With Spike In Omicron Infections About To Converge With The Holidays, COVID-19 Booster Shots In Higher Demand
Pharmacies are seeing a boost in business from people lining up to get their COVID-19 booster shots.
Pharmacies are seeing a boost in business from people lining up to get their COVID-19 booster shots.
A pop-up vaccine clinic will offer COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters to travelers at LAX for the holidays.
The council is expected to get a report in just a few days from each department with numbers on how many workers did not meet the mandate and are on the path to termination.
The doses do not pose a danger to patients, but may have lost their potency, and officials say the CDC recommends these patients get a repeat dose as soon as possible.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration said last month that only seniors and adults at high risk should get boosters.
The rally at Parnell Park was one of many that took place Monday across the state as part of a coordinated "school sit-out." It was organized by critics who say the COVID vaccine has not undergone enough testing to make parents feel safe about giving it to their children.
The American Automotive Association says there's a direct correlation between the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine and people wanting to free themselves from lockdown over the course of this year that is keeping demand for gas high.
In Orange, residents held a rally to oppose all vaccination mandates. Demonstrators held flags and signs that claimed vaccines are dangerous. Some demonstrators described vaccinations as "experimental injections."
NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar continues to encourage the public to get vaccinated amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The league's all-time leading scorer, who ruled on the court for two decades, is now using his position as a leader in the community to advocate for vaccines
Social media posts called for parents who disagree with the vaccine mandate for students to keep them home from school Monday, in a state-wide protest. There does not appear to be a formal group behind the protest.
The panel is recommending the booster shot for people 18-years and older who have already received the J&J vaccine. The panel said it's safe to get the booster as long as its been more than two months since receiving the first vaccine.
District officials say that 97% of its administrators, 97% of its teachers, and 95% of its classified supervisors have reported to the district's Daily Pass system of receiving at least one dose of the vaccine.
A panel from the Food and Drug Administration endorsed booster doses of Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine.
Coachella and Stagecoach drop vaccine requirement for 2022 music festivals just months after announcing a requirement of proof of vaccine.
If protection from the coronavirus isn't enough incentive, middle or high school students who haven't yet gotten at least one dose vaccine can get free tickets to a UCLA football game at the Rose Bowl.
Retired NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar delivered a powerful message to the league suggesting that all unvaccinated players and staff should be removed from their teams.
Now that proof of vaccination is required at indoor events with 1,000 or more attendees across the state, Los Angeles County is specifying which types of COVID-19 vaccination records are acceptable.
The vast majority were people who were infected with COVID-19 this summer were unvaccinated – 30,801, or 71.4% -- particularly among those under the age of 50.
Santa Ana will be the first city in Orange County to require vaccination.
Administrators at Los Angeles Valley College said they are discussing whether or not to require students and staff to be vaccinated when the return to campus starts in the fall.
The City of Los Angeles sent out an emergency alert Wednesday morning urging residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia Tuesday announced that all city employees will need to be able to show proof of vaccination or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing.
Three days before his death, Stephen Harmon tweeted, "If you don't have faith that God can heal me over your stupid ventilator then keep the Hell out of my ICU room, there's no room in here for fear or lack of faith!"
All counties are vaccinating residents ages 12 and older.
The city of Montclair will soon require employees to wear stickers showing they have been vaccinated if they want to work without wearing a face covering.
A man was taken to the hospital after being shot by police officers in Torrance early Thursday morning.
William, the Prince of Wales, spent weeks out of public view to be there for Kate as she undergoes treatment for an unspecified cancer.
Hurricane Maria nearly wiped out an endangered parrot in Puerto Rico, highlighting the grave threat climate change-fueled storms pose to endangered species.
The driver was uninjured in the crash, but taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Four suspects were recently arrested in connection with the gang-related shooting that left 51-year-old U.S. Army veteran Mario Morales-Moreno dead when he was hit by a stray bullet while gardening.
A man was taken to the hospital after being shot by police officers in Torrance early Thursday morning.
