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FEMA has been working with the CDC and other federal, state, tribal and territorial authorities, plus partners in the private sector to expedite COVID-19 vaccinations throughout the country.
On Wednesday, about 50 doses were given to homeless people living on Skid Row.
Two other people were also injured.
The letter is the latest volley in Superintendent Austin Beutner's campaign to get teachers and school employees moved to the front of the line of the state's vaccination schedule.
Two small storm systems moving into the Southland could bring some light rain starting Thursday evening, but forecasters said the area probably won't get too wet.
With high school sports competitions postponed indefinitely in California, football player Isaiah Navarro was getting angry that his year was looking more and more like a bust.
The counterfeit bottles were discovered in a single shipment from Hong Kong that was only supposed to contain cell phone accessories.
Anthony Mark Brown, 56, was arrested Wednesday while on duty. He is a 26-year veteran of the department most recently assigned to the Long Beach Airport as part of the Security Services Division in the Support Bureau, according to Long Beach police officials.
Mayor Eric Garcetti said that by Thursday the city will have exhausted its supply of Moderna vaccines for first doses, prompting the closure of the non-mobile vaccination sites.
The fire was reported at film processing business in the 16600 block of West Schoenborn Street at about 2:40 a.m. Firefighters were able to have the flames out within a half hour.
There was fear that the 6,000 Pfizer doses slated to be administered at the Soka University vaccination super site had potentially spoiled and may be unusable due to a malfunctioning refrigerator discovered very early Wednesday morning.
Sgt. Mike McCarthy was finally released from the hospital Wednesday afternoon, after 52 days in the COVID-19 ICU hospital wing, according to Santa Ana police.
Both were discovered dead in the same campus housing facility.
Disney has fired actress Gina Carano from its hit show "The Mandalorian" after she shared messages to her Instagram account this week that the company called "abhorrent."
The Wesley School, a private school in North Hollywood, sent an email to its parents that all employees who wanted to receive a COVID-19 vaccine were able to get their first dose "through a special program for essential workers and educators."
The Dodgers made a stunning move to acquire back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal in a blockbuster trade ahead of the deadline.
Several people were killed in a shooting Saturday afternoon at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, local authorities said.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The National Weather Service said scorching temperatures can be expected virtually everywhere at least 10 miles from the coast.
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
The delayed Metro and LA City construction project promised new sidewalks, trees, parks and storefront makeovers.
The Ojai Raptor Center said specialists are still trying to determine the unknown illness ailing Big Bear bald eagle Jackie.
The shooting left one man dead in the 700 block of Magnolia Avenue at around 1 a.m. on Friday.
The Los Angeles Police Department said the suspect fled on a bicycle after stabbing the victim to death.
Prosecutors said some of the recordings allegedly contained sexist, homophobic and racist remarks.
A study from the journal Science Advances confirms what many of us believed: that more heat waves mean more fires.
Big waves in Orange County have put lifeguards on alert, following a tragic accident just a month ago.
The partnership will bring a Pioneer Baseball League team to Irvine in 2027, much like the Long Beach Coast, which joined the league earlier this year.
Some Southern California communities could be at risk of flooding in the coming days due to Hurricane Genevieve.
Irvine police say that the 25-year-old man spray-painted as many as 13 Teslas in various Orange County parking garages.
The Ojai Raptor Center said specialists are still trying to determine the unknown illness ailing Big Bear bald eagle Jackie.
A police task force recovered 50 stolen vehicles worth $1.8 million from a chop shop in Norco.
A study from the journal Science Advances confirms what many of us believed: that more heat waves mean more fires.
Attorneys representing Emmanuel Haro's 3-year-old claimed Riverside County failed to protect the children from their parents, ultimately leading to the 7-month-old's death.
Adva Lavie, also known as Mia Ventura, faces another felony charge after she allegedly stole $11,100 worth of property from a man's Airbnb during the Coachella Music Festival.
Several people were killed in a shooting Saturday afternoon at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, local authorities said.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
FIFA is shelving a controversial plan that would have allowed for billions of dollars in private commercial investment in the World Cup after the proposal was met with fierce opposition from its member nations.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss an indictment charging U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn with ripping the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying the damage was caused by "botched installation and not vandalism."
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office has released tax returns showing he and his wife made between $1.7 million and $2 million annually from 2022 through 2024.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
President Trump cracked jokes at the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The Dodgers made a stunning move to acquire back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal in a blockbuster trade ahead of the deadline.
Jonathan Sirois made nine saves to earn his first clean sheet of the season as FC Dallas played LA Galaxy to a scoreless draw.
Brice Turang had a go-ahead RBI single in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers finished off a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night.
Thomas Müller scored on a penalty kick late in the second half as the Vancouver Whitecaps battled back for a 1-1 draw with Los Angeles FC.
Andruw Monasterio hit a ground-rule double to lead off the eighth and scored the go-ahead run on Connor Wong's double-play grounder as the streaking Boston Red Sox edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A lawsuit alleges that a drive storing a $45 million spy film starring Nicolas Cage was "stolen right off a Netflix desk."
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
Four women say Hollywood star Jared Leto committed sexual crimes against them when they were teenagers, in interviews with the BBC.
Sophia Maddox, co-director of the Hulu documentary "My Grandfather Charles Manson," spoke about her deeply personal journey after finding out through a DNA test that her biological grandfather was one of American history's most infamous criminals.
The Los Angeles Dodgers made a stunning move to acquire back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal in a blockbuster trade with the Detroit Tigers for a package that includes Dodgers prospect Zyhir Hope.
How much longer will the sweltering heat persist in Southern California? Alex Biston takes a look in her NEXT Weather Forecast.
Riverside residents gathered on Saturday to discuss changing the name of the Cesar Chavez Community Center. Zach Boetto reports, speaking with people who are for and against the motion.
Lauren Pozen reports from Venice Beach, one of many Southern California beaches where people flocked on Saturday to beat the heat.
Brittney Ermon reports from Pacoima, one of many cities where people waited until the sun went down to enjoy their summer and avoid the sweltering heat.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
