Can scientists predict new COVID variants? New research from USC says they might
COVID-19's ability to mutate into variants and subvariants has baffled researchers. Scientists say this research can help them predict new variants or even produce vaccines for those variants before they arrive.
COVID-19's ability to mutate into variants and subvariants has baffled researchers. Scientists say this research can help them predict new variants or even produce vaccines for those variants before they arrive.
Fresno principal shoves special needs student
Police said charges will be filed.
Police said charges will be filed.
School bathroom access concerns
In our story about students in San Bernardino schools being forced to do PE and sit on hot asphalt during this heat wave, we learned that students also had limited bathroom access. FOX 11's Christina Gonzalez has new details.
In our story about students in San Bernardino schools being forced to do PE and sit on hot asphalt during this heat wave, we learned that students also had limited bathroom access. FOX 11's Christina Gonzalez has new details.
More superintendents oppose LA County masking policies
Right now the county's policy requires masks for 10 days for anyone who comes in close contact with someone who tests positive for COVID. The state only recommends the 10-day masking period.
Right now the county's policy requires masks for 10 days for anyone who comes in close contact with someone who tests positive for COVID. The state only recommends the 10-day masking period.
LA County superintendents want County to change COVID close contact masking policy
A group of 24 Los Angeles County superintendents want the county's masking policy for close contacts with COVID-19 to align with the rest of the state.
A group of 24 Los Angeles County superintendents want the county's masking policy for close contacts with COVID-19 to align with the rest of the state.
Superintendents want LA County to change COVID close contact masking policy
A group of 24 Los Angeles County superintendents want the county's masking policy for close contacts with COVID-19 to align with the rest of the state.
A group of 24 Los Angeles County superintendents want the county's masking policy for close contacts with COVID-19 to align with the rest of the state.
Most unaffordable cities
Nine out of 10 on the national list are located in California.
Nine out of 10 on the national list are located in California.
School district asks families to rent rooms to teachers
A school district in California is asking students' parents to house educators due to increased costs for housing near their schools.
A school district in California is asking students' parents to house educators due to increased costs for housing near their schools.
LAUSD hit by cyberattack
District officials described the incident as "likely criminal in nature," and said they were assessing the situation with law enforcement agencies.
District officials described the incident as "likely criminal in nature," and said they were assessing the situation with law enforcement agencies.
Parts of China re-enter COVID-19 lockdown days before holiday travel
It said that outbreaks have been reported in 103 cities, the highest since the early days of the pandemic in early 2020.
It said that outbreaks have been reported in 103 cities, the highest since the early days of the pandemic in early 2020.
Can you use expired COVID tests? Here’s how to check
While it might have seemed like a good idea to stockpile those free at-home tests, many are likely now expired. But you may still be able to use them — here’s how to check.
While it might have seemed like a good idea to stockpile those free at-home tests, many are likely now expired. But you may still be able to use them — here’s how to check.
LA County drops to 'low' COVID-19 activity level
According to the CDC, the county's new-case rate is at 192.8 per 100,000 residents.
According to the CDC, the county's new-case rate is at 192.8 per 100,000 residents.
CDC panel recommends tweaked COVID-19 booster
The tweaked COVID booster, which was approved in a fast-tracked strategy, is expected to be available next week after Labor Day.
The tweaked COVID booster, which was approved in a fast-tracked strategy, is expected to be available next week after Labor Day.
FDA authorizes Omicron boosters
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized updated versions of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna that are tailored to be more effective against the Omicron variant.
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized updated versions of COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna that are tailored to be more effective against the Omicron variant.
FDA approves tweaked ‘combo shot’ COVID booster to target variants
The FDA is taking a gamble with a fast-tracked approval of the updated shot, hoping to beat out any more virus mutations before the fall and winter surge hits.
The FDA is taking a gamble with a fast-tracked approval of the updated shot, hoping to beat out any more virus mutations before the fall and winter surge hits.
LA County could improve to 'low' COVID activity level in next week
Los Angeles County could soon graduate into the "low" category as case numbers continue to fall.
Los Angeles County could soon graduate into the "low" category as case numbers continue to fall.
Chosen LA County residents will start getting $1,000 a month
Los Angeles County's guaranteed basic income program is underway, with 1,000 residents now receiving $1,000 a month for the next three years.
Los Angeles County's guaranteed basic income program is underway, with 1,000 residents now receiving $1,000 a month for the next three years.
Stretch your dollar: Labor Day sales to avoid
Some items on sale during the Labor Day sale just aren't worth it - here's the ones that should be skipped.
Some items on sale during the Labor Day sale just aren't worth it - here's the ones that should be skipped.
California State Senate passes fast food workers rights bill
The State Senate has passed the fast food workers rights bill, much to the relief of employees FOX 11's Hal Eisner spoke with.
The State Senate has passed the fast food workers rights bill, much to the relief of employees FOX 11's Hal Eisner spoke with.
Baby Formula: Abbott plant to restart production of Similac
The Abbott plant is expected to restart production of the highly-sought Similac baby formula.
The Abbott plant is expected to restart production of the highly-sought Similac baby formula.