In-Person Classes Resume At UCLA, UC Irvine
Both schools started the term with three weeks of remote instruction.
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Both schools started the term with three weeks of remote instruction.
Metro services have been limited by nearly 15% systemwide as a result of short-staffing amidst the Omicron surge. In response, Metro officials are offering a $3,000 hiring bonus to new workers as they look to fill the nearly 600 open positions that are available.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued an alert this week to urge consumers to be aware of fake COVID testing locations and websites popping up across the state.
Long COVID refers to the persistence of symptoms in people who have recovered from a SARS-CoV-2 infection. Those symptoms include fatigue, cough, chest tightness, breathlessness, palpitations, myalgia, and difficulty focusing.
Physicians hope production of the pills will ramp up, but also acknowledge that could take several months.
With COVID infections fueled by the Omicron variant at a new high, labor unions and workers had called for its return so people who tested positive could afford to stay home.
As thousands of students across the Southland prepare to return to campus after a brief hiatus from in-person learning, they are once again being asked to adapt in the face of the Coronavirus Pandemic.
The winter surge of coronavirus cases seems to be tapering slightly though medical professionals caution the public to maintain precautions.
On Saturday, health officials with Los Angeles County reported more than 39,000 new cases of COVID-19, 72 deaths and a slight decrease in hospitalizations at 4,700.
Despite the fact that Long COVID is now recognized by the medical community as its own illness, experts still don't know how to define symptoms of the condition, which makes it difficult to come up with treatments.
Los Angeles County reported their highest amount of deaths due to COVID-19 in over 10 months on Thursday - 102.
The 13-year-old and his mother attribute his recovery to the tireless efforts of staff at Children's Hospital of Orange County.
Children's Hospital of Orange County has seen more than 9,000 kids with COVID since the start of the pandemic, though nearly 1,000 of those cases have been in the last two weeks.
Americans can now order four free at-home COVID-19 tests online. It's part of the Biden administration's strategy to make tests more accessible as the Omicron variant continues to cause high numbers of cases across the U.S.
Cases continue grow at exponential numbers, hospitalizations are ticking upwards and the death toll is not slowing down. However experts like Dr. Nancy Gin of Kaiser Permanente of Southern California told CBSLA Reporter Jake Reiner that we could be nearing a downswing in cases.
Los Angeles County Sunday reported an additional 43,883 new coronavirus cases as the winter surge stemming from the Omicron variant continued.
Southern California experienced yet another weekend in the winter COVID-19 surge driven by the Omicron variant.
One health professional warns: for every one person who comes down with Omicron, they are easily infecting at least two other people in their immediate circles, as COVID-19 numbers continue to surge within Los Angeles County.
Carvalho is not scheduled to take over as superintendent until March, but made the visit Friday to get a firsthand look at how the district is managing during the first week of instruction amid a countywide surge in COVID-19 infections.
Officials with the county health department expressed concern that the percentage of COVID patients in intensive care units is now higher than it was during the Delta surge.
For the second-consecutive day, Los Angeles County has reported over 40,000 positive cases and 4,000 hospitalizations due to COVID-19. As of Friday, 80% of hospital beds in the county are occupied.
Los Angeles, Riverside and Orange Counties are amongst the many feeling the immense strain of the COVID-19 pandemic, as numbers continue to climb nationwide.
The governor's office told CBSLA that they hope to have the extra COVID sick days reinstated by the end of the month, on an emergency basis.
While positive case numbers continue to climb nationwide in the midst of the winter surge of COVID-19, some health experts believe we are nearing the peak, as hospitalization rates in Orange County stabilize for the first time in nearly a month.
The infant had contracted COVID and was taken to a local hospital, where the child died, according to Riverside County health officials. The baby was less than a year old and was identified only as being from southwest Riverside County.
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk was shot Wednesday at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University.
An agreement between the new owner and the labor union UNITE HERE Local 11 brings back the restaurant's workers, some of whom worked at The Pantry for more than 40 years.
LA County Sheriff Robert Luna, the son of immigrants, says the raids are impacting him personally and are "difficult to watch."
The man, Edwin Johnson of View Park, was arrested on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter and child neglect.
