LA City Workers May Get Two Extra Months To Comply With Vaccine Mandate
L.A. city workers may get an extra two months to comply with their vaccine mandate, following a new proposal by the city administrative officer.
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L.A. city workers may get an extra two months to comply with their vaccine mandate, following a new proposal by the city administrative officer.
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.
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.
The LA Galaxy and their home pitch, Dignity Health Sports Park, will follow recent LA County Guidelines and require either proof of vaccination against COVID-19, or a negative test within 72 hours of game-time.
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.
A mandate requiring proof of at least one dose of the vaccine to get into indoor bars, clubs, or breweries, and full vaccination or a negative COVID test to enter an outdoor mega event, took effect Thursday throughout L.A. County.
The Oakland-based healthcare company says 2,200 of its workers were placed on unpaid leave as of Oct. 1. They have until Dec. 1 to either get vaccinated job or risk losing their jobs permanently.
Hawaii police arrested two people traveling out of Los Angeles for submitting falsified COVID-19 test results to avoid a mandatory quarantine.
The City Council has extended the COVID-19 state of emergency until the end of the month, which means tenants are protected under the local moratorium until at least a year after it expires.
According to the CDC, only 30% of pregnant women have been vaccinated, and among Black pregnant women, the number drops to 15%.
Health officials reported 1,602 new infections and 29 additional deaths related to the coronavirus.
CDC Director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, on Friday said frontline workers will now be included among those eligible for the Pfizer booster.
The Los Angeles Unified School District mandated COVID-19 vaccination for all its employees last month. But even if vaccinated, all employees and students must still undergo weekly tests.
In one appearance, Gold claimed that that all the COVID vaccine candidates cause diseases, rather than help prevent them. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say this is not true, and that the unvaccinated are 11 times more likely to be killed by COVID.
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.
For the first time in more than 18 months, students and staff are returning to UCLA for the start of the fall quarter Monday.
Hospitalizations related to COVID-19 in Los Angeles County continued to drop over the weekend.
County health officials on Saturday reported 1,125 COVID-19 related hospitalizations Saturday, a decrease of 90 patients compared to last week's reporting.
The county on Friday also reported 1,823 new cases of COVID-19 and 25 coronavirus-related deaths.
The order, which is expected to be issued later this week, will not only apply to large scale events, but will also require proof of vaccination for all customers and employees of indoor portions of bars, wineries, breweries, nightclubs and lounges.
CBS News exit polls overwhelmingly found that the coronavirus crisis was the most important issue for voters.
Actor Jeff Bridges, who was diagnosed with lymphoma last year, says he is feeling much better Monday after battling COVID-19 this year.
The top health official at the Department of Health said Friday that Los Angeles County is doing poorly when it comes to increasing the number of residents who are fully vaccinated.
All eligible students age 12 and over in the Los Angeles Unified School District will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19 to attend in-person classes under a policy unanimously approved by the district's Board of Education Thursday.
The child, who had underlying health conditions, died in August, according to the OC Health Care Agency. No further information was released about the child.
The Angels inked relief pitchers Jordan Romano and Drew Pomeranz to one-year deals on Tuesday.
It's unclear where the chase began.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
A former member of the Inland Empire-based His Way Spirit Led Assemblies is speaking out after several of the leaders of the religious group were charged with two murders on Monday.
Lauren Betts had 20 points and 10 rebounds and Kiki Rice added 23 points to lead No. 4 UCLA to a 115-28 win over Cal Poly.
Nick Reiner, son of Hollywood director and actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, has been arrested for murder in their deaths.
Officials in Los Angeles held a news conference about the killings of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, who were found dead in their home Sunday.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
A former member of the Inland Empire-based His Way Spirit Led Assemblies is speaking out after several of the leaders of the religious group were charged with two murders on Monday.
It's unclear where the chase began.
It's unclear where the chase began.
A former member of the Inland Empire-based His Way Spirit Led Assemblies is speaking out after several of the leaders of the religious group were charged with two murders on Monday.
With holiday shopping in full swing, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has stepped up efforts to curb retail theft by partnering directly with stores to catch thieves in the act.
Nearly a year after the Eaton Fire ripped through Altadena, destroying thousands of buildings and homes and killing at least 19 people, the Edison International president is addressing the devastating blaze and the company's work to help victims.
The USC and Brown University men's basketball teams have canceled their game on Sunday after the Rhode Island campus was the site of a deadly mass shooting over the weekend.
Formerly homeless residents in Orange County could lose their subsidized housing as federal funding for rental assistance dries up.
