Pfizer says 3 of its COVID shots give kids under 5 strong protection
The company says it'll give U.S. regulators the data soon. Moderna is already seeking U.S. clearance to vaccinate kids 5 and under.
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The company says it'll give U.S. regulators the data soon. Moderna is already seeking U.S. clearance to vaccinate kids 5 and under.
Those 50 or older can get their latest round of vaccines following the FDA's new recommendation for a second booster shot.
Dr. Jose Mayorga discusses vaccinations for children and how long it may take for approval.
The vote instructed the city attorney to prepare a new ordinance rolling back the requirements and bring it back to the council for a final vote.
With the county easing back its COVID-19 masking and vaccine-verification rules, Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez introduced a motion Friday to end the city's mandate requiring proof of vaccination to enter many indoor establishments and large outdoor events.
The Los Angeles Unified School District voted to revamp their online schools for 20,000 unvaccinated students who will not be allowed to attend in-person classes in the fall.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors will explore new ways to enforce the vaccine mandate for county employees.
While studies suggest the Omicron variant is less virulent, a local doctor said that her hospital is seeing more COVID-positive pregnant women landing in the emergency room.
Vaccination rates among residents and staff at skilled nursing facilities remain above 90%, however many have yet to receive their booster shot.
Effective this Friday, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reduced the attendance threshold for mega events in half.
Protestors have demonstrated outside several of the company's vaccine sites many times before but hoped that the day would never come when someone would attack them. However, the day they had all been dreading finally came on Thursday, Dec. 30 when 43-year-old Thomas Apollo, came to the mobile vaccine clinic in the company's office parking lot.
Children's Hospital Los Angeles will offer free COVID-19 and flu vaccine clinics every Saturday from Jan. 8 to Jan 22, at three of their Specialty Care Centers located throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
The number of coronavirus patients in Los Angeles County hospitals surged past 600 Saturday, amid concern over another possible autumn and winter surge in infections and the presence of the new Omicron variant in Los Angeles County.
Burton, who has been a mainstay on the soap opera "General Hospital" for decades, revealed Tuesday that he has been dismissed from the show for his refusal to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Los Angeles County reported 1,876 new cases of COVID-19 and 26 additional deaths associated with the virus Saturday.
Studio City and Santa Clarita are among the Los Angeles County communities with the highest new COVID-19 infection rates, this despite having high vaccination rates.
Beginning in January, only unvaccinated students will have to undergo weekly testing.
State health officials have eased the guidelines on who qualifies for a COVID-19 booster shot, allowing all Californians who feel they are at risk to receive a dose of additional protection before attending large family gatherings planned as Thanksgiving comes.
Although the SafePassLA ordinance takes effect Monday, it won't be fully enforced until Nov 29.
The number of coronavirus patients in Los Angeles County hospitals fell slightly Saturday, declining from 664 to 660, according to the latest state figures.
Orange County's children aged 5 to 11 years old will be able to get vaccinated against COVID-19, officials said Wednesday.
A panel of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's outside vaccine advisers voted unanimously Tuesday to recommend Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for children as young as 5.
All LAUSD students ages 12 and older will soon be required to be vaccinated in order to attend in-person classes.
Municipal employees for the city of Los Angeles who refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19 will likely lose their jobs, Mayor Eric Garcetti implied Wednesday.
The LA Galaxy and their home pitch, Dignity Health Sports Park, will follow recent LA County Guidelines and require either proof of vaccination against COVID-19, or a negative test within 72 hours of game-time.
LADOT began a construction project to increase safety along Vista del Mar in Playa del Rey.
The Ventura County Sheriff's Office arrested a woman for allegedly slashing multiple cars' tires.
LAPD Captain Ben Fernandes said from May until now, it's like night and day as ongoing law enforcement efforts have decreased drug use and gang activity around the park.
Mayor Karen Bass said Lineage will not finish cleaning up the rotting food from its burned Boyle Heights warehouse by the 45-day deadline.
More than 3,100 people have been stung at Bolsa Chica and Huntington State Beach so far this year, which is at least double last year's total.
LADOT began a construction project to increase safety along Vista del Mar in Playa del Rey.
The Ventura County Sheriff's Office arrested a woman for allegedly slashing multiple cars' tires.
Several eagles have been spotted at Jackie's Big Bear nest and now the public has to wait and see if someone takes it over.
LAPD Captain Ben Fernandes said from May until now, it's like night and day as ongoing law enforcement efforts have decreased drug use and gang activity around the park.
Mayor Karen Bass said Lineage will not finish cleaning up the rotting food from its burned Boyle Heights warehouse by the 45-day deadline.
LADOT began a construction project to increase safety along Vista del Mar in Playa del Rey.
LAPD Captain Ben Fernandes said from May until now, it's like night and day as ongoing law enforcement efforts have decreased drug use and gang activity around the park.
