COVID-19 cases spiking in LA County as cold weather returns
Los Angeles County reported 4,353 new cases of COVID-19 in its latest data, a big spike in daily infections that underscores the seriousness of the latest cold-weather surge in transmission.
Covina-Valley Unified schools avoid teachers' strike by reaching tentative agreement
Classes at schools from San Dimas to Covina will resume as usual after negotiations were reached between the teachers' union and the district overnight.
DoorDash to cut 1,250 corporate jobs after COVID-19 pandemic hiring surge
Delivery company DoorDash is eliminating more than 1,200 corporate jobs, about 6% of its total workforce, saying it hired too many people when demand for its services increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.
China’s meticulous contact tracing pinpoints jogger amid recent COVID-19 outbreak
Patient zero had gone on a 35-minute jog in a local park without a mask and ended up exposing 2,836 people to the virus, 39 of whom tested positive, health officials said.
Woman kidnapped as baby reunited with family 51 years later
Melissa Highsmith was just 22-months old in 1971 when she was allegedly abducted by a woman who was hired to babysit her.
Officials 'strongly recommend' masking as LA County COVID cases spike
LA County reported more than 5,400 new COVID-19 infections over the weekend.
In Depth: Thanksgiving Special
Hal Eisner looks back at the positive stories covered by "In Depth" over the past year and shares some good news for the holiday season.
LA County reports over 5,200 new COVID cases, 21 deaths over 2-day period
Friday's daily positivity rate, reflecting a seven-day average, was 11.2% on Friday -- up from 10.6% on Thursday and 6.5% last week.
Life After COVID shutdowns: Van Nuys restaurant owner discusses challenges of staying afloat
A Van Nuys restaurant that once feared would go under during the pandemic is thankful after surviving rough times. On Thanksgiving, Lulu's Restaurant served up holiday meals to the community.
EDD debit card program rife with fraud, reports of unemployed Californians not getting their money
Debit cards were touted as a better alternative than checks for unemployed Californians. But a FOX 11 investigation reveals it's a program rife with fraud, complaints and worst of all, leaving people without their money.
Fauci urges Americans — one last time — to get the updated COVID-19 booster
Dr. Fauci, who is just weeks away from retirement, had a consistent, familiar message for Americans during his last time at the podium — get your COVID shot.
US health officials renew push for COVID-19 boosters, amid new data on efficacy
Only about 13% of U.S. adults have gotten the updated booster.
LA County returns to 'strongly recommending' masks indoors as COVID cases rise
The average daily rate of new COVID-19 cases in LA County has risen to 100 infections per 100,000 residents, the county's health officer says, meaning the county is again "strongly recommending" that everyone wear masks in indoor public spaces.
LA County strongly recommending, but not requiring masks
LA County is now "strongly recommending," but not requiring indoor masking as cases are expected to go up.
California likely to have $25 billion budget deficit: report
The deficit will likely lead to some painful spending decisions in the nation’s most populous state.
COVID-19 deaths down 90% since February, WHO says
Overall, the WHO has reported 629 million cases and 6.5 million deaths linked to the pandemic.
LA County latest: COVID cases up 24% since last week, RSV cases down
FOX 11's Marla Tellez gives an update on LA County's tripledemic concerns.
Health officials encourage COVID-19 booster as Thanksgiving nears
With Thanksgiving two weeks away, public health officials are recommending that Americans get the new COVID-19 booster tweaked to target the most common omicron strain.
LA County reports sudden rise in weekly COVID cases, warns of winter surge
After months of decline, LA County health officials have reported a sharp increase in the average daily number of new COVID-19 infections.
Pfizer-BioNTech testing combination flu-COVID-19 vaccine
The WHO estimates 290,000 to 650,000 people worldwide die of flu-related causes every year. About 1.1 million people in the U.S. have died from COVID-19.