What to know about the new COVID shots this fall
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.
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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.
The first lady's positive test came two days after she and President Biden traveled to Delaware from Florida, where they had been visiting communities ravaged by Hurricane Idalia.
So far, the CDC doesn't think the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant is to blame.
The World Health Organization declared an end to the global COVID-19 emergency, but said countries should not let down their guard.
The White House had previously voiced its opposition to the bill.
The origins of COVID-19 are still debated and the focus of bitter political dispute.
A new education report finds millions of kids in the U.S. are behind one entire grade level in at least one subject due to pandemic disruptions.
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
More than a million dollars' worth of hand sanitizer purchased by the LAUSD to keep kids safe had to be disposed of because it's expiring. The issue was discovered by KCAL News Investigative Reporter David Goldstein.
The CDC cited concerns over the COVID-19 surge in China and "the lack of adequate and transparent" data from the country's health authorities.
Los Angeles County reported nearly 7,000 new COVID-19 infections over the holiday weekend along with 39 more virus-related deaths in its latest data.
Residents reacted gleefully to the news and the travel industry began to prepare for an expected surge. But COVID cases have leaped as key pillars of China's broader containment policy have ended.
Google's annual "Year in Search" report ranked leading queries that included the term "near me" across the U.S. this year.
The measure now goes to President Biden's desk for his signature.
Every household will be able to order a total of four at-home COVID tests.
Health leaders are warning that an indoor mask mandate could return to LA County as COVID-19 cases rise.
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.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to extend an emergency declaration to help CHOC cope with the ongoing surge of patients with upper respiratory viruses.
The holiday season is in full swing and people are hitting the roads and skies at nearly pre-pandemic numbers. But at the same time, a triple threat of virus cases is spreading.
Some 330,000 health care professionals exited the field in 2021, creating a worker shortage amid a rise in viral illnesses.
Millions of people in Southern California are traveling for the holidays in the middle of a "tripledemic."
A new COVID wave is coming, and public health officials are urging the public to get booster shots.
The head of the World Health Organization says there's "cause for optimism."
Four-hundred-and-forty people are currently hospitalized in LA County due to COVID-19, a slightly lower figure compared to the numbers reported over the past two days (448 & 442).
Following a yearlong investigation, Freddy Cisneros of Fontana was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly having sex with a minor under the age of sixteen.
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation says its new "GOOOOOOOOOAL!" campaign is designed to promote condom use in six U.S. cities, including Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami, and more as FIFA World Cup excitement builds.
Registration is open now.
A jury in Van Nuys ordered Grossman to pay $21 million and Erickson to pay $1.17 million in punitive damages, on top of the $176 million.
The LAPD said the lockdown was related to a possible road rage incident.
Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, will advance to November's general election in the race to become California's next governor, CBS News projects.
CBS News projects that incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face off against Nithya Raman in November's runoff election.
Following a yearlong investigation, Freddy Cisneros of Fontana was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly having sex with a minor under the age of sixteen.
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation says its new "GOOOOOOOOOAL!" campaign is designed to promote condom use in six U.S. cities, including Atlanta, Los Angeles, Miami, and more as FIFA World Cup excitement builds.
Registration is open now.
Following a yearlong investigation, Freddy Cisneros of Fontana was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly having sex with a minor under the age of sixteen.
A jury in Van Nuys ordered Grossman to pay $21 million and Erickson to pay $1.17 million in punitive damages, on top of the $176 million.
Last month, a tank holding 6,500 gallons of methyl methacrylate at the GKN Aerospace facility was involved in a chemical crisis that forced thousands of residents to evacuate their homes in six Orange County cities.
Capt. Rob Prendergast said crews will be on the scene for several hours to clear the debris and assess the area.
The shooting happened at around 11 p.m. on Sunday night near Sixth and Ramsey streets, according to Banning police.
Hundreds of Orange County residents gathered in Garden Grove on Tuesday night to demand answers from GKN Aerospace leadership during a special city council meeting.
The Orange County District Attorney's Office said officers found her in a running shower with her toddler's body.
Police arrested the 28-year-old man after he crashed and attempted to hide in thick brush near Hayes Avenue and De Luz Road in Murrieta.
One person was taken into custody for the stabbing, which deputies said may be gang-related.
Garden Grove residents urged their city council to close the GKN Aerospace facility at the center of a chemical leak in late May.
Following a yearlong investigation, Freddy Cisneros of Fontana was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly having sex with a minor under the age of sixteen.
Team Rubicon volunteers are set to remove dozens of dead trees and vegetation to help mitigate wildfire risk on Big Bear as part of a nearly four-year plan to remove what was left behind by the 2022 Radford Fire and the 2024 Line Fire.
Hermosa Beach police arrested a suspect who allegedly broke into a home while the residents, including two small children, were still inside early Monday morning.
Banning police are investigating an assault that left a man in critical condition after he was allegedly attacked by a person with a baseball bat on Sunday afternoon.
An 18-year-old man was killed in an off-roading crash near Menifee over the weekend, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The U.S. being a host country for the World Cup generates interest among fans, but less so among those who are not soccer fans.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Nick Reiner is accused of stabbing his parents Rob and Michele Singer Reiner to death at their home in December.
President Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC News when repeatedly challenged on his claims of election fraud
New York Fed survey shows growing concern about household finances and the job market, even as the job market remains solid.
Republican Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host and adviser to former British Prime Minister David Cameron, will advance to November's general election in the race to become California's next governor, CBS News projects.
Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday.
CBS News projects that incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will face off against Nithya Raman in November's runoff election.
President Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC News when repeatedly challenged on his claims of election fraud
The Trump administration on Monday announced it is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud.
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.
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.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
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.
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.
A home-based food movement has been heating up in California, with home cooks turning their beloved family recipes into small businesses.
Wade Meckler and Jo Adell keyed a five-run second inning with two-run doubles, and Walbert Ureña navigated heavy traffic through five shutout innings to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 10-1 victory over the Houston Astros.
The Dodgers quickly pulled away once Pirates ace Paul Skenes exited in a 12-3 win on Tuesday night.
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Jack Kochanowicz needs Tommy John surgery, the team said Tuesday, and the 25-yeaer-old right-hander is expected to be sidelined through the 2027 season.
Peter Laviolette will be the next head coach of the Los Angeles Kings, the team announced on Tuesday. He will be the permanent replacement for interim coach D.J. Smith, who replaced Jim Hiller in March.
The U.S. being a host country for the World Cup generates interest among fans, but less so among those who are not soccer fans.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The CBS LA American Music Awards Red Carpet Special will capture the moments as the stars arrive at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and airs from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. PDT on CBS LA and streaming online on CBS News Los Angeles.
An international study led by University College London found that millions of people with breast cancer could safely avoid chemotherapy. Dr. Farin F. Amersi joins CBS LA to talk about the study.
Hell’s Kitchen is set to a 1990s New York City rhythm, and features Alicia Keys’ music telling a coming-of-age story of a 17-year-old girl.
Alex Biston joins Jon Ebeling for his Comics & Canines Hike through Griffith Park.
The search for a 5-year-old swept away by waves at Laguna Beach turns to a recovery mission on Wednesday.
Rachel Griffin, a Toy Association expert, shares some toys that are perfect for the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
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.
