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Fact-checking COVID vaccine myths and fears
CoronavirusFive new mass vaccination sites are opening today in LA County, and Angelenos ages 65 and up can start getting vaccinated this Thursday.
COVID vaccine timeline in LA
CoronavirusIn LA County right now, COVID-19 is killing one person every eight minutes .
Who’s now eligible for COVID vaccination in LA?
CoronavirusDodger Stadium reopened today as a coronavirus vaccine site, with the capacity to vaccinate up to 12,000 people a day.
Why COVID vaccine rollout is slower than federal officials promised
CoronavirusLA County continues to be the nation’s hotspot for COVID-19 cases. The county has been averaging around 16,000 new cases every day since the new year.
Trump is first president to be impeached twice
PoliticsToday the House of Representatives voted to impeach President Trump for inciting an insurrection against the federal government. Ten Republicans broke party ranks to vote in favor.
Insurrection and impeachment
PoliticsJosh Barro and Ken White talk about the legal ramifications for the people who mobbed the U.S. Capitol building, and for President Trump.
COVID contagion at LA workplaces
CoronavirusOne of the nation’s worst COVID outbreaks is in LA County, where the positivity rate over the last week is nearing 20%.
Joe Mathews: Is the Newsom recall effort good for California?
CaliforniaThe drive to force a vote on removing Gavin Newsom from office is picking up steam, spurred on by anger over coronavirus restrictions and other conservative grievances.