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Staff and residents of the Ararat Nursing Facility in the Mission Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles got COVID-19 shots on Jan.7. Coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths have been surging throughout the county.

Why You Should Still Wear A Mask And Avoid Crowds After Getting The COVID-19 Vaccine

It takes time after vaccination for immunity to the virus to build up, and no vaccine is 100% effective. Plus, scientists don't yet know if the vaccine stops viral spread. Here's what's known so far.

A view facing east from the historic Mt. Wilson Observatory near Los Angeles shows the nearby flames of the Bobcat Fire early Wednesday morning.

Firefighters Battle To Save LA's Historic Mount Wilson Observatory

The Bobcat Fire came within 500 feet of the observatory on Tuesday. The same dry, isolated conditions that make Mount Wilson susceptible to fire also made it perfect for stargazing.

A Coaster train running through a neighborhood in Del Mar, April 14, 2021.

Local, state leaders celebrate funding to move train tracks off Del Mar bluff

Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service remained suspended between Orange County and North San Diego County after experts say there were safety concerns over a portion of the track in the San Clemente area.

Scientists say pea-size organoids of human brain tissue may offer a way to study the biological beginnings of a wide range of brain conditions, including autism, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

Scientists Find Imperfections In 'Minibrains' That Raise Questions For Research

Brain organoids grown in the lab look a lot like developing human brains. But a new study finds some important differences that could affect how scientists use them.

Members of the band Kalush Orchestra pose onstage with the winner's trophy and Ukraine's flags after winning on behalf of Ukraine.

Ukraine wins Eurovision 2022 with overwhelming support from the audience

Kalush Orchestra's Oleh Psiuk told NPR that representing Ukraine on the world stage was a huge responsibility. He hopes people will continue to support his country.

Hilton Kelley's home in Port Arthur was damaged by Hurricane Harvey. The local environmental and health activist says many Black people in the city were denied FEMA assistance to repair their homes, which he attributes to systemic racism in how the agency allocates money. "We don't want a handout," he says. "We just want what's due to us."

Why FEMA Aid Is Unavailable To Many Who Need It The Most

The people who need help the most after disasters are least able to get it from the federal government. Internal records show that FEMA knows it has a problem.

Students at Rancho Bernardo High School gather new freshmen for campus tours, Wednesday, on the first day of school, San Diego, Calif., August 17, 2022.

North County schools are back in session and ready for a new beginning

Poway Unified and other North County school districts are back in session for the new fall semester.

Melissa (Jemima Kirke), Bobbi (Sasha Lane), Frances (Alison Oliver), and Nick (Joe Alwyn).

'Conversations with Friends': Sally Rooney on screen, take two

Normal People author Sally Rooney's first book, Conversations with Friends, comes to Hulu on Sunday.

A 9mm pistol build kit with a commercial slide and barrel with a polymer frame is displayed at the White House. Here's a look at what the Biden administration's new rule does.

The Biden administration is regulating 'ghost guns.' Here's what the rule does

With the latest announcement from the Biden administration, here's a look at what so-called "ghost guns" are and what the government's new rule does.

President Donald Trump holds up his face mask during a press conference at the White House on Tuesday.

In Reversal, Trump Urges Mask Use, Warns Coronavirus Pandemic Will Get Worse

The solo briefing came as cases of COVID-19 continue to surge in hot spots across the country.

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