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Nine months into the pandemic, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said it will begin labeling masks that are most effective, and the plan has already gotten the stamp of approval from Southern California health experts.
Los Angeles Police Department officials described it as an apparent robbery attempt.
With the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines underway, the Segerstrom Center for the Arts Wednesday announced plans to resume Broadway shows next fall.
A survey conducted by Educators for Excellence-Los Angeles, a teacher-led organization, and the USC Rossier School of Education found that 94% of teachers surveyed said students have been less engaged.
As of Wednesday evening, 1,383,078 Riverside County residents, 1,383,914 San Bernardino County residents and 310,661 Ventura County residents had been tested for COVID-19.
Los Angeles County's new district attorney is coming under attack for the policy changes he announced his first day in office.
Diocese of Orange Bishop Kevin W. Vann has tested positive for coronavirus and currently has mild symptoms, a spokeswoman for the diocese confirmed Wednesday.
The CDC is recommending against large gatherings this holiday to prevent the spread of coronavirus, and tamale sales are suffering.
Los Angeles Unified School District superintendent Austin Beutner is making a call to action, positioning the district as a partner in helping to control the coronavirus pandemic, help families cope and get students back to school safely.
"We are the gold standard. They're back there in Hollywood making movies right now because of us."
The fire first started as a two-acre grass fire at about 12:10 p.m., but is now threatening to move into heavy brush.
Grocers with at least 300 employees nationwide will be required to provide their employees with the extra money for at least the next 120 days.
A Riverside County woman Wednesday pleaded guilty to a federal criminal charge for fraudulently obtaining more than $500,000 in pandemic-related unemployment benefits.
Manuel Calderon is described as Hispanic, 5'7" and 185 pounds, with brown eyes and short black-gray hair, the sheriff's department
City Attorney Mike Feuer said people should beware of texts or calls or house visits from people claiming they have a vaccine or can give people early access to an inoculation.
