UTLA rejects sending teachers back to in-person learning unless union's demands are met
UTLA has voted to not send teachers back to in-person learning as the union doubles down on its demand to get teachers vaccinated before returning to school.
UTLA has voted to not send teachers back to in-person learning as the union doubles down on its demand to get teachers vaccinated before returning to school.
COVID-19 relief bill: Democrats strike deal on jobless benefits after logjam
Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin have struck a deal over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin have struck a deal over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
‘False sense of security’: Study finds some thermal imaging temperature checks show inaccurate readings
The FDA issued a public alert this week warning that improper use of thermal imaging devices could lead to inaccurate temperature readings and “present potentially serious public health risks.”
The FDA issued a public alert this week warning that improper use of thermal imaging devices could lead to inaccurate temperature readings and “present potentially serious public health risks.”
California theme parks, outdoor venues allowed to reopen once county enters red tier
Beginning April 1, counties within the state’s red tier and better can reopen amusement parks and attendance at outdoor sporting events with limited capacity.
Beginning April 1, counties within the state’s red tier and better can reopen amusement parks and attendance at outdoor sporting events with limited capacity.
Gov. Newsom signs return-to-school incentive legislation in California
The bill does not order school districts to resume in-person instruction and it does not say parents must send their kids back to the classroom if they don’t want to. It also doesn't require minimum hours of in-person instruction in order to receive the money.
The bill does not order school districts to resume in-person instruction and it does not say parents must send their kids back to the classroom if they don’t want to. It also doesn't require minimum hours of in-person instruction in order to receive the money.
In hopeful sign for economy, US adds 379,000 jobs in February
U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions.
U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions.
Spring Break: Officials caution against long-distance travel
Health officials warned against leisure travel, in light of the upcoming Spring Break, stressing that anyone who travels out of the area is still required to quarantine for 10 days when they return to Los Angeles County.
Health officials warned against leisure travel, in light of the upcoming Spring Break, stressing that anyone who travels out of the area is still required to quarantine for 10 days when they return to Los Angeles County.
Connecticut lifting almost all COVID-19 capacity limits on businesses
Beginning March 19, restaurants, retail, gyms, libraries, museums, offices and houses of worship will be able to open at full capacity, though masks will still be required.
Beginning March 19, restaurants, retail, gyms, libraries, museums, offices and houses of worship will be able to open at full capacity, though masks will still be required.
Teacher COVID-19 vaccinations go untracked amid school reopening push
States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.
States and many districts have not been keeping track of school employee COVID-19 vaccinations, even as the U.S. prioritizes teachers nationwide.
One year later: Doctors reflect on treating COVID-19 patients and saying goodbye to some who couldn't make it
FOX 11's Hal Eisner caught up with doctors who continue to treat COVID-19 patients during the ongoing pandemic.
FOX 11's Hal Eisner caught up with doctors who continue to treat COVID-19 patients during the ongoing pandemic.
One year later: Doctors reflect on treating COVID-19 patients and saying goodbye to some who couldn't make it
FOX 11's Hal Eisner caught up with some of the doctors who continue to treat COVID-19 patients.
FOX 11's Hal Eisner caught up with some of the doctors who continue to treat COVID-19 patients.
Riverside County students, parents eager to get back into the classroom
‘Inch by inch’, that’s how some Riverside County residents describe the snail pace of reopening schools.
‘Inch by inch’, that’s how some Riverside County residents describe the snail pace of reopening schools.
Riverside United School District inches closer to reopening
Inch by inch, that?s how some Riverside County residents describe the school district's pace of reopening classrooms.
Inch by inch, that?s how some Riverside County residents describe the school district's pace of reopening classrooms.
California to set aside 40 percent of vaccine doses to vulnerable communities
California plans to set aside 40 percent of the state's vaccine doses to communities hit hardest by the virus.
California plans to set aside 40 percent of the state's vaccine doses to communities hit hardest by the virus.
Tourism officials call on Gov. Newsom to issue guidelines for reopening of events, conventions
Tourism officials and labor groups are calling on California Governor Gavin Newsom to immediately issue guidelines clarifying under what conditions business meetings, events, and conventions can resume.
Tourism officials and labor groups are calling on California Governor Gavin Newsom to immediately issue guidelines clarifying under what conditions business meetings, events, and conventions can resume.
When will children be able to get COVID-19 vaccines? It depends on age
It depends on the child's age, but some teenagers could be rolling up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines before too long.
It depends on the child's age, but some teenagers could be rolling up their sleeves for COVID-19 vaccines before too long.
California Legislature OKs plan aimed at in-person learning
California lawmakers on Thursday approved a $6.6 billion plan aimed at pressuring school districts to return students to the classroom before the end of the school year.
California lawmakers on Thursday approved a $6.6 billion plan aimed at pressuring school districts to return students to the classroom before the end of the school year.
COVID-19 numbers improve, restrictions likely to be lifted soon in LA County
Los Angeles County is on track to exit the restrictive purple tier of the state's four-level economic-reopening road map by late March. If it advances to the less-restrictive red tier, more businesses could be cleared to open.
Los Angeles County is on track to exit the restrictive purple tier of the state's four-level economic-reopening road map by late March. If it advances to the less-restrictive red tier, more businesses could be cleared to open.
Universal Studios Hollywood to reopen with outdoor dining, shopping experience
Theme park enthusiasts will officially be able to get a taste of Universal Studios Hollywood when it takes its first step toward reopening with an outdoor dining and shopping experience beginning March 12.
Theme park enthusiasts will officially be able to get a taste of Universal Studios Hollywood when it takes its first step toward reopening with an outdoor dining and shopping experience beginning March 12.
California amusement parks face 'slow and difficult' recovery after year-long closure
This month marks one year since Disneyland indefinitely closed its gates due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Now, California's amusement parks are on track to be the last to reopen across the United States.
This month marks one year since Disneyland indefinitely closed its gates due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Now, California's amusement parks are on track to be the last to reopen across the United States.