LAUSD to lift indoor mask-wearing mandate Wednesday
The issue has been a controversial one since the state of California and L.A. County both lifted the mask mandate for school campuses on March 12.
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The issue has been a controversial one since the state of California and L.A. County both lifted the mask mandate for school campuses on March 12.
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Nearly a week after California guidances allowed students to remove their masks in the classroom, Los Angeles Unified School District officials have announced a plant to follow suit by March 23. Rick Montanez reports.
The state of California has lifted the statewide requirement that students and staff wear masks while in classrooms.
California's indoor mask mandate was lifted for students across the state Monday.
As children all over California are able to remove their masks while in class Monday, for the first time in nearly two years, experts suggest these sudden changes could be jarring. Dr. Lisa Hoang with Providence Mission Hospital joined the studio to discuss how to make the process easier.
Dr. Ligia Pacheco of Kaiser Permanente joined the studio Sunday to discuss the lifting of mask mandates at schools throughout California, and the psychological effects the sudden change could have on children who are constantly going through changes.
In the two years since the coronavirus pandemic started the images of doctors and nurses scrambling to treat patients at their crowded hospitals are still seared into the memories of many.
Los Angeles County reported another 40 COVID-19 deaths Thursday and the number of people in the hospital with the virus dropped below 650.
Seven more employees face termination, and a total of 14 personnel – 13 sworn and one civilian – have been found out of compliance with the vaccination mandate, Choi told the Police Commission on Tuesday.
This weekend marked the first of relaxed mask requirements in Los Angeles County but the COVID-19 risk remains high, according to CDC guidelines.
Pasadena and Long Beach followed suit with Los Angeles County, easing their indoor mask requirements on Saturday.
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With the highest community transmission in the state, it could be weeks, even more than a month before LA County meets the metrics for lifting the indoor mask mandate.
The California Legislature passed a bill Monday requiring many companies to give workers up to two weeks of paid time off if they get sick from the coronavirus. The bill is retroactive to Jan. 1.
County Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer on Thursday unveiled metrics for a possible relaxing of masking orders in certain outdoor settings if COVID-positive hospitalizations in the county fall below 2,500 for seven consecutive days.
Hospitalizations fell from 3,233 to 3,012 -- decreasing by more than 200. The decrease signals a downward trend that the county has seen over the last couple weeks, according to state figures released Saturday.
The faux healthcare worker walked past armed security guards before entering Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall to administer the COVID tests on unknowing children housed at the facility.
The L.A. County Dept. of Public Health has released a set of guidelines that must be met in order for health officials to reconsider the mask mandate in place for both mega-events and indoor settings.
Health officials pointed to the fact that cases of COVID-19 continue to circulate, that the county is not yet out of a surge and that masking is a modest requirement that doesn't diminish attendance or enjoyment of the game.
Even as infections wane, county public health officials continue to expand its COVID-19 testing offerings throughout Los Angeles County.
According to officials at the health department, there are no plans to cancel the mask mandate while COVID transmission remain high.
Suspect information remains under investigation, authorities said.
A 25-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash involved two vehicles, one of which caught on fire in the aftermath, the LAFD said.
Shaedon Sharpe had 25 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 132-116 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, who were playing without top scorer Luka Doncic.
Mikael Granlund scored at 4:02 of overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 to sweep a two-game weekend set in the Freeway Faceoff rivalry.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says that federal agents wrongfully detained a member of his office on Friday.
Suspect information remains under investigation, authorities said.
SoCal Edison filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles County and other agencies over the Eaton Fire on Friday.
Police have arrested a third person in connection with the murder of a Tennessee man who was affiliated with the Inland Empire religious group "His Way Spirit Led Assemblies."
A 25-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Dramatic video shows the motorcyclist on the hood of a nearby car after he was ejected from the bike in Long Beach last weekend. The married couple remains hospitalized a week after their fiery crash.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says that federal agents wrongfully detained a member of his office on Friday.
SoCal Edison filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles County and other agencies over the Eaton Fire on Friday.
Rick Caruso, the runner-up in the Los Angeles Mayoral race four years ago, announced he will not pursue elected office at this time.
Beverly Hills police said the suspect beat the man with a metal object before running him over with his vehicle.
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.
After his son died while hiking Mount Baldy, Kenneth Muensch Casanova called on Angeles National Forest officials to require permits on the dangerous mountain.
A Santa Ana community scrambled to ensure their 101-year-old neighbor wasn't left behind when a fire broke out in her condo.
Orange County prosecutors said the suspect was allegedly sex trafficking a 17-year-old girl in Anaheim.
Nearly 25 years after a 32-year-old woman's car was found abandoned and she was found dead in Hesperia, authorities have made an arrest for her murder.
Police have arrested a third person in connection with the murder of a Tennessee man who was affiliated with the Inland Empire religious group "His Way Spirit Led Assemblies."
A man was arrested after he allegedly broke into a Redlands home on Thursday night, but only after he was confronted by the homeowner, who shot him, police said.
Deputies said that the driver lost control of their vehicle and slammed into the building at around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday.
After his son died while hiking Mount Baldy, Kenneth Muensch Casanova called on Angeles National Forest officials to require permits on the dangerous mountain.
The FBI plans to extradite Alejandro Rosales Castillo, 27, who was wanted for the killing of a co-worker in 2016.
"It's as definitive as we're going to get," CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder said of the new research, which found no connection between Tylenol and autism or ADHD.
Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum has sought to placate President Trump and build a strong relationship between the U.S. and Mexico.
A 21-year-old who demonstrated in Santa Ana, California, against the shooting death of Renee Good says exercising his right to free speech nearly cost him his life.
Kyle Tucker has agreed to a $240 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, bolstering the franchise's chance for a third consecutive World Series championship.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman says that federal agents wrongfully detained a member of his office on Friday.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
The country's leader criticized President Trump on Saturday, blaming him for "casualties, damages and accusations" against Iran.
A Minnesota judge put limits Friday on the tactics that federal law enforcement are permitted to use in their handling of protests over the Trump administration's surge of immigration resources to Minneapolis.
Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum has sought to placate President Trump and build a strong relationship between the U.S. and Mexico.
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.
Shaedon Sharpe had 25 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 132-116 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, who were playing without top scorer Luka Doncic.
Mikael Granlund scored at 4:02 of overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-1 to sweep a two-game weekend set in the Freeway Faceoff rivalry.
Braden Smith stole the ball and scored a layup with 23 seconds left, helping No. 5 Purdue edge Southern California 69-64.
John Mobley Jr. scored 28 points and knocked down a career-high six 3-pointers as Ohio State pulled away in the second half for an 86-74 win over UCLA on Saturday.
Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson will be sidelined for three to five weeks after undergoing a procedure to treat a left thigh injury.
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.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.
"The Notebook The Musical" has taken the stage at the Pantages Theater in Hollywood. CBS LA's Marina Jurica sat down with the author of the original novel, Nicholas Sparks, to discuss the play.
Runners got a unique racing opportunity for the Rose Bowl Half Marathon and 5K on Sunday morning. Alys Martinez reports.
A warm winter Sunday is ahead for Southern California. Alex Biston reports.
Dramatic video shows the moments a motorcycle was engulfed in flame and a motorcyclist on the hood of a nearby car after they were ejected in a grisly crash in Long Beach last weekend. The married couple remains hospitalized a week after their fiery crash, where Zach Boetto speaks with their family.
The Monterey Park community gathered on Saturday for a day of resilience in remembrance of the 2023 mass shooting that left 11 people dead.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
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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.
