LAUSD to require weekly COVID testing for all students, staff, regardless of vaccination status
In a policy shift, the Los Angeles Unified School District announced Thursday it will require all students and district employees returning to in-person activities for the upcoming academic year to undergo "baseline and ongoing weekly COVID-testing," regardless of vaccination status.
In a policy shift, the Los Angeles Unified School District announced Thursday it will require all students and district employees returning to in-person activities for the upcoming academic year to undergo "baseline and ongoing weekly COVID-testing," regardless of vaccination status.
Heartbroken parents to sue a year after 9 troops died at sea off SoCal coast
“They were kids, and they were put in a death trap,” said attorney Eric Dubin, who was accompanied by relatives of five of the service members who died on July 30, 2020, and ranged from 18 to 22.
“They were kids, and they were put in a death trap,” said attorney Eric Dubin, who was accompanied by relatives of five of the service members who died on July 30, 2020, and ranged from 18 to 22.
Hollywood Pantages Theatre requiring ticket holders to be fully vaccinated
It's time to take a shot. Those who wish to see a performance of the Broadway musical "Hamilton," at Hollywood Pantages Theatre must be fully vaccinated, officials announced Friday.
It's time to take a shot. Those who wish to see a performance of the Broadway musical "Hamilton," at Hollywood Pantages Theatre must be fully vaccinated, officials announced Friday.
Navy charges sailor with setting fire that destroyed USS Bonhomme Richard
The U.S. Navy says a sailor has been charged with starting a fire in 2020 that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard warship in San Diego.
The U.S. Navy says a sailor has been charged with starting a fire in 2020 that destroyed the USS Bonhomme Richard warship in San Diego.
GCU student killed in California movie theater shooting, university says
A Grand Canyon University student was shot and killed inside a California movie theater while visiting home on summer break, the university said.
A Grand Canyon University student was shot and killed inside a California movie theater while visiting home on summer break, the university said.
California updates mask mandates for public transit, classrooms, hospitals, shelters
California released an update on the state's masking guidance.
California released an update on the state's masking guidance.
Pelicans' Jaxson Hayes arrested, hospitalized following physical altercation with LAPD officers
New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes was arrested and hospitalized following an altercation with LAPD officers in Woodland Hills. According to the department, the incident may have involved force being applied to Hayes’ neck.
New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes was arrested and hospitalized following an altercation with LAPD officers in Woodland Hills. According to the department, the incident may have involved force being applied to Hayes’ neck.
Jetpack sighting near LAX, pilot reports: 'Did you see the UFO?'
A federal investigation is underway after a pilot says he spotted a jetpack flying near the Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday night, authorities said.
A federal investigation is underway after a pilot says he spotted a jetpack flying near the Los Angeles International Airport Wednesday night, authorities said.
‘Better Call Saul’ star Bob Odenkirk in ‘stable condition’ following collapse
“Better Call Saul” star Bob Odenkirk was hospitalized for a heart-related incident following a collapse on the show’s New Mexico set on Tuesday and is currently “in stable condition.”
“Better Call Saul” star Bob Odenkirk was hospitalized for a heart-related incident following a collapse on the show’s New Mexico set on Tuesday and is currently “in stable condition.”
Injured bear cub recovering from burns after being rescued from California wildfires
Wildlife rescuers saved the life of a tiny bear cub who suffered burns on all four of his paws in a wildfire in California.
Wildlife rescuers saved the life of a tiny bear cub who suffered burns on all four of his paws in a wildfire in California.
Google, Facebook mandate vaccines for employees returning to work
Big tech companies are requiring that their employees get their shots in order to return to work.
Big tech companies are requiring that their employees get their shots in order to return to work.
California recommends masking indoors, regardless of vaccination status
The California Department of Public Health on Wednesday recommended people wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status.
The California Department of Public Health on Wednesday recommended people wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status.
California governor pulls kids from summer camp with no mask requirement
Reopen California Schools, a group that promotes full school reopening without masks, tweeted it had obtained photos of one of Gov. Newsom’s sons at the camp.
Reopen California Schools, a group that promotes full school reopening without masks, tweeted it had obtained photos of one of Gov. Newsom’s sons at the camp.
Administrative leave for Dodgers' Trevor Bauer extended through Aug. 6
Trevor Bauer’s administrative leave was extended by 10 days through Aug. 6 on Tuesday by Major League Baseball and the players’ association.
Trevor Bauer’s administrative leave was extended by 10 days through Aug. 6 on Tuesday by Major League Baseball and the players’ association.
California expands health care coverage to those 50 and older, including for undocumented
With a Central Valley health clinic as his backdrop, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed a bill into law that will now give health care coverage for low-income people age 50 and older, including those who are living in the country without the proper documentation.
With a Central Valley health clinic as his backdrop, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday signed a bill into law that will now give health care coverage for low-income people age 50 and older, including those who are living in the country without the proper documentation.
Winds and 'fire clouds' feed California's largest blaze
Gusts also hindered containment efforts and the problem could get worse with the predicted arrival of pyrocumulus clouds — literally meaning “fire clouds ” — which can bring lightning and the risk of new ignitions.
Gusts also hindered containment efforts and the problem could get worse with the predicted arrival of pyrocumulus clouds — literally meaning “fire clouds ” — which can bring lightning and the risk of new ignitions.
Tuna suit: Subway seeks to dismiss case, says lab confirms there is indeed tuna
Subway restaurants called the no-tuna claim “frivolous” and said the women offered no facts to support their claims in an effort to end the ongoing lawsuit.
Subway restaurants called the no-tuna claim “frivolous” and said the women offered no facts to support their claims in an effort to end the ongoing lawsuit.
One of the original 'Rosies' is gone; California woman dies at 99
Phyllis Gould of Fairfax died last week at age 99, after suffering a stroke in May. She helped lead the movement to give millions of women - called "Rosie the Riveters"- recognition for their work during World War II.
Phyllis Gould of Fairfax died last week at age 99, after suffering a stroke in May. She helped lead the movement to give millions of women - called "Rosie the Riveters"- recognition for their work during World War II.
Former U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer attacked and robbed near her Oakland Jack London Square home
Former U.S. Senator from the State of California Barbara Boxer was assaulted in a robbery near her home in Oakland's Jack London Square on Monday. She says she is thankful she was not seriously injured.
Former U.S. Senator from the State of California Barbara Boxer was assaulted in a robbery near her home in Oakland's Jack London Square on Monday. She says she is thankful she was not seriously injured.
Dixie fire: Satellite video shows blaze burning from outer space
Satellite video shows the impact of the Dixie fire which has reached 197,487 acres and is only 22% contained as of July 26.
Satellite video shows the impact of the Dixie fire which has reached 197,487 acres and is only 22% contained as of July 26.