Nail salons, indoor shopping malls can reopen in Los Angeles County at 25% capacity
Los Angeles County has approved the staggered reopening over the next 10 days of indoor nail salons and indoor shopping malls, according to public health director, Dr. Barbara Ferrer.
Burbank extends closure of San Fernando Boulevard for outdoor dining
Burbank is extending its outdoor dining program along San Fernando Boulevard until Jan. 18, meaning that downtown vehicle traffic on the popular street will continue to be prohibited.
Seventeen additional CSULB students test positive for COVID-19
Cal State Long Beach reported 17 new COVID-19 cases among its students Tuesday, 10 of whom live on campus.
Westfield sues Los Angeles County to reopen indoor malls
The largest operator of indoor malls in the region is suing Los Angeles County, challenging what the company calls the "unjustifiable" COVID-19-related closure of its shopping centers, according to court papers obtained Tuesday morning.
After dodging Labor Day COVID surge, LACo to consider in-person school waivers
Los Angeles County's public health director reiterated on Monday that the region has avoided a feared post-Labor Day spike in coronavirus cases, and the Board of Supervisors tomorrow will discuss possibly allowing school districts to apply for waivers to offer some in-person instruction.
Worldwide death toll from coronavirus eclipses 1 million: Johns Hopkins University
The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus eclipsed 1 million on Tuesday, nine months into a crisis that has devastated the global economy, tested world leaders’ resolve, pitted science against politics and forced multitudes to change the way they live, learn and work.
Former Dodgers outfielder Jay Johnstone dead at 74 from complications due to COVID-19
Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder JayJohnstone, a fan favorite and noted prankster who hit a key home run that helped the Dodgers win the 1981 World Series against the New York Yankees, has died of COVID-19 complications at the age of 74.
OpenCALNow: Riverside, Orange, San Diego Counties call on Newsom to allow all businesses to reopen
Officials from Orange, Riverside and San Diego Counties are calling on Governor Newsom to allow all businesses in their counties to reopen safely, arguing that the requirements set by the governor have been met.
Orange County reports 246 new cases of COVID-19, two more deaths
Orange County reported 246 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths Sunday, bringing the county's totals to 53,315 cases and 1,216 fatalities.
CSULB issues quarantine, pauses campus instruction after COVID-19 outbreak
Cal State Long Beach has placed all students who live on campus in quarantine after five students tested positive for COVID-19, including four who live at residence halls, university officials announced.
Orange County reports 165 new cases of COVID-19, 10 deaths
Orange County reported 165 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 additional deaths Saturday, bringing the county's totals to 53,069 cases and 1,214 fatalities.
Hospital staff cheers as 13-year-old COVID-19 survivor is discharged after 57 days in ICU
There were moments where her care team did not know if she was going to make it through the night. So, when the time came for Augustina to finally be discharged to a local rehabilitation facility as a step toward going home, the entire hospital staff wanted to give her the hero's send-off she deserved.
Dozens of businesses, churches cited by LA County for health order violations
More than 70 citations have been issued over the past month to various businesses and organizations, most notably churches and gyms, for violating health restrictions imposed to control spread of COVID-19, but Los Angeles County's health officer said on Thursday no closures have been ordered.
'A gun, not a mask': OC doctor pulls out gun during anti-mask video
An Orange County doctor is under fire for not only saying "a gun, not a mask" will provide better protection during the viral pandemic, but also for pulling out a gun during the anti-mask video posted to social media.
LA Metro hotline costing taxpayers thousands per call; whistleblower alleges cronyism
A months-long FOX 11 investigation has revealed that an L.A. Metro sexual harassment hotline operated by a local charity is currently costing taxpayers more than $8,000 per call after a series of no-bid contracts to operate the hotline were awarded to the best friend and campaign donor of L.A. County Supervisor & Metro board member Sheila Kuehl after her office privately pushed for Metro to hire the charity.
LA to help street vendors get permits, equipment amid COVID-19 struggles
The City Council has voted to use $6 million in federal CARES Act funding to help street vendors procure equipment and permits needed to comply with local laws.
Virus transmission up slightly In LA County; Case numbers under close watch
While expressing continued optimism about local efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, Los Angeles County health officials noted again on Wednesday recent upticks in case numbers that could reflect a post-Labor Day spike in infections and will likely delay more expansive business reopenings.
Riverside County moves to less-restrictive tier, allowing more businesses to reopen with modifications
On Wednesday morning, Riverside County residents flocked to local gyms after the county was given the green light to reopen more businesses.
Riverside County bumped up to 'red' tier; County Supervisors opt to delay vote on separate reopening proposal
Riverside County has moved into the "red” tier of California’s economic reopening plan on the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, on the same day that County Supervisors voted to revisit a separate two-month reopening proposal in two weeks.
Homeless Orange County family living in bus still waiting to get EDD checks
Many of the stories you see on FOX 11 News and Good Day LA are the result of people reaching out to us via our social media channels. They are all worthy stories, but this one was particularly touching - at least to us.