COVID-19 Vaccination Site Opens For Senior Boyle Heights Residents At Clinica Romero
The site is by appointment only, for East L.A. residents who are 75 years and older.
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The site is by appointment only, for East L.A. residents who are 75 years and older.
Another family member was turned away from getting a coronavirus vaccine in Los Angeles County, after believing she would be eligible under caretaker rules that allow the parents of severely ill or children with disabilities to be vaccinated.
According to health officials, all four cases of the highly-contagious strain were detected in the Big Bear area — two in late December and two in mid-January — prompting a warning for residents and visitors.
Three frontline workers from Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center are sharing their experiences during the COVID surge in hopes people will think twice about gathering for the Super Bowl this weekend.
The grant will cover the county's expenses for labor, security, refrigeration, supplies, equipment and facility rental to support the distribution of more than 300,000 COVID-19 vaccines at four vaccination centers that will be open seven days a week for 90 days, through April 30.
The California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program is aimed at allocating $500 million to small businesses and nonprofits hit hard by the pandemic and the related health and safety restrictions. This latest round of applications opened Tuesday and closes on Feb. 8 at 6 p.m.
The new vaccination hub will be located in Cal Poly Pomona's Structure #2, and plans call for the site to be open seven days a week from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., depending on vaccine availability.
Orange County health officials reported 50 additional COVID-19 fatalities Thursday as hospitalizations and case counts continued to decline.
The deadline for small businesses to apply for the second round of grants through Los Angeles District 13's Small Business Grant Program was extended to Feb. 11.
The clinic, which will operate five days a week and is aimed at protecting seniors, hopes to vaccinate 300 people on Thursday.
As of Wednesday evening, 2,245,059 San Bernardino County residents and 991,903 Ventura County residents had been tested for COVID-19.
Orange County's COVID-19 hospitalizations and cases continued to decline Wednesday, but the county reported 37 additional deaths.
Los Angeles County Wednesday reported 5,189 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases and 256 deaths. Health officials also reported a third confirmed case of the COVID variant first detected in the United Kingdom.
Schools can reopen even though teachers have not yet been vaccinated, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Wolensky said during Wednesday's White House briefing on the COVID-19 response.
Gatherings inside private homes -- where eating, drinking and cheering will undoubtedly take place – could easily become super-spreader events.
A Long Beach restaurant owner who continued to offer outdoor dining despite health orders is taking legal action to get her health permit returned.
There are six other Walmart stores within 15 miles of the supercenter.
The number of people hospitalized with coronavirus in Orange County declined from 1,362 on Monday to 1,330 on Tuesday, with the number of patients in intensive care dropping from 384 to 370.
The change in coronavirus vaccine tiers in California is moving some people with disabilities farther back in the line because they don't meet the immediate age requirements despite their health vulnerabilities, and that is causing some backlash.
Some of the youngest students in Torrance, Redondo Beach, and El Segundo unified school districts returned to campuses for in-person learning. The three districts also resumed in-person learning for students with special needs and student athletic conditioning.
Chief Michel Moore said Tuesday that the Los Angeles Police Department is seeing fewer new COVID-19 cases within the department.
CVS Pharmacies will begin offering vaccinations on Feb. 11, and appointments can be booked starting Feb. 9. The supply for the initial rollout, however, is approximately 81,900 total doses and come directly from the federal pharmacy partnership program, CVS officials said.
Vaccines are being distributed, and a regional stay-at-home order has been lifted, but January was still California's deadliest month of the pandemic.
Orange County reported 47 additional COVID-19 fatalities and 1,003 new cases Monday as hospitalization rates continued a downward trend.
As of Monday, only 1,842 of the department's approximately 3,400 firefighters have received the vaccine, officials said.
A Los Angeles County business owner is demanding help from local leaders as she's been subject to multiple burglaries in recent months, leaving her at risk of closing down for good.
Mitch Garver hit a go-ahead, solo home run in the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 for their seventh straight win.
Patrick Bailey hit a game-ending grand slam with one out in the 10th inning, sending the San Francisco Giants past the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 on Friday night to boost their position in the NL wild-card chase.
The shooting happened a little before 6 p.m. near Hoover Street and 68th Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The chase began in Compton and ended with an arrest in Laguna Hills.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University.
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
A Los Angeles County business owner is demanding help from local leaders as she's been subject to multiple burglaries in recent months, leaving her at risk of closing down for good.
The shooting happened a little before 6 p.m. near Hoover Street and 68th Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The chase began in Compton and ended with an arrest in Laguna Hills.
A Los Angeles County business owner is demanding help from local leaders as she's been subject to multiple burglaries in recent months, leaving her at risk of closing down for good.
