24 LA County employees charged with stealing over $700K in COVID unemployment benefits
The auditor-controller's office estimates Los Angeles County has lost over $3 million due to pandemic unemployment insurance fraud.
Many restaurant owners considering raising prices to keep up with inflation
Diners already concerned about the cost of eating out may be disappointed to learn that many restaurants are considering raising prices to keep up with inflated food and drink costs.
IRS direct deposit stimulus in October? Here’s what we know
Rumors are circulating online about an IRS direct deposit stimulus payment hitting bank accounts in October or before year’s end. Are they true?
CDC ends universal COVID vaccine recommendation, leaves decision to patients
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ended its universal recommendation for COVID-19 vaccinations, instead leaving the decision to individual patients.
This over-the-counter spray could protect you from COVID-19: study
New breakthrough research suggests that a common, over-the-counter nasal spray used to treat allergies may protect against COVID-19 and potentially other respiratory viruses.
Study finds common nasal spray may lower risk of COVID-19 infection
A recent clinical trial has found that a commonly used nasal spray for allergies may also help lower the risk of COVID-19 infection.
FDA limits access to updated COVID-19 shots: What we know
Millions of healthy adults and children who are interested in getting an updated COVID-19 shot for extra protection may have to cross several new hurdles to do so.
New COVID variant detected in California fueling surge in cases
The current COVID uptick is fueled by the highly-contagious XFG variant, also known as "Stratus."
San Quentin holds emotional, first-ever father-daughter prom
Hair, make-up, gowns, tuxedos, and tears—San Quentin Rehabilitation Center was recently the scene of an emotional first-ever father-daughter prom.
New COVID variant symptoms: 'Razor blade throat' and what you need to know
Also known as "Nimbus," the new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 is characterized by its extremely painful sore throat, described as "razor blade throat."




















