More Californians stop seeking work as virus surges
More than 327,000 people stopped looking for work in California last month, a worrisome trend that has clouded the state’s economic picture during its worst outbreak of the coronavirus.
More than 327,000 people stopped looking for work in California last month, a worrisome trend that has clouded the state’s economic picture during its worst outbreak of the coronavirus.
Airline passengers who refuse to wear masks face potential FAA fines
Two airline passengers who got into disturbances after allegedly not wearing face masks now face potential fines.
Two airline passengers who got into disturbances after allegedly not wearing face masks now face potential fines.
LA Mayor Eric Garcetti in quarantine after daughter, 9, tests positive for COVID-19
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced he is in quarantine after his daughter tested positive for COVID-19.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced he is in quarantine after his daughter tested positive for COVID-19.
Human trafficking, prostitution surging on streets of South LA during COVID-19 shutdowns
As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions forcing the closures of strip clubs and other adult entertainment industries, the Los Angeles Police Department tells FOX 11 that human trafficking and prostitution have exploded on the streets of South LA, and they brought FOX 11 along to show us how bad the problem has become.
As a result of the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions forcing the closures of strip clubs and other adult entertainment industries, the Los Angeles Police Department tells FOX 11 that human trafficking and prostitution have exploded on the streets of South LA, and they brought FOX 11 along to show us how bad the problem has become.
Orange and San Diego craft breweries sue Newsom over tasting room procedures
Craft breweries in Orange and San Diego are among beer makers suing Gov. Gavin Newsom, alleging constitutional violations because of a requirement that they serve meals to visitors in order to operate tasting rooms -- a coronavirus-related restriction not imposed on the state's winemakers, according to court papers obtained Friday.
Craft breweries in Orange and San Diego are among beer makers suing Gov. Gavin Newsom, alleging constitutional violations because of a requirement that they serve meals to visitors in order to operate tasting rooms -- a coronavirus-related restriction not imposed on the state's winemakers, according to court papers obtained Friday.
Loneliness can strengthen parts of brain tied to imagination and reminiscing, study finds
Researchers behind a large study have found that loneliness might actually help strengthen parts of the brain tied to imagination, reminiscing and future planning — helping those cope with isolation.
Researchers behind a large study have found that loneliness might actually help strengthen parts of the brain tied to imagination, reminiscing and future planning — helping those cope with isolation.
SoCal's ICU capacity drops to 0% as overwhelmed hospitals struggle to cope with COVID surge
Southern California's intensive-care unit capacity dropped to 0% on Thursday, a day after Los Angeles County's health services director warned that the hospital systems were "under siege."
Southern California's intensive-care unit capacity dropped to 0% on Thursday, a day after Los Angeles County's health services director warned that the hospital systems were "under siege."
Unions for frontline workers call for 4-week shutdown in LA County in January amid COVID-19 surge
Desperate for the county to get the virus under control, unions representing nurses, healthcare, teachers, grocery store and hotel employees are demanding that the LA County Board of Supervisors urgently enact a 'circuit breaker' — a strict 4-week lockdown in January, to ultimately save lives and allow the economy and schools to reopen faster.
Desperate for the county to get the virus under control, unions representing nurses, healthcare, teachers, grocery store and hotel employees are demanding that the LA County Board of Supervisors urgently enact a 'circuit breaker' — a strict 4-week lockdown in January, to ultimately save lives and allow the economy and schools to reopen faster.
US jobless claims rise to 885,000 amid resurgence of coronavirus
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose again last week to 885,000 as a resurgence of coronavirus cases threatens the economy’s recovery.
Mom documents her family's COVID-19 battle
A local mom shares her family's battle with coronavirus.
A local mom shares her family's battle with coronavirus.
LA County reports 14,418 new COVID-19 cases, SoCal's ICU capacity at zero percent
The Los Angeles County Public Health reports 14,418 new COVID-19 cases and 102 new deaths, raising the county's death toll to 8,664.
The Los Angeles County Public Health reports 14,418 new COVID-19 cases and 102 new deaths, raising the county's death toll to 8,664.
LA County reports 14,418 new COVID-19 cases, SoCal's ICU capacity at zero percent
According to the State, the Southern California Region has zero percent ICU capacity remaining.
According to the State, the Southern California Region has zero percent ICU capacity remaining.
LA Mayor Eric Garcetti in quarantine after daughter tests positive for COVID-19
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced he is in quarantine after his daughter tested positive for COVID-19.
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced he is in quarantine after his daughter tested positive for COVID-19.
Mayor Garcetti warns of 'darker days’ as COVID-19 surge continues in LA
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Los Angeles County and throughout California, it’s having a major impact on hospital staff as the surge threatens to overwhelm emergency departments and intensive-care units.
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Los Angeles County and throughout California, it’s having a major impact on hospital staff as the surge threatens to overwhelm emergency departments and intensive-care units.
‘It almost killed me’: COVID-19 survivor has a warning for anyone letting their guard down
A 28-year-old who spent more than two months in the hospital battling COVID-19 is finally home.
A 28-year-old who spent more than two months in the hospital battling COVID-19 is finally home.
Delay in deal on COVID-19 relief, 2nd stimulus check may force weekend sessions for Congress
Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.
Congressional negotiators are closing in on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver $300-per-week jobless checks and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans.
LA County health officer asks Manhattan Beach to stop allowing outdoor dining 'workaround'
Los Angeles County's Public Health Department is asking that the city of Manhattan Beach's stop allowing a "workaround" to the current ban on outdoor dining.
Los Angeles County's Public Health Department is asking that the city of Manhattan Beach's stop allowing a "workaround" to the current ban on outdoor dining.
Actor Kirk Cameron holds ‘peaceful protest’ Christmas caroling event at Thousand Oaks mall
Actor Kirk Cameron is facing backlash after holding a large Christmas caroling protest in Thousand Oaks amid California’s COVID-19 surge.
Actor Kirk Cameron is facing backlash after holding a large Christmas caroling protest in Thousand Oaks amid California’s COVID-19 surge.
Orange County suspends ambulance diversions as hospitals reach capacity
The Orange County Health Care Agency on Wednesday issued an order suspending ambulance diversions for hospitals that take part in the 911 system.
The Orange County Health Care Agency on Wednesday issued an order suspending ambulance diversions for hospitals that take part in the 911 system.
COVID-19 mobile testing sites to target LA's high-risk areas
The city's five mobile coronavirus testing teams will deploy to locations in predominantly Black and Latino communities in the East San Fernando Valley and South Los Angeles beginning Tuesday and lasting throughout the week, in areas where COVID-19 infections nearly doubled in early December.
The city's five mobile coronavirus testing teams will deploy to locations in predominantly Black and Latino communities in the East San Fernando Valley and South Los Angeles beginning Tuesday and lasting throughout the week, in areas where COVID-19 infections nearly doubled in early December.