The shooting happened a little before 6 p.m. near Hoover Street and 68th Street, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
The chase began in Compton and ended with an arrest in Laguna Hills.
The Hollywood Hills complex that once belonged to David Lynch, one of the film industry's most eccentric personalities, has hit the market for $15 million.
Ventura police are investigating the theft of three bronze statues worth thousands of dollars that were taken from a historic cemetery last week.
The chase began in Compton and ended with an arrest in Laguna Hills.
Instead of avoiding potentially divisive political discussions, a group of people in Orange County are embracing the opportunity to speak, listen, and learn to opinions they may not agree with.
The Orange County woman who faces a series of felonies for registering her dog to vote in 2021 and 2022 made her first court appearance on Tuesday, saying through her legal team that she did so to "expose flaws" in California's voting system.
Prosecutors say that the dog's vote was counted in the 2021 gubernatorial recall election but denied in the 2022 primary election.
A fiery three-car crash killed a person and injured three others, including a child.
Police say that a man swung a sword at his neighbor during a confrontation on Thursday, which then led to an hours-long standoff before he was taken into custody.
Starting Saturday, Sept. 13, ZEMU will transport passengers along the 9-mile route along Metrolink's Arrow Corridor between San Bernardino and Redlands, all the while reducing pollution.
Riverside County authorities are seeking help from the public as they continue searching for the person or persons who have shot at least six free-roaming donkeys with arrows in recent months.
The retired truck driver pleaded guilty to another murder cold case in Titus County, Texas.
Police said the suspect had been arrested twice previously for burglarizing a different school in Murrieta and was expected to appear in court in the coming weeks.
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
Ross Palombo breaks down the latest numbers from ICE.
KCAL News reporter Ross Palombo reviews the charging documents, which outline the suspect's criminal history.
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
California lawmakers are weighing whether to ban a group of chemicals known as PFAS, which are often called "forever chemicals," in cookware.
Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University Wednesday. His body was flown on Air Force Two to Arizona, where he lived with his family.
As the job market weakens, the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits jumped last weak to its highest level in nearly four years.
Democrats ultimately pushed for more time to iron things out and secure support as the day stretched on, but Republicans refused.
Instead of avoiding potentially divisive political discussions, a group of people in Orange County are embracing the opportunity to speak, listen, and learn to opinions they may not agree with.
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
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.
California lawmakers are weighing whether to ban a group of chemicals known as PFAS, which are often called "forever chemicals," in cookware.
Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an event at Utah Valley University Wednesday. His body was flown on Air Force Two to Arizona, where he lived with his family.
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.
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.
Riverside County health officials have issued a warning due to an increasing number of Valley Fever infections across the region.
Public health officials said the person may have been bitten by an infected flea while camping in the South Lake Tahoe area.
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.
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.
Mitch Garver hit a go-ahead, solo home run in the seventh inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 for their seventh straight win.
Patrick Bailey hit a game-ending grand slam with one out in the 10th inning, sending the San Francisco Giants past the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 on Friday night to boost their position in the NL wild-card chase.
Rookie pinch-hitter Harry Ford drove in the winning run with a sacrifice fly in the 12th inning and the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-6 to move into a tie with Houston atop the AL West.
Blake Snell struck out a season-high 11 in six innings, Mookie Betts hit a grand slam in the eighth and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Colorado Rockies 9-0 for their fourth straight win.
Zach Neto hit a two-run homer, Mike Trout drove in two runs and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3.
Raymond Cruz, the actor known best for his role as Tuco Salamanca in the "Breaking Bad" television series, was arrested on Monday after he allegedly sprayed women with water from a hose outside of his Silver Lake home.
A jury has ruled in favor of Cardi B in a lawsuit where a security guard accused her of assault during the rapper's first pregnancy.
The 58-year-old chef said in a social media post that he had a Basal cell carcinoma removed from his skin.
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
Lauren Pozen reports from Koreatown, where neighbors are demanding action from local government as a sprawling homeless encampment continues to grow in their neighborhood.
Tina Patel reports from El Monte, where police shot and killed a man outside of a gas station on Thursday night.
Kara Finnstrom reports from USC, where she speaks with students and staff members who discuss finding common ground in the wake of the deadly shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Ghost, a beloved giant Pacific octopus that has drawn thousands of people's attention at the Aquarium of the Pacific, has entered the final phase of its life, which will be fully devoted to eggs that can never hatch.
The LA County Department of Public Health released a report on Friday, revealing results of a months-long soil test that found lead in samples taken downwind of the Eaton Fire burn zone.
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.
