Riverside County announces first pediatric case of monkeypox
It's unclear at this moment how the child contracted Monkeypox. Officials at Riverside University Health System were first notified about the positive diagnosis earlier this week.
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It's unclear at this moment how the child contracted Monkeypox. Officials at Riverside University Health System were first notified about the positive diagnosis earlier this week.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first death due to monkeypox from a county resident.
On Thursday LA County Department of Public Health officials announced that a person with monkeypox had died, and they were investigating whether the death was directly related to the virus.
Orange County confirmed their first monkeypox case in a child, one of 126 in the county. Instances of a child contracting the virus are extremely rare.
The district says they are implementing additional disinfection protocols as a precaution. Amy Johnson reports.
As the number of monkeypox cases in Los Angeles County continues to grow, health officials have once again opted to expand the eligibility to include a number of different groups they believe to be more vulnerable to the virus.
During this unexpected shortage, L.A. County said it will still offer second doses to those who qualify.
Los Angeles County received only 28,000 doses of the monkeypox vaccine, less than half of what was requested. Nicole Comstock reports.
Cases are up over 30% from just a week ago.
Todd called for more informed health care providers and faster responses from government officials.
Political Reporter Tom Wait looks at how LA County has been handling the distribution of emergency resources for monkeypox just as the Biden Administration announces a national state of emergency over the outbreak.
With more than 6,600 cases nationwide, the Biden administration has declared monkeypox a public health emergency, hoping to bolster the country's response to the virus which is rapidly spreading.
A group called Access To Prevention, Advocacy, Intervention and Treatment is helping to reach diverse and underserved communities.
The husband of the speaker of the house has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor driving under the influence charges in connection with a May car crash.
The Pasadena Public Health Department said the patients are all adults and recovering from the illness.
Kara Finnstrom reports from West Hollywood, where a monkeypox vaccination clinic is set to open Wednesday, as Los Angeles Board of Supervisors prepare to issue a proclamation of local emergency due to rising case numbers.
Kara Finnstrom reports on the recent declaration of emergency from California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday, which is set to be followed locally pending a vote by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
Leslie Marin reports from West Hollywood on Governor Gavin Newsom's declaration of a state of emergency over monkeypox, as cases continue to rise. Monday's proclamation will help the state bolster its vaccine distribution efforts.
The Encino clinic is one of four sites the county health department set up as part of a push to distribute some 4,000 vaccinations by Sunday.
Kandiss Crone reports from Encino where dozens of people at a pop-up clinic for the monkeypox vaccine waited in line for hours for the chance to get their shot.
The monkeypox outbreak continues to worsen. And the World Health Organization has now declared it a public health emergency.
The World Health Organization says the expanding monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries is an "extraordinary" situation that now qualifies as a global emergency.
One case is in an infant who is a California resident and another is in a toddler who is not a U.S. resident, the CDC said.
As COVID-19 numbers continue to rise in the midst of yet another surge, health officials are also warning the public to remain vigilant as monkeypox numbers see a noted increase in both the United States and Europe.
Los Angeles County Public Health officials announced plans to expand access to the monkeypox vaccine to high-risk people. Kandiss Crone reports.
Huntington Beach police arrested a boy after he allegedly killed a man with a flare gun.
The Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the New York Mets in a wild rematch of last year's National League Championship Series on a rainy night at Citi Field.
Taylor Ward hit his 15th home run and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Miami Marlins 7-4 for their ighth straight win.
Skinny Minnie the cat finally returned home after being severely burned in the Eaton Fire.
The LA tourism board said businesses could lose $2.3 billion once the minimum wage for airport and hotel workers rises to $30 an hour.
Huntington Beach police arrested a boy after he allegedly killed a man with a flare gun.
Taylor Ward hit his 15th home run and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Miami Marlins 7-4 for their ighth straight win.
Skinny Minnie the cat finally returned home after being severely burned in the Eaton Fire.
The LA tourism board said businesses could lose $2.3 billion once the minimum wage for airport and hotel workers rises to $30 an hour.
Here's what we know about the men and women who died after a plane crashed in a San Diego neighborhood Thursday.
Skinny Minnie the cat finally returned home after being severely burned in the Eaton Fire.
The LA tourism board said businesses could lose $2.3 billion once the minimum wage for airport and hotel workers rises to $30 an hour.
Here's what we know about the men and women who died after a plane crashed in a San Diego neighborhood Thursday.
Santa Monica's Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery closed after public health inspectors found a vermin infestation.
The FBI also believes the suspect attempted to livestream the bombing of the Palm Springs fertility clinic.
Huntington Beach police arrested a boy after he allegedly killed a man with a flare gun.
Here's what we know about the men and women who died after a plane crashed in a San Diego neighborhood Thursday.
