COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts Ramp Up in LA County As Officials Prepare To Widely Expand Eligibility
Los Angeles County will receive 340,000 doses of the vaccine, including about 14,000 doses of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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Los Angeles County will receive 340,000 doses of the vaccine, including about 14,000 doses of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
The state and federal officials behind the Cal State LA super site say the eight-week mission of distributing vaccines will be complete on April 11
"This is the largest housing transition of an encampment ever in the city's history," Mayor Eric Garcetti said.
Darion K. Hackett, 29, was arrested on Thursday after investigators with the SPCALA linked him to Bow's microchip. Hackett has been charged with a felony count of animal cruelty, and two misdemeanor counts of permitting an injured animal to go without veterinary care.
Before Trebek died last November, he and his wife made a donation so that the Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission could purchase the old Skateland rollerskating rink and turn it into a bridge homeless shelter.
One year after the COVID pandemic forced business owners to suddenly shut down, many are getting back on their feet now that some restrictions have been lifted.
The crash happened Wednesday afternoon on 42nd Street, just east of McKinley Avenue. The boy had been running to catch up to an ice cream truck when he was struck by an SUV, according to the LAPD.
Debra Starr-Knecht was diagnosed with Stage 5 kidney failure last year. Now, she and her husband make the drive from their Altadena home to the 405 freeway overpass in West Los Angeles in hopes of not only finding a match, but also raising awareness of organ donation.
The St. John's Well Child and Family Center has vaccinated more than 100,000 people from East LA to South Los Angeles, and they say undocumented immigrants who have been hit hard by the pandemic deserve priority to get the vaccine.
Jaime Gomez Jr., 41, was charged in June of 2020 with nine felonies, including grand theft, attempted grand theft, identity theft, and recording fraudulent documents.
Monday's incident happened at 1:40 p.m. in the 7600 block of Melrose, not far from Fairfax High School. The man was walking with his girlfriend after they ate at a nearby restaurant when he was approached by three men.
A California Highway Patrol pursuit of a driver wanted on suspicion of speed ended Wednesday night in Tarzana with the vehicle in flames.
According to a team of investigators from UC San Diego and UCLA, people can still become infected with coronavirus even after being fully vaccinated — though they said the risk was small.
Los Angeles firefighters were called out to the 200 block of East 95th Street at about 12:40 p.m. The boy was initially reported to be in critical condition after being hit by a car.
UCLA defied expectations by making it to the Sweet Sixteen, but now they face powerhouse Alabama on Sunday, and Coach Mick Cronin minced no words about what his players are facing.
The same man is believed to have assaulted people in two other incidents – one on Feb. 9 in the 13400 block of Moorpark Street and again on Feb. 12 in the 13000 block of Ventura Boulevard.
L.A. County's COVID-19 case rate continued to fall Tuesday, putting the county on track to move into the less-restrictive orange tier of the state's reopening plan by early April.
The Los Angeles Police Department Tuesday released a photo of a woman suspected of stealing a Shetland sheepdog puppy from a downtown Los Angeles residence.
Veteran actor George Segal died Tuesday from complications of a bypass surgery, his wife said. He was 87.
The FDA says it was alerted this week to five cases of acute liver failure in infants and children from four different Southern Nevada households in November 2020.
Cineworld Group says select Regal theaters will reopen on April 2 with "Godzilla vs. Kong," and more will reopen in time for the release of "Mortal Kombat" on April 16. The company also announced plans to reopen its UK theaters in May.
The Los Angeles Public Library expanded its "Library To Go" program Tuesday by launching evening pick-up hours at more than two-dozen locations and adding a free "Printing To Go" service.
A procession carried the remains of Marine Private Jacob Cruz after his flag-draped coffin was taken back to Southern California.
Complaints on social media are on the rise after the California's Employment Development Department website suffered outages throughout the weekend. Several people posted screenshots on Twitter of the EDD site showing a "This page isn't working" notification.
Jensen Karp, a comedian and podcaster who is married to "Boy Meets World" star Danielle Fishel, says he purchased the bulk box of cereal on Saturday morning and opened it Monday.
A CBS LA Next Weather Alert is in place through Monday, and a Next Weather Watch is set for Friday and Saturday.
Prosecutors also allege that D4vd had a sexual relationship with Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Los Angeles Police Department Detective Corey Farell testified that the pair began talking when she was 11 years old, and he was 16.
The California Highway Patrol was in pursuit of a suspected DUI driver on the 5 Freeway.
LA County lifeguards rescued two swimmers after rip currents swept them into the ocean near the Venice pier.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a suspected reckless driver.
