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No states mandate that students receive the COVID-19 vaccine, though other vaccine requirements remain in place.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
The variant, which has an unusually large number of mutations, has also been spotted in numerous countries, but remains rare for now.
Reformulated vaccine is already available at some pharmacies and will be more widely accessible starting next week.
The new shots are similar to previously approved formulas but were updated to target strains of the virus descended from Omicron.
The CDC recommends a new shot, targeting more a recent variant, for virtually all Americans to reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalization or death.
"It was a creative way-- here's how politics works. Politics is boring," Santos said.
The measure now goes to President Biden's desk for his signature.
The announcement appeared to be in response to widespread protests in recent weeks, including some of the boldest demonstrations China has seen in decades.
Local pharmacy workers say they've been getting more people coming in for vaccinations, both for COVID and the flu, which have been hitting the Southland hard.
A new COVID wave is coming, and public health officials are urging the public to get booster shots.
In light of the story's airing, Daniel Pearl Magnet High School rescinded the suspension of the teacher, Adriana Chavira. However, they gave no reason as to why the punishment was lifted.
Dr. Daisy Dodd, a physician with Kaiser Permanente, joined the studio to discuss a pair of new COVID-19 vaccination booster shots soon to be available to the public that specifically target the omicron variant.
Dr. Daisy Dodd, a physician with Kaiser Permanente, joined the studio to discuss a pair of newly approved vaccine booster shots specifically designed to target the omicron variant of COVID-19, and how soon the United States public is able to receive their doses.
Federal health officials say thousands of updated booster shots are already being shipped around the country.
Tina Patel reports on the newly approved COVID-19 vaccinations for children ages five-years-old and younger, and how some parents are still a little skeptical about having it administered to their child.
Tena Ezzeddine reports from East Hollywood, outside Children's Hospital on the expectation that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will sign off on a COVID-19 vaccine for children under the age of 5 years old.
The FDA's panel of vaccine advisers voted unanimously that the benefits of Pfizer's and Moderna's shots outweigh the risks in young children.
The company says it'll give U.S. regulators the data soon. Moderna is already seeking U.S. clearance to vaccinate kids 5 and under.
The trials were primarily conducted during COVID's Omicron wave.
A rally is planned for Downtown Los Angeles, but it wasn't immediately clear how many trucks were still in the convoy, which began in early 2022.
In the fight against the pandemic, the Food and Drug Administration authorized a new round of Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines for adults who are 50 or over.
Rates of breakthrough COVID-19 cases were largely similar among all three vaccines in the CDC's data.
The ordinance requires people over age 12 to show proof of vaccination before patronizing indoor establishments such as restaurants and gyms.
Police say that one of the two cars involved in the collision veered into the pedestrian who was walking in the area.
Logan O'Hoppe homered and had a tiebreaking RBI single as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Athletics 7-5 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win.
Santa Ana City Council members on Tuesday voted to move forward with a program that would create an alert system to notify residents before federal immigration sweeps.
Max Muncy's sacrifice fly to center scored Shohei Ohtani with the winning run in the 10th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 to snap a four-game skid.
The footage shows a different fire burning in what looks to be the exact same spot as where investigators believe the Palisades Fire sparked on Jan. 7.
Police say that one of the two cars involved in the collision veered into the pedestrian who was walking in the area.
Santa Ana City Council members on Tuesday voted to move forward with a program that would create an alert system to notify residents before federal immigration sweeps.
The footage shows a different fire burning in what looks to be the exact same spot as where investigators believe the Palisades Fire sparked on Jan. 7.
KCAL News is going to be in Claremont for the next "Coffee With KCAL" event.
Police say that the shooting happened a little before 9 a.m. near Avalon Boulevard and Florence Avenue.
The footage shows a different fire burning in what looks to be the exact same spot as where investigators believe the Palisades Fire sparked on Jan. 7.
Police say that the shooting happened a little before 9 a.m. near Avalon Boulevard and Florence Avenue.
Some parts of the Inland Empire could reach a little over 100 degrees as a two-day burst of heat pushes through Southern California.
The rival Armenian crime syndicates were locked in an apparent power struggle over territory in LA County, the Justice Department says.
The troublesome Atlas Iron and Metal Corp. was forced to close its Watts recycling plant after a no-contest plea for polluting a nearby high school campus.
Santa Ana City Council members on Tuesday voted to move forward with a program that would create an alert system to notify residents before federal immigration sweeps.
Some parts of the Inland Empire could reach a little over 100 degrees as a two-day burst of heat pushes through Southern California.
A preliminary 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Grapevine Monday afternoon.
An Easter Sunday traffic stop by an Irvine police officer led to the investigation and arrests of four men and a woman.
