California to allot 40% of vaccine doses to vulnerable areas
California will begin setting aside 40% of all vaccine doses for the state’s most vulnerable neighborhoods in an effort to inoculate people most at risk from the coronavirus and get the state’s economy open more quickly.
California will begin setting aside 40% of all vaccine doses for the state’s most vulnerable neighborhoods in an effort to inoculate people most at risk from the coronavirus and get the state’s economy open more quickly.
Unemployment claims climb to 745,000; layoffs still high
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving.
California governor hints sports attendance could return at outdoor stadiums
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday the state is having "advanced conversations" with Major League Baseball and local health authorities around California, and he expressed confidence that if COVID-19 trends continue downward, fans will be back in the seats of outdoor stadiums when baseball season begins.
Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday the state is having "advanced conversations" with Major League Baseball and local health authorities around California, and he expressed confidence that if COVID-19 trends continue downward, fans will be back in the seats of outdoor stadiums when baseball season begins.
One year later: COVID-19 patient discusses road to recovery from virus
A patient who beat out COVID-19 caught up with FOX 11's Hal Eisner as we near the one-year mark of the start of the pandemic.
A patient who beat out COVID-19 caught up with FOX 11's Hal Eisner as we near the one-year mark of the start of the pandemic.
One year later: COVID-19 patient discusses road to recovery from virus
A patient who beat out COVID-19 caught up with FOX 11's Hal Eisner as we near the one-year mark of the start of the pandemic.
A patient who beat out COVID-19 caught up with FOX 11's Hal Eisner as we near the one-year mark of the start of the pandemic.
COVID-19 long haulers share experiences of inhalers, hazy lung scans
There are several people who report long-term conditions after battling COVID-19, including hazy lung scans and inhaler usage.
There are several people who report long-term conditions after battling COVID-19, including hazy lung scans and inhaler usage.
Thousands at Oakland Coliseum received wrong vaccine dosage, medical staff say
Thousands of people at the Oakland Coliseum received the wrong dosage of Pfizer vaccine on Monday because of an orange-capped syringe. But the problem has been fixed and state officials said there's no reason to panic.
Thousands of people at the Oakland Coliseum received the wrong dosage of Pfizer vaccine on Monday because of an orange-capped syringe. But the problem has been fixed and state officials said there's no reason to panic.
New York COVID-19 variant detected in SoCal, governor says
Newsom said the state on Tuesday discovered the first New York variants of the virus in Southern California. He did not specify where the cases were found.
Newsom said the state on Tuesday discovered the first New York variants of the virus in Southern California. He did not specify where the cases were found.
Efforts continue as California focuses on vaccinating educators
California continues to make progress in their vaccination effort, now with a heavy emphasis on educators.
California continues to make progress in their vaccination effort, now with a heavy emphasis on educators.
Brazil coronavirus variant capable of reinfecting those who already had COVID-19, research suggests
Researchers found that the Brazil variant, called P.1, is between 1.4 and 2.2 times more transmissible than other coronavirus strains and appears to be better at escaping natural immunity.
Researchers found that the Brazil variant, called P.1, is between 1.4 and 2.2 times more transmissible than other coronavirus strains and appears to be better at escaping natural immunity.
Compton Unified School District elementary students set to return to campus on March 15
Beginning March 15, school is back in session on campus for elementary school students in the Compton Unified School District. Students in transitional kindergarten through sixth grade will return on a hybrid schedule, district officials said.
Beginning March 15, school is back in session on campus for elementary school students in the Compton Unified School District. Students in transitional kindergarten through sixth grade will return on a hybrid schedule, district officials said.
Stimulus checks: Democrats agree to lower income limit for $1,400 COVID-19 relief payments
President Joe Biden and Democrats agreed Wednesday to tighten the upper income limits at which people could qualify for stimulus checks, a Democratic official said.
President Joe Biden and Democrats agreed Wednesday to tighten the upper income limits at which people could qualify for stimulus checks, a Democratic official said.
'Tax-time surprise': COVID-19 unemployment benefits lead to higher tax bill for unsuspecting filers
As tax season is in full swing, many Americans are being hit with another financial burden as the COVID-19 pandemic carries on - learning they owe taxes on unemployment benefits.
As tax season is in full swing, many Americans are being hit with another financial burden as the COVID-19 pandemic carries on - learning they owe taxes on unemployment benefits.
One Year Later: How FaceTime became norm for families saying goodbye to a dying loved one
FOX 11 caught up with the Eagle Rock family who caught national attention after they FaceTimed their dying grandmother during the early stages of the pandemic.
FOX 11 caught up with the Eagle Rock family who caught national attention after they FaceTimed their dying grandmother during the early stages of the pandemic.
One Year Later: Checking in with Eagle Rock family who said goodbye to grandma on FaceTime
An Eagle Rock family went viral after they FaceTimed their dying grandmother during the early stages of the pandemic.
An Eagle Rock family went viral after they FaceTimed their dying grandmother during the early stages of the pandemic.
South LA parents say they want schools to reopen, disagree with UTLA president's remarks
Some of the parents FOX 11 spoke with explained that UTLA doesn't speak for them and now, they plan to hold a rally this weekend to call for their kids to return to in-person schooling.
Some of the parents FOX 11 spoke with explained that UTLA doesn't speak for them and now, they plan to hold a rally this weekend to call for their kids to return to in-person schooling.
South LA parents say minorities want schools to reopen, disagree with UTLA president's remarks
Some of the parents FOX 11 spoke with explained that UTLA doesn't speak for them and now, they plan to hold a rally this weekend to call for their kids to return to in-person schooling.
Some of the parents FOX 11 spoke with explained that UTLA doesn't speak for them and now, they plan to hold a rally this weekend to call for their kids to return to in-person schooling.
One year later: COVID-19 challenges for families of children with special needs
As we approach the one year since COVID-19 lockdowns, we look back at the challenges from the pandemic.
As we approach the one year since COVID-19 lockdowns, we look back at the challenges from the pandemic.
San Francisco, Santa Clara and Napa hit red tier with 13 other California counties
A red-tier designation means that more businesses in those counties would be able to open up and offer some services indoors. It could also pave the way for more public schools to open.
A red-tier designation means that more businesses in those counties would be able to open up and offer some services indoors. It could also pave the way for more public schools to open.
One year later: Local theaters could soon be allowed to reopen
As cases continue to go down across Southern California, local movie theaters could soon get the green light to reopen.
As cases continue to go down across Southern California, local movie theaters could soon get the green light to reopen.