Virus pushes US unemployment toward highest since Depression

Unemployment in the U.S. is swelling to levels last seen during the Great Depression of the 1930s, with 1 in 6 American workers thrown out of a job by the coronavirus, according to new data released Thursday. In response to the deepening economic crisis, the House passed a nearly $500 billion spending package to help buckled businesses and hospitals.

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Dr. Gadget arranges a $400,000 product donation to help Los Angeles during pandemic

You may have seen Dr. Gadget on FOX 11 News often giving away big prizes to our viewers, but this time, he worked with several companies to arrange a $400,000 product donation to the city of Los Angeles.

House passes $484B coronavirus small business relief bill, sends to Trump

The House of Representatives Thursday overwhelmingly passed a $484 billion relief package to rescue small businesses, help hospitals and to expand testing, sending the fourth bipartisan coronavirus bill to President Trump's desk.

Adding an extra layer of nylon pantyhose to a DIY face mask improves protection, researchers say

Nationwide shortages of key medical supplies amid the COVID-19 pandemic have forced millions of citizens to fashion protective equipment to keep themselves safe during the widespread outbreak. 

Family says goodbye to Riverside County deputy who died from coronavirus

The family of a Riverside County deputy who died from coronavirus complications was able to say goodbye to their loved one during a private ceremony on Monday.

California Highway Patrol bans rallies due to coronavirus

The California Highway Patrol said Wednesday that it is temporarily banning rallies at the state Capitol and other state facilities because of the pandemic.

Coronavirus is now the leading cause of death among LA County residents, public health says

Coronavirus is now the leading cause of death among Los Angeles County residents, health officials said Thursday as they reported 1,018 new cases and 68 more deaths, bringing the totals to 17,508 cases and 797 deaths.

Answering California's call to volunteer

When the governor of California put out a call for healthy Californians to sign up to volunteer Marcia Arreola jumped at the opportunity. She had been wanting to give back in this coronavirus era.

Newsom: California has deadliest day; debt collectors can't garnish stimulus money

A day after California logged its deadliest day from coronavirus, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Thursday that he signed an executive order that denies debt collectors from garnishing any CARES Act federal stimulus checks.

Streaming service to pay someone $1,000 to watch 24 hours of true crime documentaries

MagellanTV, a streaming service that specializes in documentaries, is on the lookout for a true crime fanatic to binge 24 straight hours of true crime material.

More animals test positive at Bronx Zoo

Officials at the Bronx Zoo have announced that a total of eight lions and tigers have tested positive for COVID-19.

College kids launch 'Fuel Our Heroes' to provide medical workers with protective gear, groceries

If you think college kids are just sitting around binging on Netflix then you haven't met the four high school friends who launched "Fuel Our Heroes" to answer to the coronavirus crisis.

Heroes Among Us: Company offers free car repairs for first responders

A local company is kicking its operations into high gear and has pledged to do $100,000 in free car repairs for first responders and those working the frontlines in the battle against COVID-19.

'Don't go driving to other beaches': LA County Public Health urges residents to stay home

As warmer weather hits Southern California, health officials are asking Los Angeles County residents to stay vigilant in their social distancing practices and to avoid traveling to other areas where restrictions are beginning to be lifted.

Adoption fees waived at 7 LA County animal care centers during COVID-19 pandemic, DACC announces

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control (DACC) announced Thursday that it would be waiving adoption fees at all seven animal care centers in an effort to quickly place animals in homes during the COVID-19 crisis.

Elizabeth Warren's oldest brother dies of coronavirus

The oldest brother of Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Donald Reed Herring, has died from the coronavirus.