The Coastal Act of 1976 bars private properties from blocking public access to beaches along the California coast.
Police say that one of the two cars involved in the collision veered into the pedestrian who was walking in the area.
The 86-year-old woman was found "near a large group of boulders" off Highway 247 in the Johnson Valley area, according to San Bernardino County deputies.
Some parts of the Inland Empire could reach a little over 100 degrees as a two-day burst of heat pushes through Southern California.
The Riverside Board of Supervisors on Tuesday unanimously voted to approve a request from the county fire chief to close a number of outdoor recreational locations and hiking trails for the duration of the looming wildfire season.
A six-year-old Chino boy is recovering after suffering third-degree burns he suffered when he stepped on an electrical vault at a park last week.
KCAL News Investigates gets answers after senior reporter Ross Palombo uncovers serious concerns regarding brush clearance in the wake of the Palisades Fire.
Councilwoman Traci Park vowed to get more resources for LAFD's brush clearance unit. Ross Palombo reports.
A KCAL News Investigation has discovered dozens of parcels of lands in the Palisades Fire zone that presented fire danger due to overgrown brush, a problem that firefighters had been trying to fix for years.
A KCAL News Investigation has discovered dozens of parcels of lands in the Palisades Fire zone that presented fire danger due to overgrown brush, a problem that firefighters had been trying to fix for years. Ross Palombo reports.
A Southern California lawmaker is calling for a state audit of LAUSD after a lawsuit claims it defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars in funding.
Three days after an explosion believed to be intended for a fertility clinic rocked the city of Palm Springs, California, the smell of smoke still filled the air.
George Wendt, the comedian and actor known for his beloved role as Norm on "Cheers," has died.
Ashli Babbitt's death was a rallying point for Trump loyalists and Capitol rioters who alleged police used unnecessary force in stopping the mob on Jan. 6.
Guy Edward Bartkus, 25, is believed to be the suspect behind a bombing outside of a fertility clinic in Palm Springs on Saturday.
Scottie Scheffler has won the PGA Championship for his third major title.
The U.S. Senate is set to take a controversial vote on whether or not to lift that ban.
Ashli Babbitt's death was a rallying point for Trump loyalists and Capitol rioters who alleged police used unnecessary force in stopping the mob on Jan. 6.
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office said in a statement on Sunday.
A bronze statue of first lady Melania Trump was sawed off and carried away from her hometown in Slovenia.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced his revised $332 billion state spending proposal, revealing that California is facing a $12 billion budget deficit.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Some of the free supplies being provided include at-home COVID-19 test kits, condoms, fentanyl test strips and naloxone.
A Los Angeles County resident tested positive for measles after traveling to Texas, according to the Department of Public Health.
California officials said bird flu testing has not stopped, despite social media rumors.
Orange County health officials on Wednesday warned the public after a bat that was found at a park last week tested positive for rabies.
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a pause to the enrollment of more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026 as California faces a steep budget deficit.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
Logan O'Hoppe homered and had a tiebreaking RBI single as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Athletics 7-5 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win.
Max Muncy's sacrifice fly to center scored Shohei Ohtani with the winning run in the 10th inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 to snap a four-game skid.
Taylor Ward hit a two-run homer, Nolan Schanuel also went deep and the Los Angeles Angels beat the skidding Athletics 4-3 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series.
Brandon Pfaadt became the first seven-game winner in the majors and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 9-5.
Marco Reus scored two goals for the LA Galaxy in a 2-2 tie with Los Angeles FC in the 20th playing of El Tráfico in the MLS regular season.
George Wendt, the comedian and actor known for his beloved role as Norm on "Cheers," has died.
Shriner is due back in court on June 18, according to prosecutors.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend, the singer Cassie Ventura, took the stand this week at his sex trafficking trial in New York City.
Kim Kardashian took the witness stand at the Paris trial of 10 people who stand accused over a 2016 robbery in the French capital during which she was held at gunpoint.
Rapper Tory Lanez was hospitalized after he was attacked at the California Correctional Institution in Tehachapi, where he is serving his 10-year sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020.
Lesley Marin reports from Santa Ana, where city council members on Tuesday approved a further look at a system that would alert Santa Ana residents of ICE activity.
The 21-year-old off-duty Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy who was killed in a multi-car crash in Santa Clarita has been identified as Deputy Daniel V. Chavira. Jasmine Viel reports.
Desmond Shaw flies to Hollywood for tonight's Look At This!
The videos, which were recently reported on by the San Francisco Chronicle, may point towards an answer by showing a different fire that burned in what looks to be the exact same area near Skull Rock trailhead days earlier, on New Year's Day. Laurie Perez reports.
Jasmine Viel searches for answers after learning that many seniors were left behind by county programs meant to help them.
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.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
