CDC shortens 5-day COVID isolation, updates guidance on masks, testing
The new recommendations apply to COVID-19 and other viruses, like flu and RSV.
The new recommendations apply to COVID-19 and other viruses, like flu and RSV.
The COVID-19 virus is continually changing, and a recent subvariant, the JN.1, is rapidly climbing the charts.
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
The variant, which has an unusually large number of mutations, has also been spotted in numerous countries, but remains rare for now.
Reformulated vaccine is already available at some pharmacies and will be more widely accessible starting next week.
The new shots are similar to previously approved formulas but were updated to target strains of the virus descended from Omicron.
There are still ways for both insured and uninsured people to get free COVID-19 testing. Here's how.
The first lady's positive test came two days after she and President Biden traveled to Delaware from Florida, where they had been visiting communities ravaged by Hurricane Idalia.
So far, the CDC doesn't think the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant is to blame.
The CDC recommends a new shot, targeting more a recent variant, for virtually all Americans to reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalization or death.
The World Health Organization declared an end to the global COVID-19 emergency, but said countries should not let down their guard.
The White House had previously voiced its opposition to the bill.
The origins of COVID-19 are still debated and the focus of bitter political dispute.
A new education report finds millions of kids in the U.S. are behind one entire grade level in at least one subject due to pandemic disruptions.
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
More than a million dollars' worth of hand sanitizer purchased by the LAUSD to keep kids safe had to be disposed of because it's expiring. The issue was discovered by KCAL News Investigative Reporter David Goldstein.
The CDC cited concerns over the COVID-19 surge in China and "the lack of adequate and transparent" data from the country's health authorities.
Los Angeles County reported nearly 7,000 new COVID-19 infections over the holiday weekend along with 39 more virus-related deaths in its latest data.
Residents reacted gleefully to the news and the travel industry began to prepare for an expected surge. But COVID cases have leaped as key pillars of China's broader containment policy have ended.
Google's annual "Year in Search" report ranked leading queries that included the term "near me" across the U.S. this year.
The measure now goes to President Biden's desk for his signature.
Every household will be able to order a total of four at-home COVID tests.
Health leaders are warning that an indoor mask mandate could return to LA County as COVID-19 cases rise.
The announcement appeared to be in response to widespread protests in recent weeks, including some of the boldest demonstrations China has seen in decades.
As a mom, thoughts of school closures in Inglewood have FreDrisha Dixon heartbroken. However, as the lead of the Statewide Partnership for Local School Control, it fuels her fire.
A woman from West Hills has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for her scheme that included stealing $3.9 million from her victim and dismembering him after he died.
The 150x60 foot mural on the side of the Miyako Hotel, called "LA Rising," will feature images of the newest Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani both on the mound and at the plate.
A red-tailed hawk shot by a pellet gun is getting a second chance thanks to a wildlife rescue center in Ojai.
Firefighters rescued a horse that got stuck in deep mud in the Shadow Hills area on Monday afternoon.
Firefighters rescued a horse that got stuck in deep mud in the Shadow Hills area on Monday afternoon.
As a mom, thoughts of school closures in Inglewood have FreDrisha Dixon heartbroken. However, as the lead of the Statewide Partnership for Local School Control, it fuels her fire.
A woman from West Hills has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for her scheme that included stealing $3.9 million from her victim and dismembering him after he died.
A red-tailed hawk shot by a pellet gun is getting a second chance thanks to a wildlife rescue center in Ojai.
Investigators say that the man has been sexually assaulting two boys under 18 years old. He is being held without bail.
As a mom, thoughts of school closures in Inglewood have FreDrisha Dixon heartbroken. However, as the lead of the Statewide Partnership for Local School Control, it fuels her fire.
A woman from West Hills has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for her scheme that included stealing $3.9 million from her victim and dismembering him after he died.
The 150x60 foot mural on the side of the Miyako Hotel, called "LA Rising," will feature images of the newest Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani both on the mound and at the plate.
A red-tailed hawk shot by a pellet gun is getting a second chance thanks to a wildlife rescue center in Ojai.
Firefighters rescued a horse that got stuck in deep mud in the Shadow Hills area on Monday afternoon.
Three people were hospitalized after they were found unconscious inside of a car parked in a Huntington Beach parking structure late Sunday.
Police found an AR-10 rifle in the suspect's vehicle, along with numerous rounds of ammunition.
An arrest has been made in the fatal stabbing of a good Samaritan who tried to intervene in a dispute between roommates in Westminster on Friday.
A pair of conservative Orange Unified School District board members have conceded defeat after they faced a recall vote in the primary elections earlier this month.
Anaheim police arrested a man after a disturbing video of him allegedly abusing a dog surfaced on social media.
Friday night marked the grand opening of San Bernardino's first ever street vendor led and supervised night market, much to the enjoyment of the community.
Gusts of wind and sustained wind ripped through the area, leaving drivers to proceed with caution.
Some areas can expect wind gusts that reach speeds of 90 miles per hour on Thursday.
Sheriff Dicus said that deputies had been called to the home five times prior to Saturday's incident since January, and the 15-year-old had been taken to mental healthcare facilities on several of those occasions.
The victim says that her uncle, Cody Woodsen Klemp, was convicted after he violently raped her when she was just 14, along wth multiple other women decades ago. The nature of the crime was so shocking, that Gov. Newsom took notice and directed the parole board to reconsider their decision to release him.
