Luke Money
Los Angeles Times
El Segundo, CA, United States
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Gold Medal flour recalled due to salmonella contamination. What bags are affected?
Consumers should “check their pantries and dispose of the product affected by this recall,” according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. → Read More
New coronavirus subvariant Arcturus is now in L.A. Is there reason to worry?
Arcturus, also known as XBB.1.16, has also attracted attention after reports linking it to what has been a rare COVID-19 symptom: pink eye. → Read More
CDC greenlights spring COVID booster for some. Do you need it?
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended the allowance of an additional updated booster for seniors 65 and older as well as those who are immunocompromised. → Read More
L.A. County ends COVID-19 vaccine mandate for deputies, firefighters, employees
Los Angeles County has ended its COVID-19 employee vaccination requirement, allowing workers — including sheriff's deputies and firefighters — to be hired even if they haven't gotten a shot. → Read More
Another COVID-19 booster shot may be coming. But interest is waning
Another COVID-19 booster may be on the way this spring, but it remains to be seen how much of an appetite there will be for more shots in California or the U.S. → Read More
California COVID-19 health rules ease as state of emergency ends
The end of COVID-19 emergency declarations in L.A. County brings new guidance on when to mask, quarantine or isolate and the reporting of new cases. → Read More
End of an era: L.A. County lifts COVID-19 emergency
The county public health chief says emergency orders are no longer needed 'to ensure we have and can use life-saving tools and mitigation strategies.' → Read More
'Incredible' details unveiled for Disney's Coachella Valley community
Officials have released additional information about the Cotino project — a 1,900-plus-unit Storyliving by Disney community in Rancho Mirage in the Coachella Valley. → Read More
Death toll rises to 5 in wild California storms as officials assess damage, warn of flood risk
The remarkable 'bomb cyclone' storm is losing energy as it moves southeast, but it could still cause damage and flooding, especially in the already soaked Central Valley. → Read More
Deadly bomb cyclone storm slams California, causing intense winds, blackouts, havoc
One person was killed in the storm that brought widespread rain, gusts that knocked glass out of skyscrapers and left tens of thousands without power. → Read More
Fatigue, cough and brain fog. For many in L.A. County, long COVID limited daily life
Most L.A. County residents who had long COVID reported symptoms severe enough to limit daily activities weeks after they were infected, a survey found. → Read More
Angry mountain residents trapped by snow ask why help took so long
San Bernardino County's mountain communities are still far from recovered almost two weeks since the start of back-to-back monster winter storms. Officials say they'll be better prepared next time. → Read More
California to alter COVID rules in healthcare settings: Masks and vaccinations not required
Among the changes announced by the California Department of Public Health will be the end of the statewide mask mandate in healthcare and other indoor high-risk settings — including correctional facilities and homeless shelters — beginning April 3. → Read More
L.A. County will end its COVID-19 emergency March 31
Los Angeles County will end its COVID emergency declaration at the end of March, becoming the latest region to do so amid improving pandemic conditions. → Read More
California's COVID emergency is ending. How will it change your life?
California's 3-year-old COVID-19 state of emergency will lift Tuesday — a development that reflects the dawn of a next, hopeful phase of the pandemic. → Read More
California's COVID-19 death toll surpasses 100,000
Even in a time of plentiful vaccines and therapeutics, California is still tallying more than 20 COVID-19 deaths every day, on average. → Read More
California tops 12 million coronavirus cases as XBB.1.5 becomes dominant
The total number of coronavirus cases reported in California has topped 12 million. → Read More
California tops 12 million coronavirus cases as XBB.1.5 becomes dominant
The total number of coronavirus cases reported in California has topped 12 million. → Read More
California tops 12 million coronavirus cases as XBB.1.5 becomes dominant
Despite the massive number, newly reported infections have declined and stabilized in recent weeks. → Read More
With COVID emergency ending, will I have to pay for tests?
Most health plans regulated by the California Department of Managed Health Care will be required to continue paying for at-home COVID test kits. → Read More