Slow Rollout Of COVID-19 Vaccine Causes Concern
Dr. Oliver Brooks, who sits on the state's vaccine committee which helps establish distribution rules, said there have been logistical challenges with the vaccine allocations.
Dr. Oliver Brooks, who sits on the state's vaccine committee which helps establish distribution rules, said there have been logistical challenges with the vaccine allocations.
The city's health department was providing the vaccines to skilled nursing care workers and dialysis center staff.
Riverside County said it started offering vaccines to first responders, including those with AMR, last week and urged any healthcare worker unable to get answers from their employers to contact the county.
California has only administered about a third of the COVID-19 vaccines in its possession - leaving many wondering when it will be their turn.
Vaccines are not mandated for employees at KPC Health's seven hospitals, but are strongly recommended.
Riverside County Thursday held its first in a series of COVID-19 vaccine clinics for first responders.
President-elect Joe Biden Tuesday warned Americans that they need to brace for a "very tough period for our nation" and said the Trump administration's plans for distributing coronavirus vaccines were lagging.
With additional COVID-19 vaccine shipments on their way to California, health officials Monday said they were concerned about the new strain of the virus identified in the United Kingdom.
Moderna's vaccine is the second to be authorized for emergency use in the U.S., after Pfizer's vaccine was given the green light last week.
Included in what's being called Phase 1B are are millions of essential workers — teachers, police officers, firefighters, corrections officers, transportation workers, grocery store workers and farm workers.
An advisory panel voted Thursday to recommend the Food and Drug Administration authorize Moderna's vaccine for emergency use, as they did last week for Pfizer's vaccine.
A Providence St. Joseph Hospital nurse was the first person in Orange County Wednesday to be vaccinated for COVID-19, shortly followed by other health care workers.
City Attorney Mike Feuer said people should beware of texts or calls or house visits from people claiming they have a vaccine or can give people early access to an inoculation.
A majority of local healthcare workers have reservations about the COVID-19 vaccine authorized for emergency use, according to a new survey from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.
So far, the list of pharmacies that will get the vaccine once enough doses are available for the general public include Walgreens, CVS, Ralphs, Walmart, Vons, Costco and Pavillions among others.
The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine for emergency use, kicking off a massive effort to initially deliver nearly 3 million doses of the vaccine to more than 600 sites nationwide.
In the months to come, the COVID-19 vaccine will be made available to the general public, but there are still questions about when pregnant women, children and immunocompromised people should get vaccinated.
The first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will soon be distributed across the country, but with limited access these doses will be reserved for healthcare workers and other vulnerable populations.
California will receive 327,000 doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine by mid-December, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday.
A few Catholic leaders are raising concerns about the ethics of using a COVID-19 vaccine currently on the fast track to release.
Drugmaker Pfizer announced Monday that early data showed its experimental COVID-19 vaccine was more than 90% effective.
Preparing for the next step in the battle with COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newson Monday unveiled the framework for a massive statewide vaccine distribution network.
The Los Angeles Police Department has assigned its organized retail crime task force to help find the group of teens responsible for 14 flash robberies at various 7-Eleven stores throughout the city.
Atlas Iron and Metal Corp. was labeled a "public nuisance" by the Los Angeles City Attorney in 2021 after shrapnel from the recycling facility flew onto the adjacent school.
A man suspected of killing a passenger when he allegedly hijacked a bus in Los Angeles is expected to soon appear in court. Meanwhile, LA Metro leaders try to find potential solutions to safety issues following other deadly attacks this year.
A man and a woman are in custody in connection with the graffiti vandalism of one of two abandoned mansions in the Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles police said on Thursday.
Hazardous materials investigators are responding to San Pedro where a big rig containing lithium-ion batteries flipped over, trigging a partial closure of the 47 Freeway in the Long Beach area, authorities said.
