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.
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.
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.
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.
Feds mistakenly gave away $692M in duplicate PPP loans
Some businesses struggled to access loans through the program, a key coronavirus rescue fund
Some businesses struggled to access loans through the program, a key coronavirus rescue fund
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
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.
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.
Where is my stimulus check? IRS tool shows status of third payment
The IRS has launched an online tool to help you check the status of your third stimulus payment. See here:
The IRS has launched an online tool to help you check the status of your third stimulus payment. See here:
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.
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.
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.
Millions of $1,400 stimulus checks to hit bank accounts Wednesday
President Joe Biden approved the stimulus payments last week.
President Joe Biden approved the stimulus payments last week.
Comedian The Kid Mero, of 'the Bodega Boys,' says he has contracted COVID-19
NSFW comedian The Kid Mero from the "Bodega Boys" has announced he has contracted COVID-19.
NSFW comedian The Kid Mero from the "Bodega Boys" has announced he has contracted COVID-19.
How has the COVID-19 pandemic changed you?
FOX 11's Marla Tellez looks into the psychological effects and changes shown by people during the pandemic.
FOX 11's Marla Tellez looks into the psychological effects and changes shown by people during the pandemic.
WHO to release report next week on origins of COVID-19
The World Health Organization said it will release a report on the origins of the novel coronavirus next week.
The World Health Organization said it will release a report on the origins of the novel coronavirus next week.
All Southern California counties enter less restrictive 'red tier'
On Tuesday, Riverside and Ventura counties became the latest Southern California counties to move from the most restrictive "purple tier" into the "red tier," which allows more businesses to reopen with modifications, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
On Tuesday, Riverside and Ventura counties became the latest Southern California counties to move from the most restrictive "purple tier" into the "red tier," which allows more businesses to reopen with modifications, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
Gov. Newsom visits East Bay elementary school, touting California's reopening efforts
Gov. Gavin Newsom was in Alameda on Tuesday, touting the fact that 9,000 of California’s 11,000 schools are open now or plan to reopen in the next few weeks.
Gov. Gavin Newsom was in Alameda on Tuesday, touting the fact that 9,000 of California’s 11,000 schools are open now or plan to reopen in the next few weeks.
LA County Supervisors clarify guidance on fines, license suspensions for COVID-19-related violations
As indoor dining, movie theaters and gyms begin reopening under less restrictive health orders, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved new guidance focused on penalizing only the worst or repeat offenders for COVID-19-related violations.
As indoor dining, movie theaters and gyms begin reopening under less restrictive health orders, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved new guidance focused on penalizing only the worst or repeat offenders for COVID-19-related violations.
Swollen lymph nodes can be side effect of COVID-19 vaccine and confused for cancer, doctors say
Doctors are working to spread the word that swollen lymph nodes are a normal and expected side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine in an effort to ease patients’ fears of cancer and avoid unnecessary testing.
Doctors are working to spread the word that swollen lymph nodes are a normal and expected side effect of the COVID-19 vaccine in an effort to ease patients’ fears of cancer and avoid unnecessary testing.
IRS agrees to protect some stimulus checks from debt reductions
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog.
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog.
SoCal man alleges he was wrongfully fired for contracting COVID-19
A man is suing a Canoga Park company, alleging he was wrongfully fired in late 2020 for contracting the coronavirus even though he showed his supervisor evidence he likely was no longer contagious.
A man is suing a Canoga Park company, alleging he was wrongfully fired in late 2020 for contracting the coronavirus even though he showed his supervisor evidence he likely was no longer contagious.
Moderna begins study of COVID-19 vaccine in children under 12
Moderna said it has started a study of its COVID-19 vaccine in children under 12, including babies as young as 6 months.
Moderna said it has started a study of its COVID-19 vaccine in children under 12, including babies as young as 6 months.