COVID-19 hospitalizations trend down in Orange County

Orange County's hospitalizations for COVID-19 -- a key metric officials are eyeing in this phase of the pandemic -- dropped again Friday.

USC to hold in-person commencement ceremonies in May

USC announced that in person-commencement ceremonies will be held for the classes of 2020 and 2021 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum over a nearly two-week span in May.

CDC changes school guidance, allowing students to sit 3 feet apart

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.

Los Angeles becomes no kill city for animal shelters for first time

The City of Los Angeles has become a no-kill city for animal shelters for the first time, making it the largest no-kill city in the country.

California Science Center to reopen March 27

The California Science Center, which has been closed for months due to the coronavirus pandemic, Thursday announced a March 27 reopening date and plans for a COVID-19 exhibit to debut next month.

New California guidance on parents attending youth sports angers many

The California Department of Public Health has quietly updated its youth sports rules to include guidance that only one parent can be allowed to observe their child’s game. 

LAUSD teachers circulating petition to work from home

Just days after LAUSD and UTLA reached an agreement on when to return to the classroom, some teachers with young children are now facing a new problem... go back to school to teach or take care of their kids at home.

California Legislature OKs expansion of paid sick leave for about 10.4 million workers

The California Legislature on Thursday voted to expand paid sick leave for about 10.4 million workers, sending a bill to Gov. Gavin Newsom that mandates up to two weeks of paid time off for things like having coronavirus symptoms, scheduling a COVID-19 vaccine or caring for a child who is doing school at home.

FEMA to reimburse families for COVID-19-related funeral expenses

Starting in April, FEMA said it will begin reimbursing funeral costs for many who have lost loved ones to COVID-19. Here are the eligibility requirements.

EU to propose COVID-19 vaccine passport to allow free travel by summer

The European Union’s executive body has presented a proposal that would allow EU residents to travel freely across the 27-nation bloc by the summer as long as they have been vaccinated, tested negative for COVID-19 or recovered from the disease. SAMUEL PETREQUIN Associated Press

IRS will delay tax filing deadline until May 17

The IRS began sending out a new round of $1,400 checks to qualifying households over the weekend, in the midst of the current, truncated tax season that opened on Feb. 12.

Disneyland, Disney California Adventure to reopen on April 30

After a yearlong closure, Disneyland Resort and Disney California Adventure Park will reopen to the public on April 30 with limited capacity, park officials announced Wednesday. 

90% of California can dine indoors, go to movies, hit a gym

San Mateo County also became the first county in the San Francisco Bay Area allowing businesses there to open even more, including indoor bowling alleys and outdoor bars that do not serve meals. Businesses can reopen Wednesday, one year to the day after San Francisco Bay Area health officers implemented a regional stay-at-home order, the first in the U.S.

How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed you?
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FOX 11's Marla Tellez looks into the psychological effects and changes shown by people during the pandemic.