William, the Prince of Wales, spent weeks out of public view to be there for Kate as she undergoes treatment for an unspecified cancer.
Hurricane Maria nearly wiped out an endangered parrot in Puerto Rico, highlighting the grave threat climate change-fueled storms pose to endangered species.
The driver was uninjured in the crash, but taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Four suspects were recently arrested in connection with the gang-related shooting that left 51-year-old U.S. Army veteran Mario Morales-Moreno dead when he was hit by a stray bullet while gardening.
A man was taken to the hospital after being shot by police officers in Torrance early Thursday morning.
The driver was uninjured in the crash, but taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Four suspects were recently arrested in connection with the gang-related shooting that left 51-year-old U.S. Army veteran Mario Morales-Moreno dead when he was hit by a stray bullet while gardening.
The home, which appears to be two different structures made out of wood, tent and tarps, is nestled along the 110 Freeway and even appears to have a side yard.
Deputies claim that they opened fire because the suspect was brandishing a gun at the park at around 5 p.m.
The person was hospitalized in unknown condition after a shooting in the 2800 block of Ball Road.
The highly controversial DisneylandForward proposal to expand the world-famous park and bring with it nearly $2 billion in new rides, attractions, restaurants and shops was given a key green light by the Anaheim City Council after an hours-long, heated meeting.
The woman was airlifted to a hospital in unknown condition after her car plummeted more than 150 feet down an embankment in Newport Beach on Tuesday.
Chance Brannon, 24, was sentenced to nine years in federal prison for his part in a firebombing attack on a Planned Parenthood clinic in Costa Mesa in March 2022.
The woman convicted of killing a pregnant mother while driving under the influence faced the victim's grieving family during her sentencing hearing on Thursday.
The goats were taken late Monday evening. Farm workers say that all of them were either pregnant or now leave babies behind during a crucial point in their young lives.
Deputies arrested the man after witnessing him performing driving stunts with a 3-year-old child in the back of his vehicle.
While thousands of teachers face the looming threat of layoffs across California, one Inland Empire school district is looking to create an employment trend in the opposite direction.
The plane crashed late Saturday evening just north of Devil's Canyon, but weather prevented them from responding to the area until Sunday morning, according the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
The USGS map detecting where the quake was felt, notes that about 60 miles away, Coachella music festival goers camping out, or staying in the area may have felt it.
"No teacher should have to lie as part of their job". Ross Palombo talks to a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School who says he was told to lie about class attendance, which is how the state calculates funding from your tax dollars.
The CDC recommends that at least 95% of students have the MMR vaccine in order to lower the risk of measles outbreaks at their school, but a recent KCAL News investigation shows that hundreds of SoCal schools are well below that number.
For months, migrants have arrived in Los Angeles on controversial buses chartered from Texas. With a lack of coordination from the Lone Star state, community groups stepped in to help bring things under control and helped hundreds across Southern California.
KCAL senior reporter Ross Palombo gets an unprecedented look into the tactics the LAPD uses to stop retail theft.
A federal court ruling involving a controversial arrest within Moreno Valley Unified School District could lead to big changes in school policies nationwide.
Hurricane Maria nearly wiped out an endangered parrot in Puerto Rico, highlighting the grave threat climate change-fueled storms pose to endangered species.
Workers said they're seeking higher pay, a safe and sanitary workplace and transparency in scheduling and rehiring.
America's mail carriers don't just face bad weather and aggressive dogs — they're also increasingly targets of violent crime.
Jontay Porter is the second person to be banned from the league for violating league rules after now-former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling in 2014.
The Senate's 51-member Democratic majority voted to dismiss both charges as unconstitutional over the objections of Republican members.
The Senate's 51-member Democratic majority voted to dismiss both charges as unconstitutional over the objections of Republican members.
In her second State of the City address, Mayor Karen Bass tried to strike a balance of optimism and realism while tackling many issues affecting Los Angeles.
