Coronavirus: Fast Food Workers Across California Go On Strike
The job action was prompted by a worker from a South LA McDonald's testing positive for coronavirus. Employees of that location have been staging a drive-thru protest all week.
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The job action was prompted by a worker from a South LA McDonald's testing positive for coronavirus. Employees of that location have been staging a drive-thru protest all week.
The CD6 Drive-Thru Food Pantry Giveaway is being held at Van Nuys City Hall, 14410 Sylvan St. Up to 2,000 cars can each receive the 36-pound package of food, which will include fresh poultry or beef.
The object that hit him was initially believed to be a paintball, but is now believed to have been a pellet from a pellet gun.
Bus drivers say they are on the front lines dealing with passengers without the proper safety precautions, and now some are considering taking action.
In his Wednesday evening briefing on the city's coronavirus response, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced that all city parks will be closed from Saturday evening through Monday morning to prevent gatherings during the Easter holiday.
With dining rooms closed across the state, fresh produce is piling up in the warehouses and loading docks of Downtown LA produce wholesalers.
A winter storm warning for the San Gabriel Mountains was extended to Friday morning.
Every night at 8 p.m., Downtown L.A. residents open their windows and clap for those on the front lines fighting the coronavirus outbreak.
Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Tuesday that non-medical essential employers as well as customers visiting essential businesses will be required to wear facial coverings starting Friday.
Speeds are up as much as 30 percent on some LA streets since the stay at home orders took effect in mid-March, according to an analysis by the LA City Department of Transportation.
Coachella will drop a documentary about the history of the beloved music festival Friday at noon, the exact time the doors were scheduled to open.
The grocery store chain, which owns Ralphs and Food4Less, will limit the number of customers inside grocery stores by half.
CalVet Secretary Dr. Vito Imbasciani says they are working to identify everyone who may have come in contact with the infected resident, including staff.
In Los Angeles County alone, more than 350 community clinics and health centers provide primary care and preventive services to 1.7 million patients every year.
Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore said Monday that crime in the city had decreased by 23% this March compared to March 2019 as Angelenos followed the mayor's Safer at Home order to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Images purporting to be of the Hollywood sign are circulating on Twitter and Instagram, showing the iconic "Hollywood" changed to say "Stay Home." A reply to one tweet said it was fake and included a picture taken the same day.
The company claimed the "Corona Virus At-Home Test Kit" was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Workers are demanding more protection, a two-week quarantine period with full pay, and healthcare coverage for any worker or immediate family members who get sick from the virus.
Rain is expected to be heaviest on Monday and Tuesday and could bring totals that Southern California might normally see for the entire month of April.
In her post, Pink also slammed the government for not providing more widespread testing for the virus.
The university said anyone in the campus community that may have been in close contact with the infected individuals will be notified if they should isolate.
Emily Lindsey, Assistant Curator and Excavation Site Director of the La Brea Tar Pits, shows how paleontologists bring L.A.'s ancient past back to life.
As an emergency physician for 25 years, Dr. Mark Morocco has it seen it all. "But this is a unique, sort of unprecedented experience, even for doctors," he says.
However, some are also falling victim to "zoombombing" — a new trend of hijacking public Zoom conferences and posting expletives and other lewd content.
Just one day after announcing new recommendations about wearing face coverings while in public, local officials again urged the public to refrain from buying medical-grade masks.
Day outings and sleepovers with shelter dogs had been previously reserved for trained volunteers, but starting February 1, Pasadena Humane is expanding the program to the animal-loving public.
Demonstrators began gathering on Friday afternoon in front of Los Angeles City Hall, with crowds continuing to swell through the afternoon as protesters took to marching, completely overtaking some downtown Los Angeles streets as they go.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Passengers without Real IDs can still fly if they pay a $45 fee, which covers the cost of additional identity verification screening.
On Friday, a high of 85 in Los Angeles will make it the warmest day in the past five years, with Saturday expected to be slightly warmer.
Demonstrators began gathering on Friday afternoon in front of Los Angeles City Hall, with crowds continuing to swell through the afternoon as protesters took to marching, completely overtaking some downtown Los Angeles streets as they go.
Day outings and sleepovers with shelter dogs had been previously reserved for trained volunteers, but starting February 1, Pasadena Humane is expanding the program to the animal-loving public.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Passengers without Real IDs can still fly if they pay a $45 fee, which covers the cost of additional identity verification screening.
On Friday, a high of 85 in Los Angeles will make it the warmest day in the past five years, with Saturday expected to be slightly warmer.
Day outings and sleepovers with shelter dogs had been previously reserved for trained volunteers, but starting February 1, Pasadena Humane is expanding the program to the animal-loving public.