A CBS LA Next Weather Alert is in place through Monday, and a Next Weather Watch is set for Friday and Saturday.
Prosecutors also allege that D4vd had a sexual relationship with Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Los Angeles Police Department Detective Corey Farell testified that the pair began talking when she was 11 years old, and he was 16.
The California Highway Patrol was in pursuit of a suspected DUI driver on the 5 Freeway.
LA County lifeguards rescued two swimmers after rip currents swept them into the ocean near the Venice pier.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a suspected reckless driver.
Prosecutors also allege that D4vd had a sexual relationship with Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Los Angeles Police Department Detective Corey Farell testified that the pair began talking when she was 11 years old, and he was 16.
The California Highway Patrol was in pursuit of a suspected DUI driver on the 5 Freeway.
LA County lifeguards rescued two swimmers after rip currents swept them into the ocean near the Venice pier.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a suspected reckless driver.
It happened at around 6:20 p.m. near the intersection of E. Market Street and Elm Avenue, Long Beach Police Department officers said.
The Newport Beach Police Department warned organizers and attendees of an end-of-summer beach party after hundreds of people were arrested at a similar gathering on July 4th.
The man used red spray paint to write the words "fascist" and "nazi" on 13 Teslas in Irvine.
Orange County parents demanded more information on child cancer cases after state officials found that there were fewer than 11 cases.
Just a short walk from the Huntington Beach Pier, the museum's director Peter "PT" Townend, says the relocation is a legacy move.
Two Mexican Mafia members face life in federal prison after a jury found them guilty of killing a man outside of his Orange County home.
While they've seen a decline in mosquitoes since last year, vector control experts expect to see an increase as the latest heat wave hits Southern California.
Jackie, the so-called matriarch of the beloved Big Bear bald eagle family, is still in critical condition and recovering after she was involved in a fight with two other eagles last week, according to wildlife officials and Friends of Big Bear Valley.
A 23-year-old man was arrested early Wednesday after he allegedly assaulted a bus driver in Chino in what police called an unprovoked attack.
The fire was reported at around 1:30 p.m. in the Mead Valley area according to Riverside County firefighters.
Police said that the man was found naked in the grass with injuries to his face and that all of his belongings were in a nearby trash can.
Three people were killed and four others wounded in a shooting during a food festival at the Seattle Center near the Space Needle, police said. A suspect was in custody and another was being sought, they said.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Justine Vanderschoot was 17 when she was brutally murdered by her boyfriend and his roommate in Placer County, California. More than 20 years later, her family continues to fight for justice.
Los Angeles Rams coach Sean McVay says Aaron Donald is still determining whether he is ready and able to return to the team.
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
President Trump ordered federal officials to install signs outside the National Museum of American History that correct what he says is "inaccurate" information presented by the institution about American history.
President Trump cracked jokes at the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
More than 43,000 immigrants were arrested last month as DHS continues to detain people in less-publicized enforcement surges.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion. Sources told CBS News the total cost could be far higher, in part due to military construction for damaged U.S. bases.
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.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
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.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
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.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Denis Bouanga scored two goals, Son Heung-min scored in his third consecutive match since the World Cup break, and Los Angeles FC thrashed Sporting Kansas City 4-0 for its fourth consecutive victory.
Joseph Paintsil scored a goal and JT Marcinkowski had five saves for the LA Galaxy in a 1-1 tie with the San Jose Earthquakes at Stanford Stadium.
Kyle Tucker homered for the second consecutive game, Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed one run in six gritty innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers capitalized on two defensive mistakes by the New York Mets in a 4-3 victory.
Shohei Ohtani has skipped a tentatively scheduled bullpen session and Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says the two-way superstar won't throw off a mound again until his irritated left knee feels 100%.
Kaylee Hottle, an Atlanta-born actress known for her role in the "Godzilla" film franchise, has died following a crash in Maryland.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
Los Angeles County's chief medical examiner is emphasizing the need for greater transparency when it comes to autopsies following celebrity deaths.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
Heat advisories are still in effect across Southern California on Monday. Temperatures will continue to be well above average, increasing the risk for heat-related illnesses including stroke and exhaustion.
The California Highway Patrol was in pursuit of a suspected DUI driver on the 5 Freeway.
Brittney Ermon shows us the video of lifeguards rescuing swimmers from dangerous rip currents.
The Los Angeles Police Department was in pursuit of a suspected reckless driver.
Zach Boetto shows us how people in Lake Elsinore are cooling down during the latest heat wave.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
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.
