USC's Virtual Graduation: 'The world needs us more than ever'

Undeterred by the circumstances USC graduate Christiana Cobb-Dozier says, "The world needs us more than ever!" With that attitude, some 19,000 USC grads got to have their big day even if it was never supposed to be like this. 

Thunderbirds honor hospital heroes in special flyover in SoCal

They are the ones who fight for our freedom. And now, some of our nation’s greatest heroes are saying “thank you” to the heroes on the front-line in the battle with COVID-19.

Areas in US with no social distancing policy at risk of ‘exponential spread’ of COVID-19, study says

According to a recent study published in the peer-reviewed journal Health Affairs, areas in the U.S. which follow no social distancing policy are at risk of a rate of COVID-19 spread 35 times greater than areas that did implement social distancing. 

JCPenney files for bankruptcy as coronavirus pushes retailer over edge

Retailer JCPenney filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after the coronavirus pandemic forced stores to shut, the company announced Friday evening, joining J. Crew and Neiman Marcus.

JCPenny will furlough a majority of its hourly and corporate employees amid COVID-19 pandemic

J.C. Penny Company, Inc. announced it will temporarily furlough the majority of its hourly and corporate employees as the company extends closures of its stores and business offices during the COVID-19 pandemic.

‘Operation Warp Speed’: Trump announces new initiative for COVID-19 vaccine

The president said the initiative will bring together the efforts of federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). 

Los Angeles County reports a total of 36,259 coronavirus cases with 1,755 deaths

Los Angeles County on Friday reported 962 new coronavirus cases and 47 additional deaths, bringing the county's totals to 36,259 cases and 1,755 deaths.

Thunderbirds fly over SoCal
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Several healthcare workers at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Beverly Grove watched as the U.S.A.F Thunderbirds flew over Los Angeles. The flyover is part of their mission known as ?America Strong? to honor the countless healthcare workers during the coronavirus pandemic.

Q&A with LA County Public Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer

As parts of Los Angeles are starting to open, there's a new order in place from the LA County Department of Public Health indicating masks have to be worn whenever you leave your house, with few exceptions. But, some people are confused as to what that exactly means. FOX 11's Tony McEwing spoke exclusively with Dr. Barbara Ferrer on Good Day LA Friday morning to help clear up some questions:

CDC says all models forecast increase in COVID-19 deaths in coming weeks, exceeding 100K by June 1

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Twitter that after analyzing 13 different forecasting models of potential COVID-19 deaths in the U.S., all models indicate an increase in coronavirus fatalities in the coming weeks with a cumulative death toll exceeding 100,000 by June 1. 

Fund now up and running for California's undocumented immigrants

Almost a month after Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the creation of a $125 million fund for undocumented immigrants, the first batch of payments is ready to be sent out, officials said this week. 

Restaurant in Norco reopens for dine-in service, defying state order

The Original Pancake House in Norco began allowing in-restaurant dining on Thursday, defying Governor Gavin Newsom’s five-phase reopening plan for the state.

California's undocumented immigrant fund now up and running

The total of $125 million is to be shared among 150,000 people in a state where there are an estimated 3 million undocumented immigrants.

Heroes Among Us: Chef, Anaheim White House donate over half a million meals during pandemic

The chef at the historical Anaheim White House with a big personality and even bigger heart has stepped up his charitable efforts amid the coronavirus pandemic and says they have donated more than 545,000 meals in the past several weeks. 

USNS Mercy hospital ship departs Los Angeles and heads home to San Diego

The Navy hospital ship Mercy departed the Port of Los Angeles Friday to return to its home port in San Diego, according to the Governor's Office of Emergency Services.