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LAUSD changes COVID-19 protocol, drops weekly testing
The district will only require those experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or who were a close contact with a person who tested positive.
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The district will only require those experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or who were a close contact with a person who tested positive.
The president feels "quite well" and his doctor said he will not begin any sort of treatment at this time.
Kandiss Crone reports on President Joe Biden who has tested positive for COVID-19 again, just days after he recovered from his previous case of the virus, the White House physician said in a statement Saturday. He is not experiencing any symptoms but will self-isolate again.
COVID-19 cases are up across the nation due to the BA.5 subvariant. Chris Holmstrom reports.
Tina Patel reports on the latest news in the coronavirus pandemic out of LA County, where hospitalizations have taken a steep incline and Burbank has reinstated an indoor mask mandate for all city-related meetings.
Dr. Diana Shiba, an ophthalmologist with Kaiser Permanente, joined the studio to discuss a noted increase in Americans with eye problems, due to work-from-home or study-from-home, conditions created by the pandeimc.
The internal weekly town hall made its rounds around social media and showed that COVID-19 case numbers have plateaued in the last two months.
Officials from Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center raised questions about COVID hospital admission, as the region plans to reinstitute its mask mandate by the end of the month. The L.A. County Department of Health Services, which runs County-USC, said the video was from an internal virtual town hall meant for staff but circulated online. Jeff Nguyen reports.
According to state data, the number of people hospitalized as a result of COVID-19 is now at 1,252 in LA County, a jump of nearly 30 from Friday.
Health officials believe the actual number of infections in LA County is likely higher due to underreporting.
Lauren Pozen reports on the recent announcement by public health officials, detailing that the indoor masking mandate is all but certain as Los Angeles County returns to the "high" classification of COVID-19 hospitalizations.
If the county stays in the "high" level for two weeks, an indoor mask mandate will be imposed.
Kara Finnstrom reports the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic, as numbers continue to skyrocket around the nation. In Los Angeles County, where deaths have doubled from the month prior, health officials are prepared to reinstate the indoor mask mandate.
As COVID-19 numbers continue to rise in the midst of yet another surge, health officials are also warning the public to remain vigilant as monkeypox numbers see a noted increase in both the United States and Europe.
Los Angeles County is posed to move into the category of "high transmission" rates concerning the coronavirus this week.
"The newest projected date of crossing the threshold of 10 admissions per 100,000 residents...is now next week on July 14," said Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer. If the county does cross the threshold, it will reinstate the indoor mask mandate on July 29.
According to the latest state data, there are currently 920 COVID-positive patients in county hospitals.
The L.A. Superior Court judge ruled that the current LAUSD vaccination mandate clashed with California state law and the state health and safety code by not allowing exemptions for personal beliefs.
Tina Patel reports on a local judge's decision to strike down the current Los Angeles Unified School District's student vaccination mandate, instead siding with a father-son duo who were seeking an exemption based on personal beliefs.
The county said there were 5,865 cases reported Saturday, 6,020 cases on Sunday and 3,528 cases on Monday.
Fauci, who is 81, is fully vaccinated and has been boosted twice, according to the National Institutes of Health.
Beginning Sunday, the CDC is lifting its COVID-19 test requirement for air travelers entering the U.S. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers with more.
The requirement will be dropped Sunday, June 12.
Tina Patel reports from West Hollywood, where she spoke with West Hollywood city officials and event planners for OUTLOUD: Raising Voices Music Festival slated to take place over the weekend as part of Pride Month. They aren't overly concerned with the rising COVID-19 numbers, but are encouraging attendees to take precaution.
Kara Finnstrom reports on the rising COVID-19 case numbers throughout Los Angeles County, which prompted Department of Public Health officials to warn of the return of the indoor mask mandate.
The FBI is investigating whether the shooter was a politically motivated homegrown domestic violent extremist, and investigators are combing through his background.
No officers were struck by gunfire, but they say that one of their cruisers did suffer some damage.
Friends and family are mourning the loss of Joe Benson, a formerly homeless man who dedicated his time to helping others turn their lives around, who was killed early Tuesday morning as he crossed the street in Downtown LA.
Lindsey Harding, the coach of the year last season with the Sacramento Kings' G League affiliate, is joining JJ Redick's coaching staff with the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN first reported Tuesday.
The Los Angeles City Attorney filed misdemeanor charges against the man caught on video slapping an autistic boy at a bus stop a few weeks ago.
The FBI is investigating whether the shooter was a politically motivated homegrown domestic violent extremist, and investigators are combing through his background.
No officers were struck by gunfire, but they say that one of their cruisers did suffer some damage.
Friends and family are mourning the loss of Joe Benson, a formerly homeless man who dedicated his time to helping others turn their lives around, who was killed early Tuesday morning as he crossed the street in Downtown LA.
The Los Angeles City Attorney filed misdemeanor charges against the man caught on video slapping an autistic boy at a bus stop a few weeks ago.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
No officers were struck by gunfire, but they say that one of their cruisers did suffer some damage.
The Los Angeles City Attorney filed misdemeanor charges against the man caught on video slapping an autistic boy at a bus stop a few weeks ago.
The video shows the moments that a dark-colored SUV driving down Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard on June 19 struck a pedestrian standing in the middle of the street.
Police say that the suspect, holding a replica firearm, got into someone's car and held them hostage during an attempted robbery in Long Beach on Tuesday.
Plumbers are the only people allowed inside the Pasadena Senior Center Tuesday after a major leak flooded the building yesterday.
Six men have been charged with stealing more than 300 firearms from stores across Southern California, allegedly using stolen vehicles to ram into the gun shops before breaking into them.