A New York federal indictment has charged the longtime head of a Mexican megachurch with racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk was shot Wednesday at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University.
An agreement between the new owner and the labor union UNITE HERE Local 11 brings back the restaurant's workers, some of whom worked at The Pantry for more than 40 years.
LA County Sheriff Robert Luna, the son of immigrants, says the raids are impacting him personally and are "difficult to watch."
The man, Edwin Johnson of View Park, was arrested on suspicion of involuntary manslaughter and child neglect.
The cargo ship arrived at the Port of Long Beach from southern China.
An agreement between the new owner and the labor union UNITE HERE Local 11 brings back the restaurant's workers, some of whom worked at The Pantry for more than 40 years.
LA County Sheriff Robert Luna, the son of immigrants, says the raids are impacting him personally and are "difficult to watch."
Another vehicle not involved in the pursuit allegedly cut off the LAPD patrol unit, resulting in a crash.
The CHP said one person was killed after their car broke down and was hit by a white BMW just before 3:30 a.m.
Police said the chase began with a shooting in Boyle Heights.
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.
An Alabama man claiming to be the "Angel of Death" allegedly said he was the "rider of the pale horse," a biblical excerpt referring to the apocalypse.
The Alabama man allegedly issued threats against St. Michael's Abbey in Silverado Canyon via email and in person.
Felony charges are expected to be filed against the suspect who allegedly assaulted a man and left him lying in a busy Temecula intersection, where he was fatally struck by a car over the weekend.
A proposed housing development on the shores of Big Bear Lake has been met with protest from community members and animal rights activists, as it could chase the region's iconic eagle family away.
California State Sen. Sabrina Cervantes filed a claim against Sacramento over her DUI arrest in May.
It happened a little after 10 a.m. Saturday morning near the intersection of Cherry Valley Boulevard and Roberts Street, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Deputies seized 815 marijuana plants from the illegal grow operation in unincorporated Lake Elsinore.
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.
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk was shot Wednesday at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University.
A New York federal indictment has charged the longtime head of a Mexican megachurch with racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.
Apple's annual technology showcase includes the iPhone 17, along with refreshed AirPods that can offer live translation.
The Supreme Court froze a lower court order that prevented immigration authorities from stopping people without reasonable suspicion that they are in the U.S. unlawfully.
Chagas disease is already endemic to 21 countries in the Americas, and growing evidence of the parasite is challenging the non-endemic label in the U.S., the CDC says.
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk was shot Wednesday at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University.
Santa Monica City Council members on Tuesday approved a declaration of fiscal distress, stating that the move is necessary to help address the financial struggles the city is facing.
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 said that the man left threats on his coworker's desk and nearby cubicles to instill fear in the victim.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom delivered a pre-recorded State of the State address for a second consecutive year.
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.
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.
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.
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.
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.
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.
Teoscar Hernández hit two home runs and Emmet Sheehan pitched seven splendid innings to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Colorado Rockies 7-2.
Kyle Hendricks threw seven shutout innings, Chris Taylor and Yoán Moncada hit three-run homers, and the Los Angeles Angels scored all of their runs with two outs in a 12-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.
Royce Lewis homered twice and drove in four runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the sloppy Los Angeles Angels 12-3.
Tyler Glasnow and Blake Treinen combined to pitch eight innings of no-hit ball for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
UCLA backup quarterback Pierce Clarkson was arrested on Friday for assault with a deadly weapon and his bail was set at $30,000.
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.
A federal indictment accuses the 56-year-old head of the church, La Luz del Mundo, of victimizing members of the Mexico-based church for decades.
Primetime Emmy Awards predictions with Variety: “The Pitt,” “Severance,” “The Studio,” “Hacks” and “Adolescence.”
A Southern California woman has received 15 traffic tickets since May, even in places she hasn't visited. The culprit? Her personalized license plate. Kristine Lazar examines how a nationwide retailer's novelty plate has led to this unique situation.
Dr. Ashley Zucker, a Psychiatrist with Kaiser Permanente San Bernardino, talks about raising awareness of suicide: warning signs, talking about it, and reaching out.
Holocaust survivors connect and share their stories of longevity and resilience as they meet at Cafe Europa in Los Angeles, a program run by Jewish Family Service LA.
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.
