EXCLUSIVE: LA County paying PR firms $1.9 million to help guide COVID-19 messaging

Despite having a fully staffed county communications team, FOX 11 has exclusively obtained contracts showing Los Angeles County is spending $1.9 million to hire two public relations firms for the purpose of guiding the county’s coronavirus messaging.

More businesses set to reopen this week in Riverside County including bars, gyms, movie theaters

Several businesses got the green-light to reopen as Riverside County moves into another phase of reopening the economy. County official have announced the types of businesses that may reopen Friday, June 12.

Coachella, Stagecoach festivals canceled for 2020 due to coronavirus concerns

Riverside County officials have announced that Coachella and Stagecoach have been canceled for 2020.  This comes after the two music festivals were earlier postponed until October as the global coronavirus outbreak spread into major cities across the U.S. 

‘Worst nightmare’: Fauci warns that coronavirus pandemic ‘isn’t over yet’

Speaking at a convention held by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) on June 9, Dr. Anthony Fauci said the coronavirus crisis, which he referred to as his “worst nightmare,” is far from over, the New York Times reported.

Universal CityWalk starts phased reopening

Universal Studios Hollywood remains closed, but the CityWalk entertainment district will began a phased reopening at noon Wednesday as select retail shops and eateries open their doors for the first time in nearly three months.

LA County reports another 56 deaths due to the coronavirus, raising the total to 2,707

More than 50 new deaths from the coronavirus were reported on Tuesday in Los Angeles County, along with 1,225 additional cases of the virus, as health officials again urged people to monitor themselves for an expanded list of symptoms of the illness.  

Long Beach martial arts school owner determined to reopen after falling victim to looting

The owner of a beloved martial arts school in downtown Long Beach is determined to reopen. Not only has she faced setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but her dojo was burned down by looters two weeks ago. 

WHO says comments on asymptomatic individuals a ‘misunderstanding’

The World Health Organization walked back on comments it had previously made regarding asymptomatic individuals and whether they greatly contribute to the spread of the novel coronavirus. 

Are we getting a second coronavirus stimulus check? What we know so far

An unexpectedly strong jobs report makes it appear unlikely that Americans will see a new coronavirus aid bill -- or a second IRS stimulus check.

OC health officer resigns after threats over requiring residents to wear face masks

Orange County's chief health officer, Dr. Nichole Quick, resigned Monday night because of the backlash she faced when she ordered county residents last month to wear face coverings when going out in public amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Face shields could be the new, next thing

A growing number of wearers - and doctors- say shields are not only more protective but easier to wear and keep clean.  

Yosemite National Park to reopen this week with modifications

 California’s Yosemite National Park will reopen with restrictions this week after being closed for more than 2 1/2 months because of the coronavirus outbreak, officials announced Monday.

California OKs movie theaters to reopen with limited seats

California movie theaters can begin opening later this week if they limit theater capacity to 25% or no more than 100 attendees.