The suspects stole a total of 85 handguns and rifles after they rammed a Kia through Fowler Gun Room.
Investigators claimed the suspect called the police on himself before charging at officers.
Investigators say that the gunman, a 17-year-old at the time of the shooting, was arrested over the weekend for the gang-related shooting that left 20-year-old Robert Izelo dead in April 2022.
A person was arrested on suspicion of intentionally throwing fireworks at a dog, leaving him burned and bleeding in Santa Ana.
Friends and family are mourning the loss of Joe Benson, a formerly homeless man who dedicated his time to helping others turn their lives around, who was killed early Tuesday morning as he crossed the street in Downtown LA.
After more than 80 years, the remains of a 26-year-old killed overseas during World War II are being returned to the United States for burial at Riverside National Cemetery.
The parents of an Apple Valley 1-year-old were arrested after the child was allegedly exposed to fentanyl.
Containment of the Vista Fire in San Bernardino County continues to improve after evacuation orders were lifted.
Family of Corey Comperatore, the firefighter and father of two who died when he jumped to protect his family while shots rang out at Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania, are speaking out after losing their loved one.
After a two-year KCAL News Investigation uncovered serious concerns about police selling their old weapons, a new case study has brought a new light to where agencies buy their new guns.
Thousands of guns once owned by law enforcement have been found at crime scenes, including at incidents in Southern California, an in-depth investigation has revealed.
"No teacher should have to lie as part of their job". Ross Palombo talks to a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School who says he was told to lie about class attendance, which is how the state calculates funding from your tax dollars.
The CDC recommends that at least 95% of students have the MMR vaccine in order to lower the risk of measles outbreaks at their school, but a recent KCAL News investigation shows that hundreds of SoCal schools are well below that number.
For months, migrants have arrived in Los Angeles on controversial buses chartered from Texas. With a lack of coordination from the Lone Star state, community groups stepped in to help bring things under control and helped hundreds across Southern California.
The FBI is investigating whether the shooter was a politically motivated homegrown domestic violent extremist, and investigators are combing through his background.
Sen. Bob Menendez tried to shift the blame to his wife, Nadine Menendez, but was found guilty on all 16 felony counts for a scheme involving bribery and business favors.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
The crowd cheered wildly for former President Donald Trump, whose ear was bandaged Monday after his ear was grazed by a bullet at a rally Saturday.
The FBI is investigating whether the shooter was a politically motivated homegrown domestic violent extremist, and investigators are combing through his background.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Sen. Bob Menendez tried to shift the blame to his wife, Nadine Menendez, but was found guilty on all 16 felony counts for a scheme involving bribery and business favors.
The crowd cheered wildly for former President Donald Trump, whose ear was bandaged Monday after his ear was grazed by a bullet at a rally Saturday.
Following a shooter's attempt to kill former President Trump, conspiracy theories, digitally altered images and misinformation spread across social media platforms.
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.
One in four college students says they have credit card debt, according to a new survey by U.S. News and World Report. And with interest rates topping 20 percent, those students could be in debt for years. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has more on the biggest mistakes college students are making with their credit cards.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
A case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, has been confirmed in a man who was working at a dairy farm in northeastern Colorado.
The CDC says it is too early to say if this year's summer COVID-19 surge has arrived.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health announced on Monday that there was a "concerning increase" of mpox, or monkeypox, cases that have been reported in the last two weeks.
Tech mogul Elon Musk said Tuesday afternoon that he would be moving the headquarters of both his social media company X and SpaceX to Texas in response to a new California law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Gov. Newsom Saturday signed a state budget to close an estimated $46.8 billion deficit through $16 billion in spending cuts and business tax increases.
Democrat lawmakers in California have agreed to delay a minimum wage increase for about 426,000 health care workers to help balance the state budget.
The California Supreme Court has removed a measure from the state's November ballot that would have made it harder to raise taxes.
Colorado wants to welcome more celebrities and movie stars to the Front Range. The state submitted a proposal to host the Sundance Film Festival in Boulder starting in 2027.
Lindsey Harding, the coach of the year last season with the Sacramento Kings' G League affiliate, is joining JJ Redick's coaching staff with the Los Angeles Lakers, ESPN first reported Tuesday.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Teoscar Hernández won the Home Run Derby when he beat local star Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals 14-13 in the final round.
Forward Quinton Byfield has agreed to a five-year, $31.25 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Kings.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Richard Simmons devoted his life to making people sweat with his "Sweatin' to the Oldies" workout videos.
Gloria Allred, an attorney for Halyna Hutchins' parents and sister, said she "respectfully disagrees" with the court's decision.
After a Metro board member said she was too afraid to ride the system alone, new Board chair Janice Hahn climbed aboard to see the state of the public transportation that her father, Kenny Hahn, helped build. Ross Palombo reports.
An investigation is underway after a man allegedly fired shots towards LAPD officers in Downtown Los Angeles late Tuesday evening.
Friends and family are mourning the loss of Joe Benson, a formerly homeless man who dedicated his time to helping others turn their lives around, who was killed early Tuesday morning as he crossed the street in Downtown LA. Laurie Perez reports.
Jarring video captured the moments when Alfred Morales, just 10 years old, was slapped by a man after he touched the emblem of his Mercedes-Benz while crossing the street with his sister.
Alys Martinez profiles The Maker's Hub in Compton, a "tool library" that lends all sorts of tools to small business owners to give them the chance to thrive and survive.
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.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The Academy Awards will hand out filmmaking's top honor in 23 categories during the 2024 Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, starting at 7 p.m. Eastern, 4 p.m. PDT.
Shots from the PGA's Genesis Invitational golf tournament held at the Riviera Golf Club in the Pacific Palisades.