By the numbers

Second booster shot now available

Following approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for individuals 50 years or older, L.A. County Public Health sites will be prepared to administer second booster doses to those

Public Health: Surge is over, pandemic is not

By Jim HoltSenior Investigative Reporter As the number of new cases, hospitalizations and people dying of COVID continue to drop, public health officials advised residents remain cautious as a sub-variant

County makes it official: Indoor mask mandate lifted

By Jim HoltSenior Investigative Reporter Masks are no longer required indoors — just strongly recommended, as of Friday.  As promised, the Los Angeles County Public Health Department issued a modified health

County: Spring may bring indoor mask relief

By Jim Holt Senior Investigative Reporter  When the first day of spring arrives, it might just be the first day L.A. County residents get to be indoors without a mask.  During

L.A. County to modify indoor masking order

The L.A. County Public Health Department announced Wednesday modifications to the indoor masking order for businesses and establishments for customers and employees, but only if the businesses are verifying vaccination

California lifts indoor masking mandate except for schools

While maintaining the status quo on requiring masks on school campuses, California’s indoor masking policy for public spaces will transition Thursday from a “required” designation to “strongly recommended,” state officials

COVID-19 graphic snapshot: Updated Jan. 20

The following graphics are regularly updated to provide a visual representation of the coronavirus trends and impacts in Los Angeles County and the Santa Clarita Valley. Last update Thursday, Jan.