CDC now tracking rise of BF.7 and BA.2.75 COVID variants nationwide
The BA.5 variant from the summer wave of cases has now fallen to 81.3% of new infections.
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The BA.5 variant from the summer wave of cases has now fallen to 81.3% of new infections.
In response to the recent fentanyl overdoses by a number of Los Angeles Unified School District students, officials have announced a plan to provide Narcan to every campus in coming weeks, as well as embarking on an educational campaign for students and parents on the dangers of the synthetic opioid.
As COVID-19 numbers continue to plummet, Los Angeles County health officials have lifted the mask requirement for public transit including buses, trains, airports or other transportation hubs.
Wall said an Achilles injury coupled with his mother's death sent him to "a really dark place."
The new guidelines go into effect Friday.
Boiling certain medications can be harmful to breathe, let alone eat, the agency warned.
In an interview on "60 Minutes," the president said, "We still have a problem with COVID. We're still doing a lotta work on it. ... But the pandemic is over."
Samples taken Friday still showed bacteria levels exceed state standards, officials said. Sampling is done daily and the closure will remain in effect until two consecutive tests indicate bacterial levels meet health standards.
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.
A new study suggests picking up the pace will lead to a longer and healthier life
Ryan Reynolds and actor Rob McElhenney teamed up with Lead from Behind and filmed their colonoscopy experiences.
Medical professionals are concerned that not enough residents will be vaccinated before the brunt of the early flu season hits.
According to Department of Public Health officials, the person was "severely immunocompromised and had been hospitalized," due to their monkeypox diagnosis.
LA County health officials on Thursday announced that a person with monkeypox died, and are investigating whether the death is related to the ailment.
Anyone who smells smoke or sees ash in the air should stay indoors with their windows and doors closed and avoid vigorous physical activity.
After cruising to a sweep over the Cincinnati Reds in the Wild Card Series, the Boys in Blue are now preparing for what should be a much tougher matchup in the Division Series against the National League's winningest team this season, the Philadelphia Phillies.
Southwest Healthcare Corona Regional Medical Center is the second Inland Empire hospital to announce the closure of their labor and delivery services ward due to a declining birth rate.
The 2025 government shutdown entered its second day on Thursday with no signs of an imminent resolution. Follow live updates here.
CHP officers say that the semi truck lost control and crashed into a pole, which caused it to overturn and burst into flames.
Police say that the 52-year-old victim was found dead several hours after they were first called to her home for a domestic assault.
After cruising to a sweep over the Cincinnati Reds in the Wild Card Series, the Boys in Blue are now preparing for what should be a much tougher matchup in the Division Series against the National League's winningest team this season, the Philadelphia Phillies.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said the new laws further protect Californians' civic participation in elections.
Fifteen cars derailed in the incident, spilling some packages onto the tracks in the Union Pacific rail yard in the 1700 block of Arenth Avenue, firefighters said.
Birrieria Familia Castro, a beloved family-owned taco shop in North Hollywood, took home top honors on Yelp's annual list ranking the nation's best taquerias.
The suspect slammed into the open door of an LAPD cruiser early Thursday morning in downtown Los Angeles, police said.
The show will still feature a World War II bomber, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and the Royal Air Force Falcons.
It happened at around 10:30 p.m. on Monday near MacArthur Boulevard and E. Coast Highway, Newport Beach police said.
The family of Ismael Ayala-Uribe, the 39-year-old Mexican man and former DACA recipient who died in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement last week, demanded answers during a press conference on Tuesday.
An audit found that the city overpaid the Santa Police Officers Association by about $3 million.
A group of Huntington Beach residents gathered on Saturday to help their neighbor clear debris and brush from his property after he underwent a series of life challenges that left him unable to do so.
Southwest Healthcare Corona Regional Medical Center is the second Inland Empire hospital to announce the closure of their labor and delivery services ward due to a declining birth rate.
CHP officers say that the semi truck lost control and crashed into a pole, which caused it to overturn and burst into flames.
Police say that the 52-year-old victim was found dead several hours after they were first called to her home for a domestic assault.
The studies suggest that just 41% of Inland Empire residents who took the survey are "thriving," while 53% claim to be "struggling to get by."
A San Bernardino shopping center has turned to blasting the sound of screaming cats to deter homeless encampments.
A KCAL News investigation revealed that more than 300 damaged or destroyed properties in the Pacific Palisades were cited for failing to clear brush.
More than 300 properties in the Pacific Palisades that were partially or completely burned in the January wildfires have received brush clearance citations, a KCAL News investigation has revealed. Ross Palombo reports.