Mayor Karen Bass said Lineage will not finish cleaning up the rotting food from its burned Boyle Heights warehouse by the 45-day deadline.
More than 3,100 people have been stung at Bolsa Chica and Huntington State Beach so far this year, which is at least double last year's total.
A State Bar investigation of the law practice of John Minnella of Tustin began in 2024 after a former client filed a complaint, alleging he paid $4,500 for a work permit through an asylum application, which he never received.
Police said that the couple was involved in some sort of altercation when the incident occurred.
A suspect caused a lockdown at the public defender building in Westminster.
Police said that a person inside the building was hospitalized after suffering injuries in the collision.
According to Santa Ana Police Department officers, the collision happened at around 6 p.m. near the intersection of N. Santiago Street and Santa Ana Boulevard.
The $14.5 million Jeffrey Open Space Trail Bicycle and Pedestrian Bridge is almost 1,200 feet long and 15 feet wide, spanning the I-5 Freeway.
The Ojai Raptor Center said individuals are selling merchandise featuring Big Bear's bald eagle, Jackie, claiming that it will benefit the wildlife rescue facility.
California Highway Patrol officers said that it appeared the body had been in the area for a few days.
Six people were arrested and nearly $200,000 in stolen goods were recovered during a series of operations conducted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Retail Crime Task Force last week.
Body cameras captured the moments Rialto police officers rushed to save a choking child with a LifeVac tool.
After more than 50 years, the victim of a cold case homicide investigation whose body was found in the remote Riverside County desert has finally been identified.
Certain salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared jalapeño products at Whole Foods are among the products recalled over possible salmonella risk.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
Surrogate McKenna West declined to get an abortion requested by the intended parents after the baby she was carrying was diagnosed with a severe but treatable heart defect.
A single ticket sold in Illinois won the biggest Powerball jackpot of the year, $1.04 billion, in Wednesday night's drawing, the game says.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.
The current law leaves it to California school districts and charter schools to roll out their own policies on how they want to restrict or ban smartphones. But there's growing momentum to go a step further.
A California bill, known as Leno's Law, aimed at easing smog-check requirements for older collector cars is advancing through the legislature. The measure would expand the state's existing exemption for certain older vehicles from the state's smog requirements.
President Trump said Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role to focus on her young family.
President Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, writing on social media: "I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT."
Homeowners getting their insurance through the California FAIR Plan will soon be paying even more, but industry observers say it may be a good sign for the state's insurance market.
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.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
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.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday announced the rollout of the state's new electric vehicle instant rebate program, touting it as part of an investment in the state's clean-vehicle future.
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.
Mike Trout had three hits and two RBIs, Jose Siri keyed a three-run sixth inning with a pinch-hit RBI double, and George Klassen earned his first major league win in the Los Angeles Angels' 5-2 comeback victory over the Texas Rangers.
Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Hunter Feduccia homered, and the revitalized Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Kansas City Royals with a 4-2 victory.
Westbrook played for Oklahoma City, Houston, Washington, both Los Angeles teams, Denver and Sacramento during his 18-year-career.
The deal comes less than 1 year after Mark Walter purchased a majority stake from the Buss family for about $10 billion.
Max Muncy singled in Shohei Ohtani, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Kansas City Royals 5-4 in 10 innings.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday announced that nine new television productions would be awarded through the state's film and television tax credit program, which his office estimates will bring over $600 million in production spending.
A California lawmaker wants to address the rising cost of event tickets by limiting how much some tickets can be marked up on the resale market.
Some parts of the LA Jazz Festival were canceled just days before the citywide, two-week party was slated to begin, leaving performers and fans alike in the dark.
A performer will be living inside a billboard 30 feet above the Sunset Strip as Netflix promotes its new film "The Last House."
The Bob Baker Marionette Theater is releasing its first new show in four decades as the iconic team works to raise money and purchase its permanent home in Highland Park.
Rams Safety Quentin Lake is our guest this week on the Sports Central Podcast. He's become a big success story for the Rams after being drafted in the 6th round and he chats with Darren Haynes on his rise in the secondary and what it would mean to this local boy to play in the Super Bowl at SoFi Stadium this season with the Rams
As wildfire survivors move into their rebuilt homes, they're meeting their new coyote neighbors. Lauren Pozen reports.
The Los Angeles Department of Transportation began the Vista del Mar Safety Project, an effort to decrease the number of deadly car crashes along the roadway. Laurie Perez reports.
Experts said that the new female eagle could just be hanging out with Shadow after his mate, Jackie's death. Brittney Ermon reports.
Mayor Karen Bass said Lineage will not finish cleaning up the rotting food from its burned Boyle Heights warehouse by the 45-day deadline. Hunter Sowards reports.
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.
