Orange County's COVID-19 hospitalizations, case rates continue to drop
Orange County reported 739 new cases of COVID-19 and 33 additional deaths, bringing the county's totals to 237,077 cases and 3,312 fatalities.
Orange County reported 739 new cases of COVID-19 and 33 additional deaths, bringing the county's totals to 237,077 cases and 3,312 fatalities.
Biden says $15 minimum wage likely won't 'survive' in COVID relief package, looks to stand-alone bill
President Biden conceded that his push to fold a $15 minimum wage into a broader COVID-19 relief package likely won't "survive."
President Biden conceded that his push to fold a $15 minimum wage into a broader COVID-19 relief package likely won't "survive."
'Don’t let Super Bowl become superspreader,' health officials urge
The nation’s top health officials sounded the alarm this week about the Super Bowl being a potential superspreader event, and they urged people to gather with friends over Zoom, not in crowds.
The nation’s top health officials sounded the alarm this week about the Super Bowl being a potential superspreader event, and they urged people to gather with friends over Zoom, not in crowds.
Kroger paying employees $100 to get COVID-19 vaccine
Kroger is paying its employees $100 to get vaccinated against COVID-19, the company announced Friday.
Kroger is paying its employees $100 to get vaccinated against COVID-19, the company announced Friday.
House passes budget resolution for $1.9T coronavirus relief after Senate's marathon session
The vote was 219-209 to adopt the budget framework that the Senate approved early Friday morning thanks to a tie-breaking vote cast by Vice President Kamala Harris.
The vote was 219-209 to adopt the budget framework that the Senate approved early Friday morning thanks to a tie-breaking vote cast by Vice President Kamala Harris.
Pandemic vices are putting more consumers in debt: 'It's 100% instant gratification'
Alcohol, cigarettes, adult entertainment and lottery tickets are just some of the items 70% of Americans are splurging on during the pandemic, a new survey from financial services company MagnifyMoney suggests.
Alcohol, cigarettes, adult entertainment and lottery tickets are just some of the items 70% of Americans are splurging on during the pandemic, a new survey from financial services company MagnifyMoney suggests.
LA County to pause first dose appointments next week
Starting next week, all Los Angeles County vaccine sites will open exclusively to?those looking for their second dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
Starting next week, all Los Angeles County vaccine sites will open exclusively to?those looking for their second dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
Supreme Court rules California can't ban indoor worship due to COVID-19 concerns
The Supreme Court is telling California it can’t enforce a ban on indoor church services because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Supreme Court is telling California it can’t enforce a ban on indoor church services because of the coronavirus pandemic.
LAUSD responds to city councilman’s push to reopen schools
Board of Education members responded to LA City Councilman Joe Buscaino's plans to have the city sue schools to reopen, calling the move a political stunt that will not reopen schools.
Board of Education members responded to LA City Councilman Joe Buscaino's plans to have the city sue schools to reopen, calling the move a political stunt that will not reopen schools.
Super Bowl Sunday: Restaurants in some SoCal counties plan to stay open for the big game
Super Bowl weekend is here and despite COVID-19 guidelines, some people still plan on gathering. Restaurants and bars in Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties also plan to stay open.
Super Bowl weekend is here and despite COVID-19 guidelines, some people still plan on gathering. Restaurants and bars in Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties also plan to stay open.
Airline pilot shares story of 2-month battle with COVID-19
Chris Sickel is going home after a two-month battle with COVID-19. He is a 49-year-old Southwest Airlines pilot and has no underlying condition. His family shared his story with FOX 5 because Chris was healthy and yet suffered devastating effects.
Chris Sickel is going home after a two-month battle with COVID-19. He is a 49-year-old Southwest Airlines pilot and has no underlying condition. His family shared his story with FOX 5 because Chris was healthy and yet suffered devastating effects.
COVID-19 vaccines: More side effects reported after 2nd dose, but experts say there’s a reason
It’s normal to experience side effects from COVID-19 vaccines, particularly after the second shot. An expert from Johns Hopkins University explains why.
It’s normal to experience side effects from COVID-19 vaccines, particularly after the second shot. An expert from Johns Hopkins University explains why.
Orange County's COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations continue to drop
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 continued a downward trend in Orange County on Friday, but 30 more fatalities were logged, raising the death toll to 3,279.
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 continued a downward trend in Orange County on Friday, but 30 more fatalities were logged, raising the death toll to 3,279.
Majority of LA County-run vaccine sites to open exclusively for those seeking second dose
Starting next week, all Los Angeles County vaccine sites will open exclusively to those looking for their second dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
Starting next week, all Los Angeles County vaccine sites will open exclusively to those looking for their second dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
California has the second highest amount of confirmed cases of UK COVID-19 variant in the US
California has more confirmed cases of the coronavirus variant that was first identified in the United Kingdom than 48 out of 50 states, according to the CDC.
California has more confirmed cases of the coronavirus variant that was first identified in the United Kingdom than 48 out of 50 states, according to the CDC.
TSA: Travelers who violate mask mandate face fines up to $1,500
The TSA issued an update to its recent mask mandate for travelers passing through security checkpoints, confirming that violators face fines ranging from $250 up to $1,500, for repeat offenders.
The TSA issued an update to its recent mask mandate for travelers passing through security checkpoints, confirming that violators face fines ranging from $250 up to $1,500, for repeat offenders.
NFL writes to Biden offering all stadiums as vaccine sites
The NFL is telling the federal government it will make the remaining of the league’s 30 stadiums available as COVID-19 vaccination sites, joining the seven facilities already administering the vaccine.
The NFL is telling the federal government it will make the remaining of the league’s 30 stadiums available as COVID-19 vaccination sites, joining the seven facilities already administering the vaccine.
Canada blocks cruise ships until 2022, affecting Alaska tourism, too
The Canadian government has extended a ban on cruise ships through February 2022, which is expected to block trips from visiting Alaska this year.
The Canadian government has extended a ban on cruise ships through February 2022, which is expected to block trips from visiting Alaska this year.
New Orleans shutters bars, bans liquor sales during 2021 Mardi Gras weekend
New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell announced that all bars will be closed and liquor sales will be banned during Mardi Gras weekend in order to curb the spread of COVID-19.
New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell announced that all bars will be closed and liquor sales will be banned during Mardi Gras weekend in order to curb the spread of COVID-19.
'Political stunts will not reopen schools,' LAUSD Superintendent says in response to lawsuit motion
Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner released a statement Friday, saying in part that "political stunts will not reopen schools" after a city councilmember announced plans to introduce a motion asking the city attorney to explore legal options for forcing the district to reopen its campuses for in-person learning, despite the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
Los Angeles Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner released a statement Friday, saying in part that "political stunts will not reopen schools" after a city councilmember announced plans to introduce a motion asking the city attorney to explore legal options for forcing the district to reopen its campuses for in-person learning, despite the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.