$15 an hour minimum wage: Biden pushes for urgent increase amid COVID-19 pandemic
During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.
During his announcement of the “American Rescue Plan,” President-elect Joe Biden pushed for the minimum wage in the United States to be raised to at least $15 an hour.
Clearing up the confusion: Who can get a COVID-19 vaccine in LA County
Mayor Eric Garcetti clarified that there are only two groups in Los Angeles that are prioritized to receive the vaccine… healthcare workers and seniors living in skilled nursing facilities.
Mayor Eric Garcetti clarified that there are only two groups in Los Angeles that are prioritized to receive the vaccine… healthcare workers and seniors living in skilled nursing facilities.
Biden unveils $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus plan, including $1,400 stimulus checks
President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan aimed at speeding up the vaccine rollout and providing financial help to individuals, states and local governments and businesses.
President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan aimed at speeding up the vaccine rollout and providing financial help to individuals, states and local governments and businesses.
Disneyland Resort to end annual pass program
Disneyland Resort has announced plans to end its annual passholder program.
Disneyland Resort has announced plans to end its annual passholder program.
COVID hospital numbers stabilize, but LA County officials say spikes is still possible
Hospitalization numbers continued to ease slightly in Los Angeles County, although health officials warn that COVID-19 admissions could spike again in response to holiday gatherings.
Hospitalization numbers continued to ease slightly in Los Angeles County, although health officials warn that COVID-19 admissions could spike again in response to holiday gatherings.
All Riverside County residents over 65 can get COVID-19 vaccine
Starting Jan. 14, people aged 65 and older can begin getting vaccinated against COVID-19 in Riverside County.
Starting Jan. 14, people aged 65 and older can begin getting vaccinated against COVID-19 in Riverside County.
Gut bacteria may influence COVID-19 severity and immune response, study suggests
Gut bacteria may impact the severity of COVID-19, as well as the body’s immune response to the virus, a new study suggests. Imbalances in type and volume of bacteria may also be tied to “long-haul” COVID.
Gut bacteria may impact the severity of COVID-19, as well as the body’s immune response to the virus, a new study suggests. Imbalances in type and volume of bacteria may also be tied to “long-haul” COVID.
NC nurse who works in COVID-19 unit wins $1 million in state lottery
A North Carolina nurse who works in the COVID unit won a $1 million prize in the state’s lottery.
A North Carolina nurse who works in the COVID unit won a $1 million prize in the state’s lottery.
Jobless claims jump to 965,000 as COVID-19 pandemic takes toll
The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs.
The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs.
Worksite COVID-19 outbreaks soar as virus surge continues in LA County
COVID-19 outbreaks at workplaces have soared dramatically in recent weeks in response to rising community transmission, LA County health officials said Wednesday.
COVID-19 outbreaks at workplaces have soared dramatically in recent weeks in response to rising community transmission, LA County health officials said Wednesday.
LAPD Sergeant dies from COVID-19 complications
A Los Angeles Police Department sergeant has died of complications from COVID-19, Chief Michel Moore announced Wednesday.
A Los Angeles Police Department sergeant has died of complications from COVID-19, Chief Michel Moore announced Wednesday.
$2,000 checks: Biden to release stimulus package plan
On Monday, Biden maintained that getting money into the hands of Americans is a top priority when he takes office.
On Monday, Biden maintained that getting money into the hands of Americans is a top priority when he takes office.
'He had a great spirit': Family remembers Simi Valley teen who passed from COVID-19
A Simi Valley family is grieving after 15-year-old Braden Wilson, passed away from MIS-C, a rare condition in children linked to COVID-19.
A Simi Valley family is grieving after 15-year-old Braden Wilson, passed away from MIS-C, a rare condition in children linked to COVID-19.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County defying all odds during COVID-19 pandemic
With so much stacked up against it, the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County keeps trucking, committed to ending hunger one can of food at a time.
With so much stacked up against it, the Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County keeps trucking, committed to ending hunger one can of food at a time.
Disney World being considered for use as a vaccine center
If Disneyland can do it, so can Disney World.
If Disneyland can do it, so can Disney World.
Costco closing all in-store photo centers
Costco is saying goodbye to one of the signature staples of its business: in-store photo centers.
Costco is saying goodbye to one of the signature staples of its business: in-store photo centers.
Orange County sees high demand of people wanting vaccine after mega site opens at Disneyland
It’s the happiest place on earth for OC residents over 65-years-old. They are now able to join first responders in getting a COVID-19 vaccine at the first super pod delivery location at a Disney parking area.
It’s the happiest place on earth for OC residents over 65-years-old. They are now able to join first responders in getting a COVID-19 vaccine at the first super pod delivery location at a Disney parking area.
IRS and Treasury to stop sending stimulus checks this week
Legislation providing for the $600 payments, which was approved by lawmakers at the end of last month, stipulated that the departments needed to issue all payments by Friday.
Legislation providing for the $600 payments, which was approved by lawmakers at the end of last month, stipulated that the departments needed to issue all payments by Friday.
Orange County reports 31 more COVID-19 deaths, 3,847 cases
Orange County Wednesday reported 31 more COVID-19 fatalities and 3,847 new cases as officials opened up the county's first mega- vaccination site at Disneyland in Anaheim.
Orange County Wednesday reported 31 more COVID-19 fatalities and 3,847 new cases as officials opened up the county's first mega- vaccination site at Disneyland in Anaheim.
California allowing residents 65 and older to get COVID-19 vaccine
California is immediately allowing residents 65 and older to get scarce coronavirus vaccines.
California is immediately allowing residents 65 and older to get scarce coronavirus vaccines.