California Votes To Require COVID Paid Sick Leave
The California Legislature passed a bill Monday requiring many companies to give workers up to two weeks of paid time off if they get sick from the coronavirus. The bill is retroactive to Jan. 1.
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The California Legislature passed a bill Monday requiring many companies to give workers up to two weeks of paid time off if they get sick from the coronavirus. The bill is retroactive to Jan. 1.
County Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer on Thursday unveiled metrics for a possible relaxing of masking orders in certain outdoor settings if COVID-positive hospitalizations in the county fall below 2,500 for seven consecutive days.
Hospitalizations fell from 3,233 to 3,012 -- decreasing by more than 200. The decrease signals a downward trend that the county has seen over the last couple weeks, according to state figures released Saturday.
The faux healthcare worker walked past armed security guards before entering Barry J. Nidorf Juvenile Hall to administer the COVID tests on unknowing children housed at the facility.
The L.A. County Dept. of Public Health has released a set of guidelines that must be met in order for health officials to reconsider the mask mandate in place for both mega-events and indoor settings.
Health officials pointed to the fact that cases of COVID-19 continue to circulate, that the county is not yet out of a surge and that masking is a modest requirement that doesn't diminish attendance or enjoyment of the game.
Even as infections wane, county public health officials continue to expand its COVID-19 testing offerings throughout Los Angeles County.
According to officials at the health department, there are no plans to cancel the mask mandate while COVID transmission remain high.
Clinical trials on little kids are underway on a two-dose vaccine and a three-dose shot. The goal is to prevent severe disease.
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.
When you visit Little Ethiopia on Farfax Avenue, this small block does a lot to inspire, educate, and feed all who pass through. From delicious doro wat to Ethiopian coffee, you're guaranteed a real taste of Africa.
As millions of Americans prepare for their Thanksgiving travels, the TSA is expecting a record number of passengers to pass through LAX and other airports nationwide in the coming days, with Sunday after Thanksgiving potentially setting an all-time high.
Tortilla strips sold in grocery stores across the U.S. have been recalled due to concerns about an undeclared wheat allergen.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Jordan Morris scored in the 109th minute and Stefan Frei made nine saves to lead Seattle to a stunning 2-1 overtime victory over top-seeded Los Angeles FC in a Western Conference semifinal at BMO Stadium, earning the fourth-seeded Sounders a trip to the conference final.
As millions of Americans prepare for their Thanksgiving travels, the TSA is expecting a record number of passengers to pass through LAX and other airports nationwide in the coming days, with Sunday after Thanksgiving potentially setting an all-time high.
Tortilla strips sold in grocery stores across the U.S. have been recalled due to concerns about an undeclared wheat allergen.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
The California Highway Patrol is searching for a driver who allegedly killed a 16-year-old bicyclist during a road rage incident at Exposition Park on Friday.
It happened at around 3 p.m. near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Woodland Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
It happened at around 3 p.m. near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Woodland Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Crews say that the debris flow occurred because of a small retaining wall that gave way.
It happened at around 11: 40 a.m. in the 900 block of Gaviota Avenue, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
The 69-year-old woman was reported missing early Saturday morning.
Authorities are working to determine what caused the crash.
Police recovered more than $200,000 in Nike Jordan shoes during a California Highway Patrol operation in Anaheim.
With the holiday season quickly approaching, police warned residents to be wary of porch pirates after a brazen theft in front of an Irvine home.
Public health officials are urging residents and business owners to monitor their water sources after seven people reported contracting Legionnaire's Disease in recent days.
The cat was scared up a tree by one of the neighborhood's small dogs before getting tranquilized and relocated by wildlife officials.
Park officials say the ride had technical difficulties. Twenty-two riders were involved. Two were brought to a hospital.
The parents were arrested after detectives discovered signs of neglect and child abuse at a home where they were called for reports of a 10-year-old boy in medical distress.
The Riverside County District Attorney's Office declined to file charges against the suspected sexual predator who tried to meetup with a Temecula teenager for sex because they said more evidence was needed before they could take action.
The woman told firefighters that she had fallen into the hole sometime Tuesday evening and wasn't discovered until a passerby heard her screaming for help.
Undercover detectives posed as a teenage girl online and began talking with a 43-year-old man from Arizona who expressed his intent to meet up for sexual purposes.
It happened at around 9:15 p.m. on Friday near the intersection of SR-74 and White Avenue, according to California Highway Patrol officers.
While sometimes slow, the tracing system from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives played an instrumental role in helping law enforcement locate the man who opened fire inside a Monterey Park dance hall in 2022.
Following a deadly hijacking of a Metro bus, Ross Palombo digs through data about violence on the Metro system.
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.
Tortilla strips sold in grocery stores across the U.S. have been recalled due to concerns about an undeclared wheat allergen.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Orlando is the first team since 2019 to win the NWSL Shield and the title in the same year.
When cyclist Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson was murdered in Texas, U.S. Marshals assigned to the case used a unique tactic to track down her suspected killer in Costa Rica and bring the fugitive to justice.
Laboratory findings show that Yu-Shang Food ready-to-eat meat and poultry products were making people sick, the CDC said.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
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.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
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.
Public health officials are urging residents and business owners to monitor their water sources after seven people reported contracting Legionnaire's Disease in recent days.
The first case in the U.S. of a more severe strain of mpox was reported in San Mateo County, the California Department of Public Health said.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Public health officials have reported two more locally acquired cases of the mosquito borne illness dengue in Los Angeles County, bringing the total to 11 cases in recent weeks.
McDonald's says Quarter Pounders will be back on the menu at hundreds of its restaurants after testing ruled out beef patties as the source of an E. coli outbreak.
Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare "double eagle" gold coin at a Southern California auction house.
Los Angeles County is taking on Pepsi and Coke for their role in plastic pollution.
Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper's owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
Thousands of mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente facilities spanning across Southern California went on strike on Monday, calling for increased pay and restored pension plans, amid other demands.
Workers at seven CVS pharmacies in Southern California have gone on strike for better pay and health care and to protest what they say is bad-faith contract bargaining by the company.
Jordan Morris scored in the 109th minute and Stefan Frei made nine saves to lead Seattle to a stunning 2-1 overtime victory over top-seeded Los Angeles FC in a Western Conference semifinal at BMO Stadium, earning the fourth-seeded Sounders a trip to the conference final.
Nikola Jokic scored 34 points and Michael Porter Jr. added 24 as the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Lakers 127-102.
Orlando is the first team since 2019 to win the NWSL Shield and the title in the same year.
Both teams will continue their search for bowl eligibility in what has otherwise been a disappointing first year in the Big 10.
Adrian Kempe and Quinton Byfield scored in the second period, and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Seattle Kraken 2-1.
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
The 17-time Grammy Award-winning artist's new album features 12 songs.
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
An arrest has been made in the sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl in Pasadena who was groped while waiting for a bus.
When you visit Little Ethiopia on Fairfax Avenue, this small block does a lot to inspire, educate, and feed all who pass through. From delicious doro wat to Ethiopian coffee, you're guaranteed a real taste of Africa. Erica Olsen reports.
Rain is anticipated this week. Alex Biston reports.
As 80 million Americans prepare to travel for Thanksgiving, many are wondering about the best times to hit the road or catch their flights. Alys Martinez reports.
The Gospel Mission Baptist Church in South Los Angeles put aside its own struggles, after getting recently vandalized, to giveaway hundreds of Thanksgiving turkeys to their community on Saturday.
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.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
The Los Angeles Dodgers win the World Series in Game 5 in a 7-6 win over the New York Yankees
