LA Officials Move to End COVID Vaccine Mandate for City Workers

The plan for lifting the mandate is expected to be discussed in a future city council meeting.

Hundreds Walkout In Latest Southland Hospital Strike

Healthcare workers at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank began a five-day, unfair-labor practice walkout Monday.

Extremely Rare Case Of Dengue Fever Reported In LA County

It is the first time California documented a case of locally transmitted dengue. The disease is not endemic in the state.

Extremely Rare Case Of Dengue Fever Reported In SoCal

It is the first time California documented a case of locally transmitted dengue. The disease is not endemic in the state.

Healthcare Workers To Begin Strike At Providence St. Joseph-Burbank

Some 700 non-nursing healthcare workers at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank are set to begin a strike.

Listeria Contamination Prompts Recall Of Meat Products In LA County

A line of frozen meatballs have been recalled due to possible listeria contamination, one of the causes of food poisoning, the USDA said.

Kaiser Permanente And Labor Unions Reach Tentative Agreement Overnight

The union coalition has pushed for higher wages and more staffing. Both sides met early Friday, coming one step closer to ending the strike.

Workers Walk Out In Another Major Hospital Strike In LA County

Hundreds of medical personnel at St. Francis went on strike Monday to protest what the union contends is dangerously short staffing.

Kaiser, Health Care Workers Negotiate Through Night As Strike Looms

The strike which could start early Wednesday morning would be the largest healthcare strike in U.S. history.

Mosquito-Borne Dengue Fever Cases On The Rise: What To Know In CA

As the ankle biter mosquito population explodes in California, federal health officials warn of a major spike of the imported virus.

Virulent Stomach Bug Breaks Out At CA Healthcare Conference

Union delegates prepping for the largest healthcare strike in U.S. history suffered a massive Shigella bacteria outbreak.

Substance Abuse Programs in the Los Angeles Metro Area

Addressing L.A.'s Growing Substance Crisis: Insights, Causes, and Pathways to Recovery

CA Endures Worst Mosquito Season In Years. When Will It End?

As the blood-sucking ankle-biters take bite out of the Golden State, human West Nile Virus cases are spiking.

Marina Del Rey's Charlie Beach Reopens After Sewage Spill

About a mile of the beach was closed for several days after a blocked wastewater line spilled 10,000 gallons of sewage.

UCLA Cancer Team Awarded $2.5M From DOD To Develop New Treatment

The money will be used by the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center to develop a treatment for glioblastoma.

Bacteria Warning Issued For Los Angeles County Beaches

Before heading out to surf and soak in the sun, make sure there aren't unhealthy levels of bacteria at your beach.

Possible Hepatitis A Exposure At Lancaster Panda Express

While no cases have been identified yet, LA County officials are recommending patrons get vaccinated against possible infection.

The Maybourne Beverly Hills Announces New Spa Treatments

Skincare pioneer Dr. Barbara Sturm brings products and new facials to the 90210

Bacteria Warning Issued For 9 LA County Beaches On July 31

Stay out of the water at these nine Los Angeles County Beaches, health officials warn.

Major Progress Made In Clearing RV Encampment In Westchester

Environmental concerns associated with the encampment have been an ongoing issue, with reports of gunshots and sewage pollution.

Bacteria Warning Issued For LA Beaches

The Los Angeles County Department of Health cautions residents before swimming or surfing along the coast.

Extreme Smog Advisory Issued Across For Parts Of Los Angeles

The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued the advisory that is in effect July 14-18.

Bodycam Footage Shows Aftermath Of Multi-Million Dollar Jewelry Heist In Lebec

"We're talking about mom-and-pop jewelers," said attorney Jerry Kroll. "This is not lifestyles of the rich and famous."

Venice Water Main Bursts, Spraying Over Homes

Residents in the area said they had noticed a growing pothole at the site where the water main burst.

SoCal Air Pollution Reaches Dangerous Levels Due To Fireworks

Inland communities endured some of the worst pollution in the world on Wednesday as an air particulate advisory remained in effect.

​Six Airline Crew Members Sickened Upon Landing at LAX

The crew members complained of headaches after smelling what they believed to be aircraft exhaust, fire officials said.

LA County Sees `Concerning' Jump in Monkeypox Cases

Los Angeles County health officials today reported a ``concerning increase'' in cases of mpox, the disease formerly known as monkeypox.

Mpox Increase In LA County Has Health Officials Concerned

Cases of mpox, previously known as monkeypox, fell after last summer's peak. But a new uptick in cases has health officials concerned.

Where Is The Dirtiest Beach In Los Angeles?

Heavy rainfall and sewage spills over the last year led beach pollution grades to slip in Heal the Bay’s annual Beach Report Card.

'My Fear Is Obvious': Shannen Doherty Shares Cancer Treatment Video

The "Beverly Hills, 90210" actress shared emotional clips of her undergoing cancer treatment after her breast cancer spread to her brain.

Flesh-Eating ‘Zombie' Drug In LA As Overdoses Plague The Homeless

With overdoses spiking to become the leading cause of death among LA's homeless population, health officials warn of a dangerous new drug.

Monkeypox Vaccinations Urged Ahead Of LA's Pride Celebrations

LA County health officials recommend those at higher risk get fully vaccinated with two doses of the mpox vaccine for maximum protection.

MinuteClinic mental health services launch at CVS Pharmacy locations

Mental health counseling available in select MinuteClinic locations and virtually for all California residents

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Growing Coffee Plants At Home by South OC CRFG a Zoom meeting 5/9 730 p m

Fired Nursing Supervisor Sues LA County for Religious Discrimination

A woman who worked for the LA County health department is suing her former employer, alleging she was fired for not getting vaccinated.

New COVID Strain Brings Unusual New Symptom

Coronavirus cases remain low in Los Angeles, but wastewater shows it's spreading — likely due to the contagious new strain Arcturus.

LA County Reports First Cases Of New COVID-19 Strain

LA County has identified the first local cases of a newly emerging strain of COVID-19, the public health director said.

250,000 Gallons Of Raw Sewage Spills Into LA River, Closing Beaches

The massive spill is the second to affect Long Beach in less than two months and the fourth in LA County in just eight months.

LA County Hepatitis A Case Linked to Recalled Fruit

Health officials are urging residents to throw out frozen fruit recalled due to a threat of Hepatitis A exposure.

CA Braces For An Epic Allergy Season

Pollen counts are already soaring across California, and the months ahead could spell more bad news for allergy sufferers. Here's why.