Hazardous materials investigators are responding to San Pedro where a big rig containing lithium-ion batteries flipped over, trigging a partial closure of the 47 Freeway in the Long Beach area, authorities said.
The Los Angeles Police Department has assigned its organized retail crime task force to help find the group of teens responsible for 14 flash robberies at various 7-Eleven stores throughout the city.
Atlas Iron and Metal Corp. was labeled a "public nuisance" by the Los Angeles City Attorney in 2021 after shrapnel from the recycling facility flew onto the adjacent school.
A man suspected of killing a passenger when he allegedly hijacked a bus in Los Angeles is expected to soon appear in court. Meanwhile, LA Metro leaders try to find potential solutions to safety issues following other deadly attacks this year.
A man and a woman are in custody in connection with the graffiti vandalism of one of two abandoned mansions in the Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles police said on Thursday.
The Los Angeles Police Department has assigned its organized retail crime task force to help find the group of teens responsible for 14 flash robberies at various 7-Eleven stores throughout the city.
Atlas Iron and Metal Corp. was labeled a "public nuisance" by the Los Angeles City Attorney in 2021 after shrapnel from the recycling facility flew onto the adjacent school.
A man suspected of killing a passenger when he allegedly hijacked a bus in Los Angeles is expected to soon appear in court. Meanwhile, LA Metro leaders try to find potential solutions to safety issues following other deadly attacks this year.
A man and a woman are in custody in connection with the graffiti vandalism of one of two abandoned mansions in the Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles police said on Thursday.
Batman is the first superhero to get a Hollywood star, with neighboring sidewalk stars belonging to television's Batman, Adam West and the co-creator of Batman, Bob Kane.
Dozens of cats and kittens are moving to their forever homes a month after officers seized the felines from an Irvine home.
The Santa Ana Department of Motor Vehicles building will reopen nearly a week after employees found a possible mold growth.
The shooting happened at around 3:30 p.m. in the 400 block of W. Camile Street, according to the Santa Ana Police Department.
Airport Fire victims filed claims against Orange County after investigators determined the a public works crew unintentionally started the destructive blaze.
A California judge charged with killing his wife has been taken back into custody after the judge overseeing his criminal case contended that he lied about drinking alcohol while out on bail.
Flames were burning in San Bernardino County's Line Fire Thursday after it reached 83% containment. It scorched through tens of thousands of acres this month but no new evacuations orders have been issued after they were all lifted.
The skull was found just before noon on Tuesday in the equestrian area on a trail running along the Santa Ana River, deputies said.
Airport Fire victims filed claims against Orange County after investigators determined the a public works crew unintentionally started the destructive blaze.
The shooting happened in the Von's shopping center at the intersection of Cherry Avenue and Baseline Avenue, police said.
An investigation is underway after a man was found dead just about an hour after he was released from a jail in Riverside County.
Ross Palombo goes over the crime statistics available for the Metro.
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
Ross Palombo shows how investigators arrested the man accused of starting the Line Fire after they spotted his white truck. Palombo also speaks to the man's family.
Senior Reporter Ross Palombo dug through several decades of data with info you'll only see on KCAL News
Board Chair Janice Hahn rides the Metro after the agency reached a five-year high in violent crime incidents.
Stadiums in Pittsburgh, New Jersey, Seattle, and Tampa have been picked as emergency locations.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted following a federal investigation.
Almost 1.3 million customers in Florida were without power as the Helene moved inland over the Big Bend area of Florida's Gulf Coast.
President Biden said he is "at peace" with his decision to step aside from the presidential race.
The House and Senate approved a stopgap measure to keep the government funded through Dec. 20, sending it to President Biden's desk.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted following a federal investigation.
Credit card companies are responsible for fraud loss, under federal law. But there's no penalty for big banks when venerable victims wire thousands of dollars to scammers.
President Biden said he is "at peace" with his decision to step aside from the presidential race.
