Businesses making decision on mask rules as they await California's decision
After the CDC issued a more relaxed stance on mask-wearing among vaccinated Americans, businesses are now updating their in-store mask policies.
After the CDC issued a more relaxed stance on mask-wearing among vaccinated Americans, businesses are now updating their in-store mask policies.
Wild, dangerous off-road parties popping up in SoCal
Dangerous, and sometimes ending in shootings, recent off-road parties are getting law enforcement's attention.
Dangerous, and sometimes ending in shootings, recent off-road parties are getting law enforcement's attention.
Universal Orlando updates mask policy, effective Saturday
Face coverings for guests at Universal Orlando will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday. Masks will still be required when indoors.
Face coverings for guests at Universal Orlando will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday. Masks will still be required when indoors.
Local doctors speak on the ongoing COVID-19 crisis in India
FOX 11's Laura Diaz spoke with local doctors whose hearts are half a globe away from LA in India as the nation battles its COVID-19 crisis.
FOX 11's Laura Diaz spoke with local doctors whose hearts are half a globe away from LA in India as the nation battles its COVID-19 crisis.
DHS issues national terrorism alert warning of threat from violent extremists
The Department of Homeland Security says violent extremists may seek to exploit the easing of COVID-19-related restrictions across the United States to conduct attacks.
The Department of Homeland Security says violent extremists may seek to exploit the easing of COVID-19-related restrictions across the United States to conduct attacks.
Scientists race to study Indian coronavirus variant as cases explode
WHO designated the new version of the virus a "variant of concern."
WHO designated the new version of the virus a "variant of concern."
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.