LA Fire Department Vaccinates 48% Of Its Employees; Aims For 100% Vaccination
The Los Angeles Fire Department is halfway to achieving its goal of 100% vaccination, despite some reservations about the COVID-19 vaccine.
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The Los Angeles Fire Department is halfway to achieving its goal of 100% vaccination, despite some reservations about the COVID-19 vaccine.
Starting Monday, all of Air New Zealand's cargo flight crews traveling to the United States will overnight in Honolulu. Flight crews on the airline's passenger flights will be routed via Honolulu starting on Feb. 2.
Sending military medical teams was California's Plan B after a request for the Navy's USNS Mercy Hospital ship was denied.
The former MLB pitcher, whose name is widely known for the elbow surgery he was first to receive, has been hospitalized multiple times due to COVID, but his son still says the disease is fake according to the Daily Beast.
Methodist Hospital of Southern California told employees in a memo the Arcadia hospital is now caring 233 patients, more than half of whom are COVID positive and in isolation.
To reduce demand on hospitals, crews have been advised to not transport patients who have virtually no chance of survival.
The number of Metro staff and contractors to test positive for COVID-19 doubled in the past month, causing worker shortages for bus and rail services, Metro announced Tuesday.
Mayor Eric Garcetti Tuesday ordered flags in Los Angeles to fly at half-staff following the death of Los Angeles Fire Department Captain George Roque, who died from coronavirus-related complications on Friday.
The deli is Southern California's latest famous eatery to opt to close due to the ongoing pandemic. Pink's Hot Dogs will also close through March due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
EMTs say they are exhausted and scared as the pandemic continues on, putting more people in the hospital.
California has only administered about a third of the COVID-19 vaccines in its possession - leaving many wondering when it will be their turn.
As coronavirus deaths continue to increase, Orange County hospitals are being forced to find extra storage space outside of their morgues.
California health officials had urged residents to sign up for the California Notify mobile app to help track coronavirus cases, but most of the state population has yet to register.
Two people in San Bernardino County tested positive for the new strain of COVID-19, officials announced Monday.
The vending machines, which dispense self-test kits, were placed just ahead of the start of UC San Diego's winter quarter. The machines are also accompanied by a nearby drop-off bin where people can place their samples.
According to the report, contact tracing of the positive test linked the staff members to a New Year's Eve staff gathering with food and drinks in a presidential suite of a Salt Lake City team hotel where mask wearing was "intermittent."
Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia said that the historic hospital will initially open with 51 beds for non-COVID-19 patients from other hospitals and nursing facilities that have been pre-arranged by their doctors.
Pink's Hot Dogs, an iconic aspect of Los Angeles' food landscape, is closing for two months starting Sunday night.
Los Angeles County reported another day of surging cases of the coronavirus, including 12,488 new confirmed cases on Sunday.
Despite warnings from state and local health officials and the surge of coronavirus cases, many traveled in and out of the Los Angele-area for the holiday.
Dodger Stadium, the nation's largest testing site for COVID 19, was shut down over the weekend for an expansion project designed to allow more traffic.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday reported 138 more coronavirus deaths and 15,701 additional cases.
For months, the streets surrounding Dodger Stadium have been crowded with cars as people wait to get into the parking lot for a COVID-19 test.
Orange County reported an additional 4,406 cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, bringing the cumulative case count to 161,589.
Within hours of the new year, the country surpassed 20 million reported cases of coronavirus, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Planet Books, a beloved used book store in Signal Hill that has drawn a cult following over the decades, is now facing a sudden closure after landlords decided they're going to sell the property.
A minor electrical issue forced Air Force One to turn around and return to the U.S. less than an hour after takeoff as it was headed for Switzerland with President Trump aboard, White House officials said.
Matas Buzelis added 21 points, Ayo Dosunmu scored 18, and Kevin Huerter added 14. All three players made four 3s.
Police said that the male and female suspects approached an 81-year-old man and used deceptive tactics to steal his gold necklace last week in Burbank.
The new designs incorporate the city's seal and a singular typeface to "modernize the appearance" of the department's vehicles, city officials said.
Planet Books, a beloved used book store in Signal Hill that has drawn a cult following over the decades, is now facing a sudden closure after landlords decided they're going to sell the property.
A minor electrical issue forced Air Force One to turn around and return to the U.S. less than an hour after takeoff as it was headed for Switzerland with President Trump aboard, White House officials said.
