Flu cases spiking this holiday season, CDC data shows
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 32 jurisdictions are showing "high" or "very high" levels of flu.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly.
As the fall respiratory season approaches, who should be getting COVID-19 and flu vaccines to protect against illness? Here's what varying recommendations say.
For a second time this season, at least 41 states are reporting high or very high levels of the flu. Here's how to stay safe.
The CDC says respiratory illness is now "very high" nationwide.
AstraZeneca says the spray could be available "as soon as next flu season."
The COVID-19 virus is continually changing, and a recent subvariant, the JN.1, is rapidly climbing the charts.
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."
Dean Logan, The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, gave an afternoon Election Day update and said just before 2 p.m., more than 100,000 voters turned up to vote in person, and nearly 1 million vote-by-mail ballots had been returned through various methods.
The contentious race will knock at least one prominent state Republican out of Congress, as the candidates hope to take control over the newly drawn congressional district following the approval of Proposition 50.
A "yes" vote would increase the sales tax from 9.75% to 10.25% for five years, bringing in $1 billion each year.
As California continues to face a statewide insurance crisis, voters will decide in Tuesday's primary election which two candidates will advance in the race to become the state's next insurance commissioner.
Six states are holding primary contests on Tuesday, including California and Iowa.
Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer have emerged as the leading contenders to advance to November's general election, according to polling data.
Councilmember Nithya Raman and political newcomer Spencer Pratt look to unseat incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in June's primary mayoral election.
Polling places across California open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Six states are holding primary contests on Tuesday, including California and Iowa.
Dean Logan, The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, gave an afternoon Election Day update and said just before 2 p.m., more than 100,000 voters turned up to vote in person, and nearly 1 million vote-by-mail ballots had been returned through various methods.
Dean Logan, The Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, gave an afternoon Election Day update and said just before 2 p.m., more than 100,000 voters turned up to vote in person, and nearly 1 million vote-by-mail ballots had been returned through various methods.
The contentious race will knock at least one prominent state Republican out of Congress, as the candidates hope to take control over the newly drawn congressional district following the approval of Proposition 50.
A "yes" vote would increase the sales tax from 9.75% to 10.25% for five years, bringing in $1 billion each year.
Councilmember Nithya Raman and political newcomer Spencer Pratt look to unseat incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in June's primary mayoral election.
Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer have emerged as the leading contenders to advance to November's general election, according to polling data.
A 22-year-old Huntington Beach man was arrested for attempted murder after he allegedly shot two people.
In a video shared by police, the woman, wearing all black, can be seen arguing with the employee before cocking her right arm back with the food in hand. She then steps forward and hurls the food directly at the employee, causing the container to burst open and food to spill out.
An Orange County judge dismissed charges against a doctor who allegedly poisoned her husband with Drano.
The Orange County Healthcare Agency said a bat found in Irvine Regional Park has tested positive for rabies.
Just a day after tens of thousands of Orange County residents were finally able to return to their homes after days of uncertainty due to a chemical tank crisis at a nearby aerospace facility, a group of high school seniors was able to walk the stage for their graduation on Wednesday.
Demolition work has finally started on the Kimberly-Clark paper goods warehouse in Ontario, months after it was destroyed in a massive fire that was allegedly started by an arson suspect in April.
Deputies said that the crash happened at around 4:30 a.m. near Etiwanda Avenue and Inland Avenue in Jurupa Valley.
California's first "smart freeway" begins operation this Monday on the 15 Freeway corridor running through Temecula, aiming to ease the traffic congestion heading into Murrieta.
San Bernardino County detectives believe the man raped four people from 2017-2025 and believe there may be more victims.
A Riverside County beekeeper says that last week's Verona Fire, which broke out near Hemet and burned hundreds of acres, caused him to lose 80 hives and up to 4 million bees.
According to air traffic control audio, security came to inspect the aircraft after someone named their Bluetooth device a "certain four-letter word."
Claims have circulated on social media that fingerprints can be pulled from photos featuring peace signs, but experts say the risk to the average person is low.
More than 200 people have been killed in the monthslong campaign against alleged drug boats traversing the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific.
Jing S. Dong of Staten Island, New York, was charged with two counts of involuntary manslaughter, with additional charges pending, Virginia State Police said.
Freedom 250, the organization behind the event, said Saturday that President Trump will kick off the event on June 24 in an opening ceremony.
The contentious race will knock at least one prominent state Republican out of Congress, as the candidates hope to take control over the newly drawn congressional district following the approval of Proposition 50.
A "yes" vote would increase the sales tax from 9.75% to 10.25% for five years, bringing in $1 billion each year.
As California continues to face a statewide insurance crisis, voters will decide in Tuesday's primary election which two candidates will advance in the race to become the state's next insurance commissioner.
Six states are holding primary contests on Tuesday, including California and Iowa.
Councilmember Nithya Raman and political newcomer Spencer Pratt look to unseat incumbent Mayor Karen Bass in June's primary mayoral election.
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.
TJ Rumfield hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the ninth inning and the Colorado Rockies used a five-run eighth to rally past the Los Angeles Angels 9-8.
Ketel Marte launched a two-run homer, Nolan Arenado and Tommy Troy hit solo shots and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied for a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Los Angeles County leaders on Monday outlined the public safety plans and preparations that have been implemented as the 2026 FIFA World Cup heads to town.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a season-high 10 strikeouts in 5 1/3 scoreless innings, Ryan Ward hit his first major league homer in his Dodger Stadium debut, and Los Angeles defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 9-1.
Shane McClanahan pitched one-run ball for five innings, Jonathan Aranda homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2.
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.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Police recovered the alleged gun but continued to look for the man carrying the gun.
An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was killed in a collision with a pick-up truck at Bristol Street and Wilshire Avenue, the driver remained at the scene.
Jessica Naziri shares some of the hottest tech gadgets.
Isaac Hale, assistant professor of politics at Occidental College, discusses some of the high-stakes congressional races in California. He talks about the 40th Congressional District race where two prominent Republicans will be vying for votes.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles will be hosting its biggest community event of the year, Walk and Play LA, which is an annual fundraiser for kids who need medical care. CHLA President and Chief Executive Officer Paul Viviano, and proud CHLA patient parent Leandro Hidalgo talk about the importance of the event and the work being done at CHLA.
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.
