CA Residents 65 And Older Can Now Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
The state of California Wednesday authorized immediate access to COVID-19 vaccines for all residents aged 65 and older, following new guidance from the federal government.
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The state of California Wednesday authorized immediate access to COVID-19 vaccines for all residents aged 65 and older, following new guidance from the federal government.
The Orange County Health Care Agency Wednesday reported 3,847 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases and 31 additional deaths, bringing countywide totals to 199,532 cases and 2,179 deaths.
As Dodger Stadium this week is getting converted from a COVID-19 testing site to a mass vaccination center, the slow rollout of the program was still under scrutiny.
The Disneyland Resort super site will be operational later this week, officials said. Only those identified under Phase 1A who have an appointment will be able to receive a vaccination at the county's super sites.
Cars snaked through Irvine for nearly two miles Friday as healthcare workers and those at highest risk of COVID-19 exposure lined up for their chance to be vaccinated.
Ralphs has begun administering free COVID-19 vaccinations to its pharmacists and pharmacy staff, along with other health care providers at its 50 pharmacies in Los Angeles and Riverside counties.
Dr. Oliver Brooks, who sits on the state's vaccine committee which helps establish distribution rules, said there have been logistical challenges with the vaccine allocations.
The city's health department was providing the vaccines to skilled nursing care workers and dialysis center staff.
Riverside County said it started offering vaccines to first responders, including those with AMR, last week and urged any healthcare worker unable to get answers from their employers to contact the county.
California has only administered about a third of the COVID-19 vaccines in its possession - leaving many wondering when it will be their turn.
Vaccines are not mandated for employees at KPC Health's seven hospitals, but are strongly recommended.
Riverside County Thursday held its first in a series of COVID-19 vaccine clinics for first responders.
President-elect Joe Biden Tuesday warned Americans that they need to brace for a "very tough period for our nation" and said the Trump administration's plans for distributing coronavirus vaccines were lagging.
With additional COVID-19 vaccine shipments on their way to California, health officials Monday said they were concerned about the new strain of the virus identified in the United Kingdom.
Moderna's vaccine is the second to be authorized for emergency use in the U.S., after Pfizer's vaccine was given the green light last week.
Included in what's being called Phase 1B are are millions of essential workers — teachers, police officers, firefighters, corrections officers, transportation workers, grocery store workers and farm workers.
An advisory panel voted Thursday to recommend the Food and Drug Administration authorize Moderna's vaccine for emergency use, as they did last week for Pfizer's vaccine.
A Providence St. Joseph Hospital nurse was the first person in Orange County Wednesday to be vaccinated for COVID-19, shortly followed by other health care workers.
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.
A majority of local healthcare workers have reservations about the COVID-19 vaccine authorized for emergency use, according to a new survey from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.
So far, the list of pharmacies that will get the vaccine once enough doses are available for the general public include Walgreens, CVS, Ralphs, Walmart, Vons, Costco and Pavillions among others.
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, kicking off a massive effort to initially deliver nearly 3 million doses of the vaccine to more than 600 sites nationwide.
In the months to come, the COVID-19 vaccine will be made available to the general public, but there are still questions about when pregnant women, children and immunocompromised people should get vaccinated.
The first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will soon be distributed across the country, but with limited access these doses will be reserved for healthcare workers and other vulnerable populations.
California will receive 327,000 doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine by mid-December, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday.
Harmunie Church allegedly got into a verbal dispute with the vendor about buying a hot dog, then allegedly began assaulting the 60-year-old, grabbing her by the hair, throwing her to the ground, repeatedly punching her in the head and yelling insults, prosecutors said.
James, 41, played eight seasons with the Lakers and led the franchise to its 17th NBA championship in the 2019-2020 season.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court struck down federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with federal candidates.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
James, 41, played eight seasons with the Lakers and led the franchise to its 17th NBA championship in the 2019-2020 season.
Harmunie Church allegedly got into a verbal dispute with the vendor about buying a hot dog, then allegedly began assaulting the 60-year-old, grabbing her by the hair, throwing her to the ground, repeatedly punching her in the head and yelling insults, prosecutors said.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court struck down federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with federal candidates.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
Harmunie Church allegedly got into a verbal dispute with the vendor about buying a hot dog, then allegedly began assaulting the 60-year-old, grabbing her by the hair, throwing her to the ground, repeatedly punching her in the head and yelling insults, prosecutors said.
The entire burglary lasted less than a minute. Security camera video then shows the suspects speeding away in a black four-door sedan.
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Investigators said the man was driving more than 112 mph when he crashed into the LAPD sergeant's patrol SUV.
It may be a construction site right now, but OC Vibe promises to be Southern California's newest hot spot for food and entertainment.
An Orange County airport worker met a woman who raised more than $170,000 for him after she spotted him working through pain on the job.
Hazardous materials cleanup is finally scheduled to take place at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove next week, a month after a compromised chemical tank at risk of exploding or leaking caused tens of thousands of Orange County residents to evacuate their homes.
A team of Rady Children's Hospital oncology nurses in Orange County is using their own set of personal experiences with cancer to help inspire their patients as they face the toughest battles of their lives.
The 71-year-old man accused of beating a duckling to death with a plastic recycling bin in Irvine has been charged with animal cruelty.
The shooting happened in an unincorporated community known as North Shore at around 12:10 a.m., according to Riverside County deputies.
Deputies said that the incident appears to have been an "apparent suicide pact."
The Friends of Big Bear Valley told CBS LA that Sandy, the female eaglet, appeared to land on another tree and is near her mother, Jackie.
An investigation is underway in San Bernardino County after human remains were discovered on a recently purchased Apple Valley property, according to deputies.
Crews said that the fire was 50% contained as of Sunday morning.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court struck down federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with federal candidates.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.
A U.S. Marine from Minnesota has been declared dead after he was reported missing from a ship off the coast of Southern California, according to military officials.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court struck down federal limits on the amount of money a political committee can spend in coordination with federal candidates.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that states can count mail ballots that are cast by Election Day but arrive later, rejecting a GOP challenge to a Mississippi law.
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.
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.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
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.
Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer to support Eric Lauer in his conventional return to the starting rotation as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Athletics 9-4.
Cole Young hit two home runs to back eight strong innings from George Kirby as the Seattle Mariners came from behind to beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-2.
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal sports gambling charges, authorities announced Monday.
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.
Freddie Freeman drew a tiebreaking, bases-loaded walk off suddenly wild Michael King in the fifth inning and Mookie Betts followed with a two-run single for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 to take two of three.
According to prosecutors and testimony, Carl Rinsch told Netflix he needed $11 million to finish a show, but spent whopping sums on luxury cars, watches and other goods, including $638,000 on two mattresses.
A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
California Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal talks about an online child safety bill aimed at keeping social media accountable for harm caused by negligence.
Constitutional law expert Robert McWhirter joins CBS LA Mornings to discusses the U.S. Supreme Court rulings on party spending in federal elections, trans athletes competing in girls’ sports and birthright citizenship.
A low-pressure system over the region is going to push in cooler air into the area and thicken the marine layer. Temperatures will continue to be 5 to 15 degrees below average.
Police say that the 79-year-old Agoura Hills woman was walking on the sidewalk when she was struck by the Tesla.
Karen "Doc" Halligan, a veterinarian and author, joins the studio to discuss ways people can keep their pets safe during Fourth of July fireworks.
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.