Idaho Gov. Brad Little, a Republican, signed a bill into law last year that prohibits gender-affirming medical treatments for transgender minors.
California Attorney General announced a lawsuit filed by the state on Monday to challenge the legality of a voter-identification measure that was recently approved by Huntington Beach residents.
The investigation is being conducted by Maryland's U.S. Attorney's Office and the FBI.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
Fewer than a third of Americans have a will. Experts say that could lead to confusion and money loss when someone dies without one. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has expert tips on who needs a will and how to create one.
Choosing random numbers increases your chances of not having to split the prize money should you win.
California law says genetic testing companies have to get your permission before they store, use or sell your DNA, but the state itself doesn't have to get your permission and has been storing DNA samples from every baby born there since the '80s. Lawmakers want to change that, but face an uphill battle.
Fentanyl test strips used to be illegal in California. Now, state law requires them on community and state college campuses and they're popping up everywhere from vending machines to bars. They're intended to help young people avoid fentanyl-laced counterfeit prescription pills and tainted recreational drugs. But as fentanyl test strips are normalized – from high school to college to bachelor parties – experts warn test strips alone can provide a false sense of security, and in some cases do more harm than good. We put fentanyl test strips to the test, and what we found could save someone you know.
Dr. Gary Gibbon is now cancer-free, six months after the first-ever lung-liver transplant on a cancer patient.
Preventative chemotherapy, which is usually referred to as "adjuvant chemotherapy," is an early treatment that is used to reduce the chances of cancer returning.
Actress Olivia Munn's cancer diagnosis is raising awareness for women to seek additional screening for breast cancer after her traditional testing failed to show any signs.
Robotaxis are hitting the streets of Los Angeles.
Disney is seeking approval from local officials to expand its California theme park offerings over the next four decades.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
Southern California Edison will pay $80 million to settle claims on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service connected to a massive wildfire that destroyed more than a thousand homes and other structures in 2017.
As he closes in on the Republican presidential nomination, former President Donald Trump made a highly unusual stop.
Carter won the Stanley Cup twice during his career while playing for the Penguins, Kings, Blue Jackets, and Flyers.
Anthony Rendon and Taylor Ward hit run-scoring singles off struggling closer Pete Fairbanks in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4.
CJ Abrams homered in the first at-bat of the game and the Washington Nationals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-0 to take the series.
Jontay Porter is the second person to be banned from the league for violating league rules after now-former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling in 2014.
Mookie Betts tied his career high with five hits, doubling twice and driving in two runs to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2.
William, the Prince of Wales, spent weeks out of public view to be there for Kate as she undergoes treatment for an unspecified cancer.
In the 1,000th episode, titled "A Thousand Yards," NCIS comes under attack by a mysterious enemy from the past.
A Billy Joel special on CBS and Paramount+ will air again after it was cut off in the middle of the singer's performance of "Piano Man."
An auction of items from the late actress Raquel Welch was a massive success, fetching over $1.08 million, three and a half times higher than the most hopeful estimates, officials said Saturday.
CBS announces "The Talk" is ending its award-winning run in December with a shortened season 15.
Dolores Huerta, the civil rights activist who fought alongside Cesar Chavez, was celebrated in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday for her 94th birthday.
Investigators say that the driver was uninjured in the crash but was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
In this episode of "Look at This!," Desmond Shaw takes us to the famed Washington Park, home to one of the nation's steepest residential streets with an interesting history dating back to the early 1900s.
Nicole Comstock reports from San Bernardino, where hundreds of people flocked Wednesday evening for the beloved National Orange Show Fair, which returns for the 107th year.
Los Angeles Police Department investigators are searching for a group of between 10 and 20 flash robbers who have been targeting shoe stores in recent weeks. They say that some may be as young as 15. Lesley Marin reports.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
Shots from the PGA's Genesis Invitational golf tournament held at the Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades.
Even a potentially historic storm bearing down on California couldn't keep the stars away from the red carpet ahead of the 66th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
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