The former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has filed a legal claim against the city and Mayor Karen Bass nearly six months after she was removed as chief. KCAL Senior Report Ross Palombo has more on the legal move.
New data shows a dramatic increase in immigration arrests in our area. As Senior Reporter Ross Palombo found, we can now see exactly where these detainees are going.
Residents in the Rancho Palos Verdes have been living in fear that one day their homes might slide down the edge of the slope. Just when they thought they were going to be receiving funds to help, it got ripped away. Jeff Nguyen reports
A shutdown could cost the economy $7 billion each week, according to one analysis.
In January, the Huntington Beach City Council passed an initiative declaring Huntington Beach a "non-sanctuary" city.
Recent polling shows a majority of Hispanics disapprove of the way President Trump is handling his job as president, but it hasn't translated into support for Democrats.
The first government shutdown in nearly seven years got underway as Republicans and Democrats remained at an impasse over 2025 funding.
The Trump administration has mounted an aggressive campaign against "sanctuary" jurisdictions, but the Justice Department has pointed to just one city that has abandoned its policies so far.
A shutdown could cost the economy $7 billion each week, according to one analysis.
The 2025 government shutdown entered its second day on Thursday with no signs of an imminent resolution. Follow live updates here.
One of the main lines of attack leveled by Republicans amid the government shutdown is that Democratic lawmakers want to give immigrants in the U.S. illegally free healthcare — which Democrats deny.
In January, the Huntington Beach City Council passed an initiative declaring Huntington Beach a "non-sanctuary" city.
Recent polling shows a majority of Hispanics disapprove of the way President Trump is handling his job as president, but it hasn't translated into support for Democrats.
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.
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.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a series of bills aimed at expanding access to reproductive health care and strengthening privacy protections for patients and providers in California.
LA County Department of Public Health officials said that four cases were reported between late July and August, and that the patients lived in central Los Angeles and the Antelope and San Fernando valleys.
Health officials say that the child developed a condition called subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, which can develop in someone who had a measles infection early in life.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended firing the director of the CDC at a hearing before a Senate committee on Thursday.
California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii announced the formation of a health alliance to guide residents on vaccines and immunizations because of what a joint statement called "the politicization of science" by the federal government.
A charity that accepted donations of vehicles that would pay for breast cancer screenings for low-income patients agreed Thursday to pay a $3.8 million fine and to restrictions on future fundraising activities in 19 U.S. states, including Colorado.
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.
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
Drivers of electric vehicles across California will soon lose privileges to drive in the carpool lane solo, as the Clean Air Vehicle decal program is set to end next month.
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.
After cruising to a sweep over the Cincinnati Reds in the Wild Card Series, the Boys in Blue are now preparing for what should be a much tougher matchup in the Division Series against the National League's winningest team this season, the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Dodgers cruised past the Reds to sweep the Wild Card Series. They'll face off against the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Division Series starting on Saturday.
Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernández hit two home runs apiece, Blake Snell struck out nine over seven strong innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-5 in their NL Wild Card Series opener.
The Dodgers bid for back-to-back World Series championships continues Tuesday as they host the Cincinnati Reds in the National League Wild Card Round.
Southern California star JuJu Watkins announced on social media that she will be sidelined for the season after suffering an ACL injury in the NCAA Tournament last season.
Dutch producer pitches her AI creation, Tilly Norwood, as the next Scarlett Johansson, and says several agents are vying to represent it.
Doctors are warning of a food trend inspired by the popular Netflix movie "KPop Demon Hunters" that is leading to serious burn injuries.
Dolly Parton is postponing her upcoming Las Vegas concerts over recent "health challenges," she announced Sunday.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco, the music producer and songwriter to whom she'd been engaged since last year. Gomez shared photos from the ceremony on social media.
Iconic English reggae band UB40 joins the studio to discuss their decades-long friendship and their upcoming performance at Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula.
Los Angeles leaders and law enforcement agencies on Thursday said that patrols and security would be increased around local synagogues after an attack in Manchester, England as the Yom Kippur holiday continues. Amanda Starrantino reports.
Family members of Maxwell Aguirre, a U.S. Air Force veteran who died by suicide in a Los Angeles County jail, are demanding that LASD deputies be prosecuted for falsifying government records.
Los Angeles Sentinel news highlights this week include the 80th anniversary of the Wilfandel Club , which includes KCAL News' own Amy Johnson earning an award, a Crenshaw High School coach making history and more!
Kara Finnstrom speaks with the Dodgers superfan who rediscovered his love for baseball, thanks to his children and their teamwork to craft handmade bobblehead dugouts.
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.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
