Newsom's companies got $3 million in federal relief loans

Nine businesses tied to Newsom’s PlumpJack Group split the nearly $2.9 million in loans through the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program

Sheriff's department relaxes parking enforcement in unincorporated LA County

Due to the COVID-19 stay-at-home order, the sheriff's department will not enforce street sweeping parking and expired registration violations in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County as of  Wednesday afternoon.  

Storage units being converted to ICU units to make room for patients

As coronavirus cases continue to surge in California, several storage units are being converted into ICU centers to help with the increase of patients.  

Riverside County reports record number of COVID-19 ICU patients

Riverside County health officials reported another 4,103 coronavirus cases and 26 virus-related deaths, along with a record number of patients being treated in intensive care units due to COVID-19 complications.

Musso & Frank launches employee relief fund to provide help during pandemic

Musso & Frank Grill announced Wednesday that it has launched an employee relief fund to help cover health insurance and other living expenses of its employees while the iconic Hollywood restaurant is temporarily shuttered as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.   

LA County officials say 1 in 140 residents are infected with COVID-19, most without symptoms

Los Angeles County's surge in COVID-19 cases is dramatically increasing hospital admissions and contributing to swamped emergency rooms, with the number of daily admissions expected to jump as high as 700 per day by next week, health officials said Wednesday.

Holiday Heroes: LAPD officer gives back to community during pandemic

'Tis the season for toy drives and food giveaways. Every year we see members of law enforcement step-up and give back. When asked for a recommendation for FOX 11 Holiday Heroes LAPD Officer Nickolas Ferara was nominated.

Ralphs to provide COVID-19 vaccine at its Southland pharmacies

The owners of the Ralphs supermarket chain announced Wednesday that their stores will provide access to the FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available in California.

Delta Air Lines bans hundreds of people over refusal to wear masks

Delta Air Lines CEO says the airline has put hundreds of people on a no-fly list over their refusal to follow its face-covering policy.

California reverses course, says playgrounds can remain open under COVID-19 restrictions

California reversed course on Wednesday, stating that playgrounds can remain open under the state's COVID-19 restrictions following an outcry from parents and some legislators. 

Orange County health officials report record surge of COVID-19 cases

COVID-19 hospitalizations continue to rise in Orange County, with 69 more patients since Monday's report for a new record of 946, including 235 in intensive care, just 10 short of a mid-July peak.

Spiffy's restaurant fined $67,000 for defying Covid-19 restrictions

A restaurant owner who's made headlines for defying Gov. Jay Inslee's ban on indoor dining has been fined $67,000 for refusing to follow the restrictions put in place to fight the spread of Covid-19. 

Some Inland Empire restaurants remain open for outdoor dining in defiance of state's order

While restaurants in Los Angeles County continue to fight the county’s order to ban outdoor dining, other counties are outright defying the same order by Governor Newsom.

Dodgers scout Jairo Castillo dies from COVID-19 complications

Jairo Castillo, a scout for the Los Angeles Dodgers died from complications of COVID-19, the team announced Tuesday. 

LA County preps for COVID-19 vaccines; first doses expected next week

Los Angeles County could receive its initial allocation of roughly 84,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses as early as next week, with initial priority given to health care workers, the county's public health director said Tuesday.