Police said that the male and female suspects approached an 81-year-old man and used deceptive tactics to steal his gold necklace last week in Burbank.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
The new designs incorporate the city's seal and a singular typeface to "modernize the appearance" of the department's vehicles, city officials said.
Planet Books, a beloved used book store in Signal Hill that has drawn a cult following over the decades, is now facing a sudden closure after landlords decided they're going to sell the property.
Police said that the male and female suspects approached an 81-year-old man and used deceptive tactics to steal his gold necklace last week in Burbank.
The new designs incorporate the city's seal and a singular typeface to "modernize the appearance" of the department's vehicles, city officials said.
A man with a machete terrorized laundromat customers in Pomona because the owner's son was wearing a San Francisco 49ers jersey, according to the owner.
The crash happened at around 10:15 p.m. on Monday night, Los Angeles Police Department officers said.
The shooting happened at around 11:30 p.m. at a home in the 4500 block of Scenario Drive, police said.
After several 7-Eleven stores were targeted by robbers overnight in Los Angeles and Orange counties, authorities are working to investigate if the incidents are connected.
Huntington Beach city officials on Sunday issued a warning to the public due to increased stingray activity along the shoreline in recent days.
Federal prosecutors charged a man who allegedly threatened to kill Vice President JD Vance during his Disneyland trip last year.
An Orange County man has been posting social media videos of car crashes in front of his house to hopefully spur safety changes at his Huntington Beach intersection.
A Corona family is outraged after learning that the hit-and-run driver who killed their son in 2020 is being released less than three years into her nine-year sentence.
Friends and family of 14-year-old Jeremy "Tank" Rosales, the boy who was fatally shot in Victorville last week, gathered on Monday to hold a candlelight vigil for their loved one.
A 4.9-magnitude earthquake and several aftershocks rattled the Inland Empire on Monday night, according to the United States Geological Survey.
San Bernardino County homicide investigators are searching for the gunman who allegedly shot and killed a 14-year-old boy in Victorville last week.
Ranchers in Chino Hills are voicing their frustrations over the potential dangers facing an animal sanctuary after a viral social media video led to a sudden explosion in popularity for the hiking trail nearby.
A minor electrical issue forced Air Force One to turn around and return to the U.S. less than an hour after takeoff as it was headed for Switzerland with President Trump aboard, White House officials said.
A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.
Carlos Beltrán was a nine-time All-Star during his 20-year MLB career. Andruw Jones was a five-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
The streaming service is sweetening its offer amid Paramount Skydance's hostile takeover bid for the Hollywood studio.
President Trump has reshaped America's approach to foreign policy, pressured political enemies, downsized the federal workforce and prioritized deportations his first year in office.
A minor electrical issue forced Air Force One to turn around and return to the U.S. less than an hour after takeoff as it was headed for Switzerland with President Trump aboard, White House officials said.
President Trump has reshaped America's approach to foreign policy, pressured political enemies, downsized the federal workforce and prioritized deportations his first year in office.
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defended ongoing immigration operations in Minnesota, and said a federal judge's order limiting the tactics federal agents can use "didn't change anything."
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
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.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
"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.
About 30% of San Francisco was without power at the height of the outage, according to utility provider PG&E.
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.
Matas Buzelis added 21 points, Ayo Dosunmu scored 18, and Kevin Huerter added 14. All three players made four 3s.
Carlos Beltrán was a nine-time All-Star during his 20-year MLB career. Andruw Jones was a five-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
Former NBA star Lamar Odom has been arrested on suspicion of DUI in Las Vegas.
Alex Killorn broke a second-period tie, rugged newcomer Jeffrey Viel scored his first goal of the season and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Rangers 5-3 on Monday night.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
For 41 years, Al Epstein has been the play-by-play announcer for Pepperdine basketball, volleyball and more. Jill Painter Lopez has his story
A man with a machete terrorized laundromat customers in Pomona because a teen was wearing a San Francisco 49ers jersey, according to the owner.
A Corona family is outraged after learning that the hit-and-run driver who killed their son in 2020 is being released less than three years into her nine-year sentence. Joy Benedict reports.
The Los Angeles Homeless Authority has faced scrutiny over the accuracy of its homeless count for several years. Jasmine Viel reports.
The Pasadena Police Department unveiled the new look that vehicles will now display.
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.
