 vaccination sites.
'Vaccine chasers' line up in hopes of getting leftover doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Some people, without appointments or eligibility, are lining up at clinics and hospitals in hopes of securing a leftover dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
Some people, without appointments or eligibility, are lining up at clinics and hospitals in hopes of securing a leftover dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
LA City Councilman to introduce motion to consider legal options to reopen schools
Councilman Joe Buscaino looks to ask the city attorney to explore legal options for forcing LAUSD to reopen its campuses for in-person learning.
Councilman Joe Buscaino looks to ask the city attorney to explore legal options for forcing LAUSD to reopen its campuses for in-person learning.
LA Sheriff calls superspreader task force a success after 24 party raids, over 3,000 people detained
The task force recovered more than a dozen guns and also rescued a juvenile human trafficking victim.
The task force recovered more than a dozen guns and also rescued a juvenile human trafficking victim.
Johnson & Johnson asks FDA to authorize its 1-dose COVID-19 vaccine
Johnson & Johnson says it has asked US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
Johnson & Johnson says it has asked US regulators to OK its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the COVID-19 vaccine delivery process at LAX
As California prepares to open two mass COVID-19 vaccination sites as part of a federal pilot program to boost the number of available doses, commercial airlines have been assisting in ramping up delivery efforts.
As California prepares to open two mass COVID-19 vaccination sites as part of a federal pilot program to boost the number of available doses, commercial airlines have been assisting in ramping up delivery efforts.
Jobless claims fall to 779,000; layoffs grind on
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell to 779,000 last week, a historically high total that shows that a sizable number of people are still losing jobs to the viral pandemic.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell to 779,000 last week, a historically high total that shows that a sizable number of people are still losing jobs to the viral pandemic.
Who will receive a third stimulus check? What we know so far
Congressional Democrats are barreling ahead on passing a sprawling coronavirus relief plan without any Republican support, likely ensuring that most Americans will receive a third stimulus check.
Congressional Democrats are barreling ahead on passing a sprawling coronavirus relief plan without any Republican support, likely ensuring that most Americans will receive a third stimulus check.
Health department confirms third case of U.K. COVID-19 variant in LA County
The Los Angeles County Public Health Department has confirmed the third case of the COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7.
The Los Angeles County Public Health Department has confirmed the third case of the COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7.
Trader Joe's adds $2 per hour in COVID-19 'hazard pay' for workers
Trader Joe's is raising its workers' pay by an additional $2 an hour during the coronavirus pandemic, as Los Angeles weighs an ordinance that would mandate an extra $5 an hour for many workers at large grocery stores and pharmacies.
Trader Joe's is raising its workers' pay by an additional $2 an hour during the coronavirus pandemic, as Los Angeles weighs an ordinance that would mandate an extra $5 an hour for many workers at large grocery stores and pharmacies.
Mayor Garcetti discusses distance learning impact on students and desire to reopen schools
During a press briefing Wednesday, LA Mayor Eric Garcetti touched on the challenges surrounding distance learning and the need to reopen schools for students.
During a press briefing Wednesday, LA Mayor Eric Garcetti touched on the challenges surrounding distance learning and the need to reopen schools for students.
Mayor Garcetti announces new COVID-19 mobile vaccination program
Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a new mobile vaccination program aimed at bringing COVID-19 vaccines to neighborhoods with the highest rates of the virus and coronavirus-related deaths.
Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a new mobile vaccination program aimed at bringing COVID-19 vaccines to neighborhoods with the highest rates of the virus and coronavirus-related deaths.