California judge extends strip club exemption from pandemic-related restrictions
Two San Diego strip clubs can remain open and make their own determinations about providing a safe environment for dancers and patrons during the pandemic, a judge ruled Wednesday, dealing a setback to Gov. Gavin Newsom's health order that calls for such establishments to be shuttered.
No big gatherings for the holidays hurting tamale vendors
For generations of Angelenos, Christmas season is tamale season! However, tamale vendors are feeling the pain as COVID-19 is forcing families to cancel gatherings.
LA County reports 22,422 new COVID-19 cases, shatters record for most deaths in single day
Marking the worst point of the COVID-19 pandemic, but warning of even more devastating times ahead, Los Angeles County health officials Wednesday reported record-shattering numbers of virus deaths, cases and hospitalizations that have the emergency medical system "under siege."
1 in 80 people in LA County has tested positive for COVID-19, official says
LA County reports 22,422 new COVID-19 cases.
Biden’s team urges Americans to stay home on Inauguration Day and watch ceremony online
President-elect Joe Biden’s inaugural committee has asked the public to stay home on Inauguration Day in a bid to stave off an increase of COVID-19 cases.
Point of View: Why is coronavirus getting worse?
Back in March and April, we didn’t know how bad Covid-19 could get. We all hung on the words of Governor Newsom and Mayor Garcetti as they held daily news conferences. Fast forward to today when the pandemic is killing more people than it was in Marc
No big gatherings for the holidays hurting tamale vendors
Tamale vendors are feeling the pain as COVID-19 is forcing families to not host large events.
Photo shows dozens of Long Beach police officers standing shoulder-to-shoulder without masks
A photo obtained by the Long Beach Post shows dozens of police officers standing shoulder-to-shoulder, with most of the officers not wearing masks.
LA County reports 21,411 new COVID-19 cases
Marking the worst point of the COVID-19 pandemic, but warning of even more devastating times ahead, Los Angeles County health officials Wednesday reported record-shattering numbers of virus deaths, cases and hospitalizations that have the emergency medical system "under seige."
Photo shows dozens of Long Beach police officers standing shoulder-to-shoulder without masks
A photo obtained by the Long Beach Post this week shows dozens of police officers standing shoulder-to-shoulder, with most of the officers not wearing masks.
Pence, wife to receive COVID-19 vaccine Friday in live broadcast, Biden could be vaccinated next week
Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen will both receive the coronavirus vaccine during a live broadcast Friday, according to the White House.
Healthcare workers in OC receive first COVID-19 vaccine
A Providence St. Joseph Hospital nurse was the first person in Orange County to be vaccinated for COVID-19, shortly followed by other health care workers.
Grim milestone: California breaks single-day record of new COVID-19 cases
California continues to hit grim milestones as COVID-19 cases continue to surge statewide, with dangerously low ICU capacity and fatigued healthcare workers. On Wednesday, state health officials reported the Golden State managed to break its single-day record of new cases, surpassing a record made just three days prior.
Alaska health care worker suffers adverse reaction after COVID-19 vaccine
The woman, whose name is being withheld, suffered an anaphylactic reaction that required hospitalization and monitoring.
Alaska health care worker suffers adverse reaction after COVID-19 vaccine
A woman had an allergic reaction that included flushing and shortness of breath within 10 minutes of receiving the first of Pfizer's two-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
LB council moves to require extra $4-per-hour pay for frontline grocery workers
The Long Beach City Council voted unanimously Tuesday on an emergency order that will give grocery store workers in the city an extra $4 an hour to compensate them for the dangers they face in serving the public during the coronavirus pandemic.
Congress nears agreement on 2nd stimulus check in long-delayed COVID-19 relief deal
The $908 billion bipartisan package would extend direct payments of $500-$600 to most Americans but would deny long-sought aid to state and local governments.
Judge Judy says she confronted ‘narcissist’ man for not wearing mask at hair salon
Judge Judy, whose real name is Judith Sheindlin, recently channeled her no-nonsense attitude when she saw a man without a face mask at a salon amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Orange County rolls out mobile field hospitals to handle surge in COVID-19 patients
Orange County continued to set new records on Tuesday for coronavirus diagnoses and hospitalizations as county officials rolled out mobile field hospitals to handle the surge in patients.
More Southland healthcare workers to receive COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday
More Southland healthcare workers are expected to get vaccinated against the coronavirus Wednesday, as the region's hospitals continue receiving shipments of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.