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.
KCAL senior reporter Ross Palombo gets an unprecedented look into the tactics the LAPD uses to stop retail theft.
A federal court ruling involving a controversial arrest within Moreno Valley Unified School District could lead to big changes in school policies nationwide.
Caltrans engineers warned the department about the possibility of fires raging under freeways if flammable materials were allowed to be stored there. However, it appears these guidelines may have been ignored.
The retailer that caters to quilters and crafters also said it has been weighed down by higher tariffs from China.
Here is a breakdown of each March Madness men's basketball team by conference.
A renewed push against the TikTok gained momentum in Congress last week, as the House approved legislation that would compel the company to either sell the app or be banned from U.S. app stores.
Police were still searching for a suspect in a mass shooting that left two people dead and five others wounded in northwest D.C. early Sunday morning.
Trump delivered a profanity-filled version of his usual rally speech that again painted an apocalyptic picture of the country if President Biden wins a second term.
A renewed push against the TikTok gained momentum in Congress last week, as the House approved legislation that would compel the company to either sell the app or be banned from U.S. app stores.
Trump delivered a profanity-filled version of his usual rally speech that again painted an apocalyptic picture of the country if President Biden wins a second term.
Former Vice President Mike Pence said he "cannot in good conscience" endorse Trump for president in 2024.
Judge in Georgia Trump election case says while he couldn't "conclusively establish" when Willis' relationship with prosecutor turned romantic, "an odor of mendacity remains."
The swiftness of TikTok's potential demise depends on whether the bill overcomes a number of hurdles and is passed by the Senate.
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.
Fewer than a third of Americans have a will. Experts say that could lead to confusion and money loss when someone dies without one. On Your Side's Kristine Lazar has expert tips on who needs a will and how to create one.
Choosing random numbers increases your chances of not having to split the prize money should you win.
Actress Olivia Munn's cancer diagnosis is raising awareness for women to seek additional screening for breast cancer after her traditional testing failed to show any signs.
In a new ad that nods to the 2024 Oscars, the pharmaceutical firm discourages people from using drugs like Mounjaro for cosmetic weight loss.
OTC daily birth control pills will be available online and on pharmacy and store shelves nationwide later this month.
The new recommendations apply to COVID-19 and other viruses, like flu and RSV.
Disease investigators have identified the source of a decade-old listeria outbreak that killed two people and sickened others in 11 states.
Robotaxis are hitting the streets of Los Angeles.
Disney is seeking approval from local officials to expand its California theme park offerings over the next four decades.
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.
Southern California Edison will pay $80 million to settle claims on behalf of the U.S. Forest Service connected to a massive wildfire that destroyed more than a thousand homes and other structures in 2017.
As he closes in on the Republican presidential nomination, former President Donald Trump made a highly unusual stop.
The 150x60 foot mural on the side of the Miyako Hotel, called "LA Rising," will feature images of the newest Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani both on the mound and at the plate.
Despite firing longtime head coach Dan Monson days ahead of their conference championship, Long Beach State is going dancing come Thursday after sweeping the Big West Tournament and earning a No. 15 seed in the NCAA Tournament
Center Bradley Bozeman and linebacker Troy Dye have signed one-year contracts with the Los Angeles Chargers.
Former Los Angeles Kings winger Wayne Simmonds has announced his retirement, ending a 15-year career.
Dejounte Murray scored 21 points, De'Andre Hunter added 20 and the Atlanta Hawks beat the Los Angeles Clippers 110-93 to snap a three-game losing streak.
A second man is charged in connection with the 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn by Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz".
In 1996 Nicholas Sparks' romantic novel became a bestseller. Eight years later it was adapted to a classic movie starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams. And now, the love story that was "a song, a dream, a whisper," is a Broadway musical.
Actor Olivia Munn said on social media she's had four surgeries in the last 10 months, including a double mastectomy, since being diagnosed with breast cancer.
A woman has sued director Roman Polanski in a Los Angeles court, saying the director raped her when she was a minor in 1973.
Stephen Curry is helping kids embrace who they are through his new children's book, "I am Extraordinary," and his foundation, which promotes literacy.
With the additions of SoFi Stadium and the Youtube Theater and the soon-to-be-opened Clippers stadium, Inglewood has grown significantly over the last decade. However, parents said schools are feeling the opposite effect, with four schools within the Inglewood Unified School District closing since 2019. Bianca Rae reports.
SpaceX launched another Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Base on Monday, sending Starlink satellites into orbit.
Michele Gile reports from Huntington Beach, where a woman was struck and killed early Monday morning while she was tending to some ducks in the road, police said.
Rina Nakano reports from the Miyako Hotel in Little Tokyo, where Dodgers fans throughout LA will be able to witness the breathtaking mural dedicated to the Dodgers' newest star — Shohei Ohtani.
Firefighters rescued a horse that got stuck in deep mud in the Shadow Hills area on Monday afternoon.
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.
Even a potentially historic storm bearing down on California couldn't keep the stars away from the red carpet ahead of the 66th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
Who are your favorite celebrities wearing for the 2024 Golden Globe Awards? Check out our red carpet fashion photo gallery!
Even though the Golden Globes Award Show isn't until Sunday, the stars came out early for the Golden Globe Foundation Dinner, hosted in the Wilshire Garden Room of the Beverly Hilton Hotel.