China health officials lash out at WHO, defend COVID virus search
The origins of COVID-19 are still debated and the focus of bitter political dispute.
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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.
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).
Some 330,000 health care professionals exited the field in 2021, creating a worker shortage amid a rise in viral illnesses.
Two widows in the Inland Empire are suing Kaiser Permanente and Redlands Community Hospital for using Remdesivir to treat their husbands' COVID-19 diagnoses. Lauren Pozen reports.
According to a statement, the public health agency's director is up to date with her vaccines.
After nearly three years, Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced that the COVID-19 State of Emergency will end on Feb. 28, 2023.
Cases of the influenza virus (flu) and COVID-19 are going up. On Monday, 418 patients checked into the CHOC emergency department, a record number of patients for the hospital.
In a move that could drive up gas prices, the oil cartel will cut production by 2 million barrels per day starting in November.
A semi truck caught fire on the I-15 Freeway in Barstow on Monday, creating a massive traffic snarl for drivers heading towards Las Vegas.
The boy's body was found early Saturday morning in the parking lot outside of a medical offices building in the 8200 block of Van Nuys Boulevard, according to LAPD investigators.
Authorities have arrested the man who allegedly left a "macabre teddy bear" at a Victorville gas station over the weekend, prompting unnecessary calls for emergency service.
Beginning in August, Avelo Airlines will only have one aircraft at Hollywood Burbank Airport before eventually closing its Southern California operations in December.
The number of people living on the streets in the county decreased by 10%, according to the 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, and it has dropped 14% over the last two years.
A semi truck caught fire on the I-15 Freeway in Barstow on Monday, creating a massive traffic snarl for drivers heading towards Las Vegas.
The boy's body was found early Saturday morning in the parking lot outside of a medical offices building in the 8200 block of Van Nuys Boulevard, according to LAPD investigators.
Authorities have arrested the man who allegedly left a "macabre teddy bear" at a Victorville gas station over the weekend, prompting unnecessary calls for emergency service.
Beginning in August, Avelo Airlines will only have one aircraft at Hollywood Burbank Airport before eventually closing its Southern California operations in December.
The back-to-school supply drive will help meet the increasing needs of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Los Angeles.
A semi truck caught fire on the I-15 Freeway in Barstow on Monday, creating a massive traffic snarl for drivers heading towards Las Vegas.
The boy's body was found early Saturday morning in the parking lot outside of a medical offices building in the 8200 block of Van Nuys Boulevard, according to LAPD investigators.
Beginning in August, Avelo Airlines will only have one aircraft at Hollywood Burbank Airport before eventually closing its Southern California operations in December.
The number of people living on the streets in the county decreased by 10%, according to the 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, and it has dropped 14% over the last two years.
Organizers of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles have released the first look at the competition schedule.
The crash happened at around 6 p.m. near Brookhurst Street and Crailet Drive, police said.
A study released by UCLA on Monday suggests that the world's heat waves are not only increasing in frequency but getting longer and more intense.
It happened at around 2 p.m. on Saturday in the 11000 block of Court Street of Stanton, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
Authorities issued evacuation orders to some Laguna Beach residents after a brush fire started near homes.
The blaze was reported at around 2:15 p.m. in the 2700 block of N. Bristol Street, just south of the 22 Freeway, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.
A semi truck caught fire on the I-15 Freeway in Barstow on Monday, creating a massive traffic snarl for drivers heading towards Las Vegas.
Authorities have arrested the man who allegedly left a "macabre teddy bear" at a Victorville gas station over the weekend, prompting unnecessary calls for emergency service.
Tense cell phone video shows the moments that a man was detained inside of an Ontario medical office during an immigration enforcement operation on Tuesday.
A study released by UCLA on Monday suggests that the world's heat waves are not only increasing in frequency but getting longer and more intense.
Nai Ping Hou was reported missing by family on May 4, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff.
Is Los Angeles really the most intense immigration enforcement spot in the country? Senior reporter Ross Palombo dives into the numbers from federal government's own data.
Senior reporter Ross Palombo dives in the numbers from ICE's own data, obtained through the Data Deportation Project.