The man is believed to be between 25 and 40 years old. His remains were found off the Santa Ana River Trail near Yorba Regional Park, deputies said.
A 39-year-old bible study leader and nonprofit organization founder was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a boy when he was between 12 and 13 years old, deputies said.
The Santa Ana Police Department arrested a 35-year-old man for allegedly stabbing a person to death in a local drive-thru.
Harbor patrol officers said the owner was new and accidentally accelerated into another boat.
A former member of the Inland Empire-based His Way Spirit Led Assemblies is speaking out after several of the leaders of the religious group were charged with two murders on Monday.
A 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Devore in San Bernardino County on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Survey.
Police say that a man was stabbed in the shoulder outside of a Murrieta home on Monday night and that they were unable to locate the suspect.
An Ontario man was arrested last week for allegedly shooting at another driver during a road rage incident on the 10 Freeway, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Murder charges were filed on Monday against multiple members of the Southern California-based religious group called "His Way Spirit Led Assemblies," which has been connected to multiple missing people in recent months.
The exit came a week after Paramount Skydance made its $108.4 billion all-cash offer to Warner Bros. Discovery.
Officials in Los Angeles held a news conference about the killings of Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, who were found dead in their home Sunday.
In several zoomed-in videos police say were captured on the East Side of Providence approximately two hours before the shooting, the person of interest is seen walking on a sidewalk and looking around.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
President Trump said he will deliver an address live to the nation Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET.
President Trump on Tuesday called for a "total and complete blockade" on all sanctioned oil tankers that enter or depart Venezuela, as the administration heaps pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
President Trump said he will deliver an address live to the nation Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET.
The U.S. military says it struck three more alleged drug-carrying boats in the Eastern Pacific, the latest in a campaign of vessel strikes ordered by the Trump administration that have killed at least 95 people.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Two members of the Iowa National Guard and a U.S. civilian interpreter were killed in Palmyra, Syria on Saturday after an ISIS gunman ambushed them, according to the Pentagon.
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.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
With the help of her daughter and her 5th-grade class, CBS News California (KCAL) Investigative reporter Julie Watts investigates "Sephora Kids" concerns.
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.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
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.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
At least 11 people have contracted Salmonella linked to powder supplements sold at Sam's Club stores nationwide, health authorities said.
Supervisors will vote on the ordinance again in two weeks, after a review period. If approved, it would bar the sale of kratom derivatives to people under 21 in Riverside County.
The DMV said it is giving Tesla Motors 60 days to address its misleading use of "autopilot," or it could have its dealer license temporarily suspended.
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
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.
Waymo has begun offering autonomous robotaxi service using freeways for the first time in select cities in California and Arizona, the company announced.
Tens of thousands of Kaiser Permanente nurses and health care workers across California are hitting the picket line Tuesday, as a five-day strike begins.
The Angels inked relief pitchers Jordan Romano and Drew Pomeranz to one-year deals on Tuesday.
Lauren Betts had 20 points and 10 rebounds and Kiki Rice added 23 points to lead No. 4 UCLA to a 115-28 win over Cal Poly.
The Knicks rallied to beat Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs 124-113 on Tuesday night to win the NBA Cup.
Adam Fantilli scored with 1:28 left in overtime to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 4–3 win over the Anaheim Ducks, snapping a five-game losing streak.
Goalie Darcy Kuemper has been placed on injured reserve by the Los Angeles Kings after taking a hit to the head during their loss in Dallas.
Anthony Geary, who played Luke Spencer on the long-running soap opera "General Hospital," has died.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
Tributes and condolences have poured in for the prolific director, actor and activist Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, who were found dead Sunday in their home in Los Angeles.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Nicole Comstock reports from Rialto, where local police are looking into security camera video that has been circulating on social media showing a man who gets hit by a vehicle before he's arrested by an unknown law enforcement agency.
California Highway Patrol officers were in pursuit of a car that has no license plates in the San Fernando Valley on Tuesday night.
A former member of the Inland Empire-based His Way Spirit Led Assemblies is speaking out after several of the leaders of the religious group were charged with two murders on Monday. Mike Rogers reports.
Nearly a year after the Eaton Fire ripped through Altadena, destroying thousands of buildings and homes and killing at least 19 people, the Edison International president is addressing the devastating blaze and the company's work to help victims. Tom Wait reports.
With holiday shopping in full swing, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has stepped up efforts to curb retail theft by partnering directly with stores to catch thieves in the act. CBS Los Angeles rode along with deputies on Tuesday as their Retail Theft Task force conducted an operation, which law enforcement believes is a more efficient way to catch criminals. Gio Insignares reports.
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.
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.