Santa Ana City Council members on Tuesday voted to move forward with a program that would create an alert system to notify residents before federal immigration sweeps.
Some parts of the Inland Empire could reach a little over 100 degrees as a two-day burst of heat pushes through Southern California.
A preliminary 3.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Grapevine Monday afternoon.
The FBI also believes the suspect attempted to livestream the bombing of the Palm Springs fertility clinic.
The 75-year-old woman beat the would-be robber after seeing her wallet in the suspect's pocket.
Police say that one of the two cars involved in the collision veered into the pedestrian who was walking in the area.
The 86-year-old woman was found "near a large group of boulders" off Highway 247 in the Johnson Valley area, according to San Bernardino County deputies.
Some parts of the Inland Empire could reach a little over 100 degrees as a two-day burst of heat pushes through Southern California.
KCAL News Investigates gets answers after senior reporter Ross Palombo uncovers serious concerns regarding brush clearance in the wake of the Palisades Fire.
Councilwoman Traci Park vowed to get more resources for LAFD's brush clearance unit. Ross Palombo reports.
A KCAL News Investigation has discovered dozens of parcels of lands in the Palisades Fire zone that presented fire danger due to overgrown brush, a problem that firefighters had been trying to fix for years.
A KCAL News Investigation has discovered dozens of parcels of lands in the Palisades Fire zone that presented fire danger due to overgrown brush, a problem that firefighters had been trying to fix for years. Ross Palombo reports.
A Southern California lawmaker is calling for a state audit of LAUSD after a lawsuit claims it defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars in funding.
Taylor Ward hit his 15th home run and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Miami Marlins 7-4 for their ighth straight win.
Billy Joel canceled his upcoming tour, including all of his scheduled concerts up to early July 2026, after a recent diagnosis with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus.
President Trump said he would impose steep tariff on Apple unless company starts manufacturing some iPhones in the U.S.
A CBS News Confirmed analysis of a dozen skincare influencers' accounts found that many featured ingredients not suitable for kids and were undisclosed brand partnerships or sponsored posts.
Westminster officer Nicole Brown, 39, was charged Monday with 15 felonies of workers' compensation and insurance fraud, officials said.
President Trump said he would impose steep tariff on Apple unless company starts manufacturing some iPhones in the U.S.
The U.S. Senate is set to take a controversial vote on whether or not to lift that ban.
Ashli Babbitt's death was a rallying point for Trump loyalists and Capitol rioters who alleged police used unnecessary force in stopping the mob on Jan. 6.
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office said in a statement on Sunday.
A bronze statue of first lady Melania Trump was sawed off and carried away from her hometown in Slovenia.
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.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Some of the free supplies being provided include at-home COVID-19 test kits, condoms, fentanyl test strips and naloxone.
A Los Angeles County resident tested positive for measles after traveling to Texas, according to the Department of Public Health.
California officials said bird flu testing has not stopped, despite social media rumors.
Orange County health officials on Wednesday warned the public after a bat that was found at a park last week tested positive for rabies.
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
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.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a pause to the enrollment of more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026 as California faces a steep budget deficit.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
The Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the New York Mets in a wild rematch of last year's National League Championship Series on a rainy night at Citi Field.
Taylor Ward hit his 15th home run and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Miami Marlins 7-4 for their ighth straight win.
The Boston Red Sox acquired first baseman Ryan Noda from the Los Angeles Angels in a deal for cash.
The Green Bay Packers' effort to ban the "tush push" failed at the NFL's spring league meetings Wednesday.
Logan O'Hoppe homered and had a tiebreaking RBI single as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Athletics 7-5 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win.
Billy Joel canceled his upcoming tour, including all of his scheduled concerts up to early July 2026, after a recent diagnosis with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus.
George Wendt, the comedian and actor known for his beloved role as Norm on "Cheers," has died.
Shriner is due back in court on June 18, according to prosecutors.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend, the singer Cassie Ventura, took the stand this week at his sex trafficking trial in New York City.
Kim Kardashian took the witness stand at the Paris trial of 10 people who stand accused over a 2016 robbery in the French capital during which she was held at gunpoint.
Chris and Christy Lucches of Wife and the Somm stop by the studio to celebrate National Wine Day.
Latinafest takes over Gloria Molina Grand Park on June 1.
Pacific Coast Highway reopened ahead of Memorial Day weekend. Alys Martinez reports.
Skinny Minnie the cat finally returned home after being severely burned in the Eaton Fire. Nicole Comstock reports.
Two lanes in each direction have opened, with a 25 mph speed limit between Temescal Canyon Road in Pacific Palisades and Carbon Beach Terrace in Malibu, according to the California Highway Patrol. Jeff Nguyen reports.
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.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
