US surpasses 400,000 COVID-19 deaths, more than any other country in the world

The United States reached a grim milestone Tuesday when reported COVID-19 deaths from Johns Hopkins University surpassed 400,000 - a death toll far greater than any other country in the world.

COVID-19 pandemic prompts SAT to remove optional essay, subject tests

The College Board said Tuesday it will eliminate the optional essay from the SAT and do away with subject tests amid a changing college admissions landscape.

CIF Southern Section announces cancellation of fall sports playoffs, championships

The CIF Southern Section delivered some devastating news to high school student-athletes on Tuesday, announcing that playoffs and championships were cancelled for fall sports as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 

Rapid antigen COVID-19 tests now available at LAX

Los Angeles International Airport is now offering COVID-19 test results in as little as 30 minutes with the addition of rapid antigen tests at the airport's on-site laboratory, officials said Monday.

Honoring MLK during pandemic
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The celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy looked a little different with the pandemic.

Two LA City Council members motion to replace encampment cleanups

Two Los Angeles City Council members introduced a motion to replace the city's current mandatory encampment cleanup system with a voluntary one.

Disneyland vaccine distribution site closed on Tuesday, Jan. 19 due to high wind warnings

Health officials in Orange County announced the vaccine distribution site at Disneyland Resort will be closed on Tuesday, January 19 due to high wind warning issued for the area.

Biden team says Trump lift of ban on travel from Brazil, UK, Ireland amid COVID-19 surge in US won’t stand

In his final days in office, President Donald Trump issued a new proclamation on Monday lifting coronavirus-related bans on travel from Brazil, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and much of Europe as the U.S. inches towards 400,000 COVID-19 deaths.

As COVID-19 deaths surge, Los Angeles County lifts limit on number of cremations

As the COVID-19 death rate in Los Angeles County continues to climb, county officials have issued an emergency order lifting environmental limits on the number of cremations that can be performed every month.

South Pasadena police assistant, 30, dies of COVID-19 complications

A 30-year-old police assistant with the South Pasadena Police Department died over the weekend from complications due to COVID-19, the department announced Monday.

California official calls for pause on Moderna vaccine batch due to possible allergic reaction

California health officials are recommending providers pause the administration of a specific batch of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine due to possible allergic reactions that are under investigation.

Los Angeles expands COVID-19 care kit initiative to South LA and LA's Eastside

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez announced Monday the city is expanding its COVID-19 care kit initiative, which has been distributing supplies in the northeast San Fernando Valley.

Some in Hawaii outraged mainland visitors received vaccine

Maui's top public health officer has revealed at least one traveler from California recently found a way to receive a shot while visiting the Hawaiian islands.

LAUSD superintendent asks for permission to administer COVID-19 vaccine at schools

Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner said Monday he has asked state and county health officials to allow the district to provide COVID-19 vaccinations at schools to expedite administration of the shots and speed a return to in-person classes.