Years after the Los Angeles Unified School District defunded its police department, a troubling event has once again sparked concerns that campuses are not as safe as they should be for students and their families.
Years after the Los Angeles Unified School District defunded its police department, a troubling event has once again sparked concerns that campuses are not as safe as they should be for students and their families.
Years after the Los Angeles Unified School District defunded its police department, a troubling event has once again sparked concerns that campuses are not as safe as they should be for students and their families.
Freddie Freeman blooped a single into shallow right-center with two outs in the 11th inning to score James Outman for the go-ahead run, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 for a winning series after snapping a season-worst, seven-game losing streak a day earlier.
"This report reveals a disturbing pattern of communication failures and negligence that culminated in a preventable tragedy," Sen. Rand Paul wrote in the report.
The Dragon Bravo Fire in Arizona has destroyed dozens of structures and a water treatment facility on the Grand Canyon's North Rim.
President Trump and Rosie O'Donnell have criticized each other publicly for years, an often bitter back-and-forth that predates Mr. Trump's involvement in politics.
Willy Adames homered in the second inning and hit a two-run triple in San Francisco's five-run fifth to back Logan Webb's win, and the Giants sent the rival Los Angeles Dodgers to their seventh straight loss with an 8-7 victory.
"This report reveals a disturbing pattern of communication failures and negligence that culminated in a preventable tragedy," Sen. Rand Paul wrote in the report.
President Trump and Rosie O'Donnell have criticized each other publicly for years, an often bitter back-and-forth that predates Mr. Trump's involvement in politics.
President Trump announced on social media that he is levying 30% tariffs against Mexico and the European Union. They are set to begin on Aug. 1.
Authorities executed criminal search warrants in Carpinteria and Camarillo, California, on Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security said.
The Catholic Diocese of Sacramento announced it is standing in solidarity with the San Bernardino diocese, whose bishop said in a letter to parishioners that they can skip Sunday mass over fears that ICE raids could lead to arrests on church grounds.
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.
Health officials at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital say that they have noticed a spike in pediatric cases of Valley Fever in recent months.
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
Dr. Timothy Johnson says that by cutting more than $1.8 billion in grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Trump administration risks destroying America's medical research infrastructure and prompting a "brain drain" of scientists to other countries.
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.
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.
Freddie Freeman blooped a single into shallow right-center with two outs in the 11th inning to score James Outman for the go-ahead run, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 for a winning series after snapping a season-worst, seven-game losing streak a day earlier.
The match at Centre Court was the second-straight final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
Nathan Ordaz and Denis Bouanga scored in the first half to help Los Angeles FC beat Dallas 2-0.
Marco Reus and Diego Fagúndez scored goals and L.A. Galaxy defeated D.C. United 2-1 on Saturday night.
Mike Trout homered and had a two-run single to close in on two milestones, Yusei Kikuchi overcame Eugenio Suárez's two home runs and the Los Angeles Angels beat Arizona 10-5 on Saturday night.
President Trump and Rosie O'Donnell have criticized each other publicly for years, an often bitter back-and-forth that predates Mr. Trump's involvement in politics.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer says the music mogul got a standing ovation from fellow prisoners when he returned to the federal lockup in Brooklyn after the verdict.
Julian McMahon's last acting role before his death was playing the prime minister of Australia in Netflix's murder mystery series "The Residence."
Joey Chestnut is returning to the 2025 Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Here's how and when to watch.
Michael Madsen apparently went into cardiac arrest and was found unresponsive in his home in Malibu, California, on Thursday morning, according to his manager.
It happened at around 10:30 P.M. at a home in the 44000 block of 22nd Street East, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Zoe Suder is no ordinary teenager. The only thing that might be greater than her love for soccer is the strength she has showed battling cancer twice.
Our Chris Hayre recently toured a Southern California hidden gem, the NHRA Motorsports Museum, home to nearly 75 years of hot rod history.
The number of people living on the streets in the county decreased by 10%, according to the 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, and it has dropped 14% over the last two years. Jasmine Viel reports.
CHP officers say that the semi truck's brakes caught fire, leading to a massive traffic back up in both directions.
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.
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.