The House and Senate approved a stopgap measure to keep the government funded through Dec. 20, sending it to President Biden's desk.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
Target, looking for ways to add sales, is relaunching its Target Circle loyalty program including a new paid membership with unlimited free same-day delivery in as little as an hour for orders over $35.
When, who and how much to tip is becoming more of a question in consumers' minds.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs law prompted by a decade-long CBS News California investigation into California's newborn genetic biobank.
Public health officials say this case is unrelated to the three other cases in Baldwin Park, which they called "unprecedented" last week.
The latest CDC survey found 4 in 10 adults in the U.S. were obese. A map shows the states with the highest and lowest rates.
So far there have been 20 reported cases of salmonella from patrons of Madre! Oaxacan restaurant in Valencia.
The government has already disbursed more than 900 million free at-home COVID-19 tests, and will be reopening its free test kit portal.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
The Pac-12 Conference announced Thursday that Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State and San Diego State will become new members as the conference rebuilds.
A sweeping measure to regulate the development of artificial intelligence has passed the California Legislature and is headed to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk.
California residents with Android smartphones can now add their driver's licenses and ID cards to Google Wallet, the state's Department of Motor Vehicles announced Friday.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
Stadiums in Pittsburgh, New Jersey, Seattle, and Tampa have been picked as emergency locations.
Shohei Ohtani singled in the go-ahead run before stealing his 56th base of the season in the sixth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers edged the second-place San Diego Padres 4-3 to move within a victory of clinching the NL West.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have clinched their 11th National League West title in the last 12 years with a 7-2 win over their divisional rival in the San Diego Padres.
The Chicago White Sox avoided a record-breaking 121st loss for the second straight game, beating the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 on Andrew Benintendi's 10th-inning single.
An iconic piece of Major League Baseball history will be for sale in coming days when Shohei Ohtani's record-setting 50th homer, which solidified him as the first and only member of the 50-50 club, hits the auction block.
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
The industry data and analytics company Luminate said the music mogul's music saw an average 18.3% increase in on-demand streams.
Actors Olivia Munn and John Mulaney announced the birth of their second child, daughter Méi June Mulaney, via surrogate.
In her new film, the actress plays an aging TV star who finds a sinister potion that can give her a younger, more perfect version of herself, but at a horrifying price. Moore, now 61, talks about having suffered due to the entertainment industry's toxic expectations of beauty.
Since their debut nearly 35 years ago, Pearl Jam has been one of the world's most popular and influential rock groups. Lead singer Eddie Vedder and bassist Jeff Ament talk about success, friendship, creativity, and giving back to their loyal fans.
Desmond Shaw heads to Whittier to check out the Bailey House.
The UCLA baseball stadium was locked down at noon Thursday following a federal judge's ruling earlier this month, citing a violation of land use at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs West Los Angeles campus. Lauren Pozen reports.
A man and a woman are in custody in connection with the vandalism of one of two abandoned mansions in the Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles police said on Thursday.
Animal advocates are calling on officials to install security cameras at Earvin Magic Johnson Park after more than a dozen pets were abandoned there. Lesley Marin reports.
September is suicide prevention month and no matter your age, gender or background, suicidal thoughts do not discriminate. Amanda Starrantino reports.
The Bridge Fire in California's Angeles National Forest exploded to more than 34,000 acres Tuesday evening, prompting evacuations and road closures.
The Airport Fire burning in eastern Orange County is one of three brush fires continuing to rage in Southern California as hot temperatures and dry conditions challenge firefighting crews.
Desert Daze is a music festival that's brought together acts like Tame Impala, The Flaming Lips, Toro y Moi and Wu-Tang Clan since starting in 2012. It's been held in Lake Perris in Riverside County, where festival-goers can jump in the water amid live performances. In 2024, it was canceled for the second year in a row. And it's not clear when the SoCal psych-rock fest will be back.
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
Shots from the second day of the JM Eagle LA Championship held at the Wilshire Country Club in the Palos Verdes Estates.