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California to allow most fully vaccinated employees to shed masks in workplace

In this June 9, 2021, file photo, workers and customers wear masks inside an Apple Store amid the COVID-19 pandemic on The Promenade, in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

Biden signs bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday commemorating end of slavery

President Joe Biden signs the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, in the East Room of the White House on June 17, 2021.(Evan Vucci/Associated Press)

Here's what to know as California's 1st Flex Alert of the year takes effect

The sun sets behind power lines in Rosemead, on June 14, 2021. (FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)

Evacuations ordered in 350-acre King Fire in Lancaster; forward progress stopped

A brush fire burns in Lancaster on June 17, 2021. (KTLA)

California will no longer give jobless aid to people not looking for work

A person passes the office of the California Employment Development Department in Sacramento on Dec. 18, 2020. (Rich Pedroncelli / Associated Press)

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Pursuit ends in crash in North Hollywood

A driver flees a pursuit vehicle after crashing in North Hollywood on June 17, 2021. (KTLA)

Aiden Leos case: Prosecutor says alleged killer brandished gun at another motorist days later

Marcus Anthony Eriz, left, and Wynne Lee, right, are seen in booking photos released by the Orange County District Attorney's Office.

Security guard wounded in deadly shootout at Highland Park pot dispensary

Police respond to investigate a deadly shooting at a Highland Park marijuana dispensary on June 17, 2021. (KTLA)

Video released in search for mother who abandoned baby boy in Lynwood

Two women identified as persons of interest in a baby abandonment case are seen at a Lynwood park in surveillance video released June 17, 2021, by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.

Rain, thunderstorms hit parts of SoCal amid another day of extreme heat

Clouds brought some isolated light showers Thursday morning to Orange County, then the San Gabriel Valley.(Hayley Smith / Los Angeles Times)

Judge says L.A. County’s voter-approved effort to divert funds to social justice unconstitutional

Protests over police brutality and the police killing of George Floyd took place for weeks across Los Angeles in the summer of 2020. (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

Child tax credits: This online tool can help prevent families from missing out on monthly payments

A U.S. Treasury check and $100 bills are seen in a file photo. (iStock/Getty Images Plus)

‘He will be deeply missed:’ Memorial held for L.A. County firefighter killed in Agua Dulce station shooting

Tory Carlon is honored prior to his memorial on June 17, 2021. (KTLA)

Heat wave grips western U.S. amid fear of a new, hotter normal

People play in the water in the heat at Santa Monica Beach on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, in Santa Monica, Calif. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)

‘This is not a joke:’ Jimmy Kimmel to be title sponsor of inaugural L.A. Bowl at SoFi Stadium

In this Aug. 22, 2016, file photo, ABC talk show host Jimmy Kimmel poses with then Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, unseen, during a break in taping of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

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As temperatures rise, health experts warn that common gnats can cause eye infections

Security guard wounded in deadly shootout at Highland Park pot dispensary

Pursuit ends in crash in North Hollywood

Video released in search for mother who abandoned baby boy in Lynwood

New vaccine incentives in L.A. County include sweepstakes for Universal Studios Hollywood, Pepe Aguilar concert

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California

Newsom’s 1st recall ad highlights cash payments for Californians

In this June 15, 2021, file photo California Gov. Gavin Newsom gestures after a news conference at Universal Studios in Universal City, Calif. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu, File)

California has administered 40 million COVID-19 vaccine doses, marking new milestone

‘Shocking and frightening’: Ex-LAPD officer alleges she was racially profiled, sexually assaulted by border officers

California will no longer give jobless aid to people not looking for work

Bakersfield police broke bones in 31 people in 4-year period, documents show

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Nation/world

U.S. Mint to honor notable American women on quarters

In this July 19, 1985, file photo, Wilma Mankiller, the first woman elected chief of the Cherokee Nation, poses in front of the tribal emblem at the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma. The U.S. Mint says Mankiller will be among the first five women honored in the new American Women Quarters Program, which starts in 2022 and continues until 2025. (AP Photo, File)

Child tax credits: This online tool can help prevent families from missing out on monthly payments

Report blames poor welds for Mexico City subway collapse that killed 26 people

Couple who pointed guns at protesters outside St. Louis home plead guilty to misdemeanors

U.S. to invest $3 billion in antiviral pills for COVID-19, other viruses: Fauci

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Coronavirus

New vaccine incentives in L.A. County include sweepstakes for Universal Studios Hollywood, Pepe Aguilar concert

Registered Nurse Morgan James loads a syringe with a dose of the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine at the Blood Bank of Alaska in Anchorage on March 19, 2021. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)

California has administered 40 million COVID-19 vaccine doses, marking new milestone

U.S. to invest $3 billion in antiviral pills for COVID-19, other viruses: Fauci

California to allow most fully vaccinated employees to shed masks in workplace

UCLA report shows Latinas left workforce at highest rate during height of COVID-19 pandemic

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Morning News

DIY craft and home decor expert Sandy Sandler shares DIY summer crafts for the family

Journalist and author Richard Lui on his new book ‘Enough About Me’

Claire Holt stars in true quarantine-shot film ‘Untitled Horror Movie’

Rep. Adam Schiff reacts to Biden’s meeting with Putin, DOJ inspector general investigation

KTLA celebrates Nexstar’s 25th anniversary with’Founder’s Day of Caring’ event

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5 Live

New video game has help from George R.R. Martin: VENN + 5 Live

Why Porsche can’t sell its new manual 911 in California

What’s the deal with the turtles wearing those crazy antennas?

Guardians of the Galaxy game has fans upset; Top Gun, Avatar get game offshoots

‘Han Solo Simulator’ Starfield shines at virtual E3; adventure games look to thrill