Gov. Newsom considers easing virus order for businesses

California, Gov. Gavin Newsom is considering a strategy for slowly reopening business in a state divided between rural areas with small numbers of coronarivus cases and urban areas struggling with still-rising death tolls.

The US reopening is coming, but 'normal' is still a ways off

As some governors across the United States begin to ease restrictions imposed to stop the spread of the coronavirus, hopes are soaring that life as Americans knew it might be returning.

Trump suggests schools should open for a 'short period of time' before academic year ends

President Trump, in his Monday coronavirus press briefing, said he thinks it would be a “good idea” if schools open up, even for a “short period of time” before the end of the academic year.

LAPD officer remembers fellow Marine who died from COVID-19

As we see the faces behind the coronavirus numbers, we learned of the death of a 43-year old well known Marine veteran.

LA County Sheriff's Department opens N95 mask decontamination center

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva unveiled a decontamination center on Monday that he said can disinfect up to 30,000 much-needed N95 masks daily and save the county more than $18 million.

Fears of meat shortages during pandemic grow

“I’d say don’t panic, the supply is going to be there.” Jeff Perez reassuring customers of his small Highland Park Butcher Shop, Chops. He’s been working to keep his business afloat during the pandemic as fears of meat shortages grow.

There's 'hope' written all over the 'sky' thanks to a SoCal company

These days it's nice to hear something positive. In fact, there's one Southern California company trying to make sure WE SEE something positive.

FOX News political analyst Gianno Caldwell tours Skid Row
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FOX News political analyst Gianno Caldwell recently toured Skid Row to see how coronavirus is impacting the homeless. He shares his story with FOX 11's Elex Michaelson and Dr. Drew. He's also the author of "Taken For Granted"

Irvine-based company among first to offer COVID-19 antibody testing to employees

As company leaders across SoCal try to determine how and when to bring their employees back to work safely, an Orange County company is getting ahead of the curve by offering free antibody testing to its employees. 

Shoplifters coughing to elude security

There's a new breed of shoplifter, one who claims to have the coronavirus in hopes of eluding security, police say.

Mayor Garcetti expands free COVID-19 testing to people in transportation services, media even if asymptomatic

LA Mayor Eric Garcetti announced during his daily briefing that starting on Tuesday workers in transportation, grocery store workers, ride-hailing service drivers, and those who work in media will be able to apply for a free COVID-19 test through the city's testing portal, even if they do not show symptoms.

Amid pandemic, homebrewing surges in popularity

Fans who are trying to stay home say the hobby keeps them occupied and takes their mind off the news, according to the Associated Press.

Lakers return $4.6 million from stimulus loan program

The Los Angeles Lakers have repaid a loan of roughly $4.6 million from coronavirus business relief funds after learning the program had been depleted.

NBA pushes plan to reopen facilities until May 8 at earliest

The May 8 date is far from firm, the NBA said, warning teams that it “may push this timing back if developments warrant," according to the Associated Press.

There are now more than 20,000 confirmed coronavirus cases in LA County

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County surpassed the 20,000 mark on Monday, officials said, as they announced 900 new cases and 29 new deaths, bringing the totals to 20,417 cases and 942 deaths.