Why you shouldn’t delay getting a mammogram, colonoscopy or regular checkup during COVID pandemic
Because of COVID-19, about 40% of adults are canceling or postponing their regular medical appointments, according to the Centers for Disease Control .
COVID vaccines are a few weeks away. What is LA County’s distribution plan?
Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca are likely a couple of weeks away from receiving FDA approval. Governor Gavin Newsom says the first vaccines could be administered before Christmas.
‘Christmas Chronicles 2’ dives into holiday mythology in a big way, says critic
Critics review “The Christmas Chronicles 2,” about Santa Claus and a teenager who try to save Christmas from a troublemaker who aims to cancel the holiday forever; “Happiest Season,” a…
‘Trafficked’ looks at the underground economy of scammers, con artists and grifters
“ Trafficked with Mariana van Zeller ” is a new documentary series coming to National Geographic next month. It gives viewers an inside look at how organized criminal rings work.
Vermont schools and businesses are open. How the tiny New England state tamed COVID
COVID-19 continues to surge uncontrolled across the country and hospitals are stretched thin. Rural, sparsely populated states are bearing the brunt of the pandemic.
No more outdoor dining in LA for 3 weeks. ‘This was a bit of a body blow,’ says Salt Creek Grille owner
Greg Amsler says his restaurant must undergo its second round of layoffs, which means 10-15% of employees will be left, and those who previously lost their jobs used most of their…
‘The near-term future is set, and it looks disastrous.’ Hospitals inch toward capacity during COVID
As coronavirus cases surge nationwide, hospitals are running dangerously close to capacity. Santa Clara County announced over the weekend they could be overwhelmed in three weeks.
Trump campaign has lost or withdrawn about 30 legal challenges to election 2020 results
In Pennsylvania, a judge on Saturday threw out the Trump campaign’s effort claiming widespread problems with mail-in votes in the state and that some 7 million votes should be tossed.
New case numbers show LA doesn’t have COVID under control at all, says Supervisor Janice Hahn
Governor Gavin Newsom just announced a mandatory stay-at-home order for most of the state from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. This begins Saturday and will last for one month.
‘Sound of Metal’ enlists deaf community to tell story of hearing loss
Critics review “Sound of Metal,” about a heavy-metal drummer who loses his hearing; “The Last Vermeer,” about a soldier who looks into a famous Dutch artist accused of conspiring with…
Trump is still fighting an election he lost. What it means for US democracy
President-elect Joe Biden spoke on Thursday about President Trump’s ongoing campaign to overturn the election: “I think they’re witnessing incredible irresponsibility.
Michael Tubbs, endorsed by Barack Obama, is ousted after just one term as Stockton mayor
Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs lost his reelection bid this month. He formally conceded to his Republican challenger, Kevin Lincoln, on Tuesday. The race wasn’t even close.
Two pregnant bison are joining Catalina’s iconic herd to help bolster their dwindling numbers
About 100 years ago, a couple of movies were shot on Catalina Island. They needed some buffalo to roam in the background. When the production packed up, the animals stayed.
