City of LA spent nearly $1 billion during the pandemic, city controller reports
Since March 2020, City departments reported nearly $1 billion in expenditures — mostly for programs and supplies, homeless housing, staffing and overtime, rental assistance, and testing and vaccines.
Do you still have to wear a mask in California?
Will California follow the CDC and ease its mask guidance?
USC commencements kick off live at the Coliseum and online
The University of Southern California will hold the first in a series of commencement ceremonies on Friday for the classes of 2020 and 2021.
California awaits mask, social distancing guidance
Counties in California are waiting for guidance from the state after the federal government on Thursday said fully vaccinated people can quit wearing face coverings and social distancing in most situations whether outside or inside.
LA Councilmember aims to continue providing rent relief for Olvera Street merchants
Known by many as a DTLA institution, businesses on Olvera Street are feeling the financial fallout from the pandemic as the neighborhood experienced little to no foot traffic or tourism.
What will CDC's new indoor masking guidelines mean for SoCal residents?
FOX 11 made calls to SoCal counties to hear how local health departments are approaching CDC's relaxed stance on mask-wearing for vaccinated Americans.
CDC relaxes mask-wearing guidelines for fully-vaccinated Americans
As of Thursday, the updated CDC guideline still calls for wearing masks in crowded indoor settings like public transportation, plane rides, hospitals, prisons and homeless shelters.
CDC says fully vaccinated can stop wearing masks indoors and outdoors in most settings
The CDC on Thursday eased mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to stop wearing masks outdoors in crowds and in most indoor settings.
$196M in 'Rescue Plan' relief ticketed for four San Fernando Valley colleges
The funding is ticketed for Cal State Northridge, Los Angeles Pierce College, Los Angeles Valley College and Los Angeles Mission College.
Unemployment claims fall to 473,000, another pandemic low
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 473,000, a new pandemic low and the latest evidence that fewer employers are cutting jobs as consumers ramp up spending and more businesses reopen.
Newsom clarifies mask comments: Outdoor mask mandate will end after June 15
Governor Gavin Newsom made public statements Wednesday clarifying that California's mask mandate would only be lifted for outdoor settings on June 15.
LA city officials consider making outdoor dining program permanent
The future of outdoor dining could change in the City of Los Angeles. The L.A. City Council will consider extending its Al Fresco dining program.
New increased child tax credit money coming in July
The 2021 child tax credit is increased courtesy of the American Rescue Plan.
Some people, especially women, want to stay masked even when they don't have to
According to The Guardian, many people, especially women, say wearing a mask makes them feel invisible out in public, and they feel protected from unwelcome attention.
Emergency program to give people $50 off internet bill
Americans can begin applying for $50 off their monthly internet bill as part of an emergency government program to keep people connected during the pandemic.
Local woman launches 'RideWitUs LA' bike shop and club to promote fitness in her community
A local woman launched a business during the pandemic to promote a healthy lifestyle in her Windsor Hills neighborhood and throughout Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Philharmonic unveils concert schedule for Hollywood Bowl reopening
From Kool & the Gang to Yo-Yo Ma to Christina Aguilera, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Association unveiled Tuesday the summer lineup for the Hollywood Bowl, which is reopening after a year of COVID-19 closure.
Orange County residents battle over digital vaccination passports
A large crowd gathered in Santa Ana on Tuesday as Orange County officials heard arguments on both sides over digital vaccination passports.
Chipotle raises average wage to $15 per hour, provides path to six-figure salaried positions
Chiptole is raising the average wage to $15 an hour in an effort to hire more workers as the restaurant industry struggles to find its footing amid a labor shortage induced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biden says Americans must accept a job or lose unemployment benefits after disappointing jobs report
Biden said his administration is taking steps that will make it easier for employers to hire more workers.