Demonstrators began gathering on Friday afternoon in front of Los Angeles City Hall, with crowds continuing to swell through the afternoon as protesters took to marching, completely overtaking some downtown Los Angeles streets as they go.
On Friday, a high of 85 in Los Angeles will make it the warmest day in the past five years, with Saturday expected to be slightly warmer.
Shep Wainright spent $230 million to build his movie and TV complex and now its occupancy is below 60%.
Only the left lane is currently open and traffic is starting to slow down at Bristol Street.
A five-month search for Alyssa Marie Lira ended on Jan. 22 when she was taken into custody in Mexico.
Orange County officials said the young adult visited EoS Gym and AFC Urgent Care last week.
The estranged husband of a 58-year-old Newport Beach woman who was found dead in the San Bernardino Mountains last November was charged with murder last week.
A 21-year-old man who allegedly fled to Vietnam in the days after a deadly shooting in Stanton that left one teenager dead and another wounded in July 2025 has been extradited to the United States, according to Orange County prosecutors.
The woman's boyfriend said that they were heading to fulfill one of her pregnancy cravings when they were hit by the alleged DUI driver early Sunday morning.
A Riverside City College student says that he's been struggling to get by after his father, who he said had asylum status and a work permit, was detained by immigration agents nearly six months ago.
The estranged husband of a 58-year-old Newport Beach woman who was found dead in the San Bernardino Mountains last November was charged with murder last week.
The crash occurred around 12:09 a.m. on North Anaheim Boulevard.
The shooting left 18-year-old Noah Ivancso dead in May 2023, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.
Big Bear eagles Jackie and Shadow welcomed their first egg of the nesting season on Friday.
Passengers without Real IDs can still fly if they pay a $45 fee, which covers the cost of additional identity verification screening.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is releasing millions more records related to its probe into Jeffrey Epstein.
The investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security, known as Homeland Security Investigations, had been leading the investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Don Lemon was taken into custody by federal agents in Los Angeles, where he had been covering the Grammy Awards, his attorney said.
Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHeathcare CEO Brian Thompson, will not face the death penalty if convicted on federal charges, a judge ruled Friday.
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Justice Department is releasing millions more records related to its probe into Jeffrey Epstein.
The investigative arm of the Department of Homeland Security, known as Homeland Security Investigations, had been leading the investigation into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan announced Thursday that he is running for governor of California in 2026, joining a crowded field in the race to succeed Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Federal air marshals were chased out of a Lynwood restaurant after a crowd mistook them for ICE agents, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
A newly released video shows Alex Pretti confronting federal officers on a Minneapolis street 11 days before he was fatally shot in another encounter with CBP agents, a Pretti family representative confirmed to CBS News.
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.
The Fremont factory will still manufacture Model 3 and Y, but the space where Model S and X are made will instead focus on mass production of Tesla's Gen 3 Optimus robots.
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.
Tyler Bilodeau had 18 points, Eric Daily Jr. had his second double-double this season, and UCLA beat short-handed Oregon 73-57 to extend the Ducks' losing streak to seven games.
Bennett Stirtz scored 20 points, including two free throws with 4.6 seconds remaining, as Iowa survived USC's comeback bid to win 73-72 on Wednesday night.
Lauren Betts overcame early foul trouble to score 23 points and pull down nine rebounds, leading No. 2 UCLA to an 80-67 win Wednesday night over Illinois.
Donovan Mitchell scored 25 points, Jaylon Tyson had 20 and the Cleveland Cavaliers used a big third quarter to beat the Los Angeles Lakers 129-99 and spoil LeBron James' return to Northeast Ohio.
Kawhi Leonard scored 21 points, James Harden had 16 points and 10 assists, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Utah Jazz 115-103 on Tuesday night for their ninth win in 10 games.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
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.
Glendale police found and arrested the suspect who destroyed an outdoor dining space after she had fled the scene in her vehicle. No one was injured in the crash.
Time Out Los Angeles shares some things to do this weekend: Dine LA Restaurant Week, Pasadena Cheeseburger Week, “Love Isn’t Blind” dating show, Miyawaki Forest Planting Day and Lunar New Year Festival.
Victoria Guida, POLITICO economics correspondent, discusses the Federal Reserve chair nomination of Kevin Warsh, interest rates and potential consumer impacts.
LA County Board Supervisor Lindsey Horvath discusses why the county pulled funding from the City of Los Angeles for homelessness programs and the city’s wildfire recovery report.
LA Times Washington correspondent Ana Ceballos discusses the deal reached between Senate Democrats and the White House that secures funding for the vast majority of government operations, averting a partial shutdown for now.
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.
