LA County Supervisors move to take COVID vaccine enforcement out of Villanueva's hands
Villanueva estimates the LASD could lose up to 4,000 deputies if this is enforced. It goes up for a vote in March.
Villanueva estimates the LASD could lose up to 4,000 deputies if this is enforced. It goes up for a vote in March.
LAPD officer fired over COVID vaccine mandate, 7 more to come
About 83% of LAPD employees are currently fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
About 83% of LAPD employees are currently fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Unemployment drops in Austin, demand for restaurant workers continues to rise
Jobs in the leisure & hospitality industry, like restaurants and hotels, saw the biggest need for employees in the Austin area last year versus any other industry.
Jobs in the leisure & hospitality industry, like restaurants and hotels, saw the biggest need for employees in the Austin area last year versus any other industry.
Air quality inside homes worse than office buildings, study suggests
Researchers at Texas A&M University measured air quality inside homes and offices and found that remote working may pose a higher health risk for employees.
Researchers at Texas A&M University measured air quality inside homes and offices and found that remote working may pose a higher health risk for employees.
Abortion referrals can continue for now, federal court rules
A court has allowed federally funded family planning clinics to continue to make abortion referrals for now.
A court has allowed federally funded family planning clinics to continue to make abortion referrals for now.
Norwegian Cruise Line to drop face mask requirements
Norwegian Cruise Line said it will no longer require guests and crew members to wear face masks on board starting March 1, according to the company's website.
Norwegian Cruise Line said it will no longer require guests and crew members to wear face masks on board starting March 1, according to the company's website.
Free COVID-19 testing at select Austin Community College campuses
ACC is offering free COVID-19 testing at select campuses district-wide for students, employees, and the community. No appointment is required, and walk-ins are welcome.
ACC is offering free COVID-19 testing at select campuses district-wide for students, employees, and the community. No appointment is required, and walk-ins are welcome.
Most COVID deaths in Austin-Travis County include chronic conditions
Officials say as of February 7, 1,282 COVID deaths have been reported. Of those who died, 95% had at least one comorbidity and more than half had two or more.
Officials say as of February 7, 1,282 COVID deaths have been reported. Of those who died, 95% had at least one comorbidity and more than half had two or more.
COVID-19 may make common pregnancy complications worse, study suggests
The complications were most found in those with moderate or worse COVID-19, and the researchers said the study bolsters the rationale for pregnant women to get vaccinated.
The complications were most found in those with moderate or worse COVID-19, and the researchers said the study bolsters the rationale for pregnant women to get vaccinated.
Tearful video: Palo Alto skater Vincent Zhou withdraws from Olympics due to COVID
Bay Area-born U.S. Olympic figure skater Vincent Zhou has dropped out of the Beijing Winter Games, after testing positive of COVID-19.
Bay Area-born U.S. Olympic figure skater Vincent Zhou has dropped out of the Beijing Winter Games, after testing positive of COVID-19.
Ambassador Bridge reopens for U.S. bound traffic after Canadian trucker protest blocks traffic
The bridge was closed to traffic Monday night and early Tuesday morning after a demonstration of truckers spilled onto roadways leading to and away from the border.
The bridge was closed to traffic Monday night and early Tuesday morning after a demonstration of truckers spilled onto roadways leading to and away from the border.
Water boil notice impacting Austin restaurants, schools
Restaurants aren’t the only ones affected by the boil water notice in Austin, schools in the area have also taken action.
Restaurants aren’t the only ones affected by the boil water notice in Austin, schools in the area have also taken action.
COVID-19 numbers in Texas are improving
Public health data shows COVID-19 numbers are improving across the board in Texas.
Public health data shows COVID-19 numbers are improving across the board in Texas.
Water crisis continues in Austin as medical experts issue their own warning
The crisis began over the weekend at the Ullrich water treatment plant. Officials say human error caused a high level of turbidity.
The crisis began over the weekend at the Ullrich water treatment plant. Officials say human error caused a high level of turbidity.
California will end mask mandate on Feb. 15, LA County will not align with state's changes
California's indoor masking requirement will end next week for vaccinated people but masks still are the rule for schoolchildren. However, local health officials can continue their own requirements.
California's indoor masking requirement will end next week for vaccinated people but masks still are the rule for schoolchildren. However, local health officials can continue their own requirements.
MLB stops testing athletes for steroids amid lockout, AP sources say
Two people familiar with the sport’s Joint Drug Program tell The Associated Press that Major League Baseball has stopped testing players for steroids for the first time in nearly 20 years due to the expiration of the sport’s drug agreement.
Two people familiar with the sport’s Joint Drug Program tell The Associated Press that Major League Baseball has stopped testing players for steroids for the first time in nearly 20 years due to the expiration of the sport’s drug agreement.
CDC considering changes to guidelines for immunocompromised Americans
This is to help prevent possible heart problems seen in a small number of patients.
This is to help prevent possible heart problems seen in a small number of patients.
COVID-19 numbers in Texas are improving
Public health data shows COVID-19 numbers are improving across the board in Texas.
Public health data shows COVID-19 numbers are improving across the board in Texas.
Donors needed: Breast milk in short supply amid COVID-19 surge, winter weather woes
The Human Milk Banking Association of North America said it is in urgent need of donor breast milk which is essential to “saving the most vulnerable babies’ lives.”
The Human Milk Banking Association of North America said it is in urgent need of donor breast milk which is essential to “saving the most vulnerable babies’ lives.”
Plano dad beats COVID-19 after 197 days in the hospital
Josh Welch caught COVID-19 in July. After more than seven months in the hospital, he's finally back home with his family.
Josh Welch caught COVID-19 in July. After more than seven months in the hospital, he's finally back home with his family.