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L.A. firefighters might be required to get COVID-19 vaccine, Garcetti warns

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 01:42:02 GMT

Amid reports that some firefighters are refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccination, L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti said he would "potentially" make the vaccination mandatory in a few months if firefighters remain reluctant.

U.S. Postal Service will temporarily remove some mailboxes in the Los Angeles area as security ...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 23:58:58 GMT

The removal of the 14 mailboxes including 11 in Los Angeles area and three in Huntington Beach -- is intended to ``protect the mail and the public, the Postal Service said.

California unemployment fraud could top $9 billion, double previous estimate, expert warns

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 22:29:13 GMT

A security specialist warns that the cost of unemployment fraud in California could be much higher than the $4 billion that was previously reported.

Legislation seeks to upgrade safety standards for fast-food workers amid COVID-19

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:50:17 GMT

Proposed legislation charges that the fast-food industry has flouted rules designed to keep workers safe during the pandemic and seeks greater protections.

A new effort to ban cosmetic genital surgery on children launches in California Legislature

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:49:33 GMT

Senate Bill 225 would ban medically unnecessary surgeries on children with atypical genitalia until a child is 6 years old.

L.A. County prosecutors, public defenders got COVID vaccine ahead of time, sources say

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:36:20 GMT

Several L.A. County prosecutors and public defenders received the COVID-19 vaccine this week, though only healthcare workers are currently eligible.

Six Flags, Forum and other L.A. County venues to open as COVID-19 vaccine sites

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:36:06 GMT

COVID-19 vaccinations will be given at five sites: Pomona Fairplex, the Forum, Cal State Northridge, L.A. County Office of Education and Six Flags.

Santa Ana winds and record-breaking heat raise fire fears

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:35:49 GMT

Record-breaking temperatures, gusty Santa Ana winds and bone-dry conditions have Southern California bracing for a weekend of fire danger.

A wild ride, a crash, a cover-up: Skateboarder alleges abuse by deputies involved in Guardado ...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:22:28 GMT

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputies involved in a controversial shooting are under investigation for an encounter with a skateboarder, who accuses the deputies of lying to cover up misconduct.

Daily COVID-19 death count soars to new heights in California

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:09:34 GMT

More than 530 Californians are now dying every day from COVID-19, pushing a number of counties past new, grim milestones.

O.C. district attorney drops or reduces charges in 67 cases over mishandled evidence

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:22:06 GMT

Mishandled evidence leads Orange County D.A. to drop or reduce charges in dozens of cases involving assault, drug possession and weapon smuggling.

Column: Get a grip, Angelenos. After months stuck at home, we've all forgotten how to drive

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 18:10:50 GMT

There are always bad drivers in L.A., but these days we can't blame the tourists. After months of staying at home, we're all driving like tourists.

Fears over COVID-19 variant grow as L.A. County mulls closing malls, gyms

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:51:37 GMT

L.A. County races to vaccinate as many people as possible against the coronavirus before a strain thought to be even more contagious takes hold.

They're the most likely to die from COVID-19, but hardly any have been vaccinated

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 17:00:32 GMT

Only 5% of residents living in California's long-term care homes had been vaccinated as of Sunday, data show.

How soon you get COVID-19 vaccine may depend on where in California you live

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 16:20:29 GMT

Some counties begin vaccinating older residents. Others, including L.A. County, need to finish inoculating first responders and medical workers first.

Diaper masks, close quarters: Fast-food restaurants have struggled to protect workers from COVID-19

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:00:02 GMT

Across the country, fast-food restaurants have struggled to maintain the health and safety of front-line workers who face conditions that frequently put themselves and their families at risk of COVID-19.

At Lake Tahoe, unfurling the statewide welcome mat is 'awkward' as pandemic rages

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:00:57 GMT

Tahoe's western shore will be partly reopened for the holiday weekend, helping the economy but renewing fears about COVID-19 and crowds.

State tightens rules for reopening schools as high COVID-19 rates hold districts back

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:00:55 GMT

Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced some changes to his plan to reopen schools, which includes a small decrease in the case rate that would allow for campuses to open.

L.A.'s big bet: Turning Dodger Stadium into mass COVID-19 vaccine site

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:00:46 GMT

Dodger Stadium and other mass vaccination sites will be key in California's effort to accelerate its COVID-19 vaccination rate.

Column: Just when they need it most, 800 Compton residents are about to get free money

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:00:34 GMT

With COVID-19 ravaging essential workers, there's no better time to study how cash infusions can help people trapped by poverty and systemic racism.