McDonald's offers free breakfast to SoCal first responders

McDonald's franchisees will begin serving free breakfast to first responders, beginning Thursday morning, at the company's 700-plus locally owned and operated restaurants in Southern California. 

US unemployment claims hit record 6.6 million amid coronavirus outbreak

More than 6.6 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week - doubling a record high set just one week earlier - a sign that layoffs are accelerating in the midst of the coronavirus.

'Tiger King' star Joe Exotic is in coronavirus isolation in jail, husband Dillon Passage says

Dillon Passage, the husband of Joseph Maldonado-Passage, revealed on Andy Cohen's SiriusXM show that Maldonado-Passage has entered "a COVID-19 isolation" amid serving his 22-year sentence.

Los Angeles Controller expands food pantry map to include county locations

Los Angeles City Controller Ron Galperin announced Wednesday that a "food map" created by his office has been expanded to include the locations of more than 140 food pantries throughout the county.

Sheriff: LA County CEO won’t pay deputies who were ordered to quarantine in March due to COVID-19 crisis

The ongoing drama between the L.A. County Sheriff and county leaders escalated even further on Wednesday after the Sheriff told FOX 11 the county has decided not to pay any of his deputies who were ordered to quarantine in March due to potential exposure to COVID-19 while on the job.

Train engineer arrested for purposely derailing train near 'Mercy' hospital ship at Port of LA

A train engineer at the Port of Los Angeles was arrested Wednesday morning on federal criminal charges after being accused of derailing a train near the USNS Mercy hospital ship, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

Tampa megachurch pastor cancels Sunday services, says he fears for congregation's safety

The embattled Tampa megachurch pastor who was arrested Monday after leading packed church services the day before -- despite social distancing orders from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office -- says he is canceling this coming Sunday's services.

Costco to limit number of people in stores

Starting this Friday, Costco says only two people will be allowed in their warehouses with each membership card.

California schools to remain closed until next academic year

Schools across California are closed for the remainder of the academic year, but Governor Gavin Newsom says he’s confident learning will continue at homes. 

Tenants rights groups call for rent and mortgage payments to be canceled

Wednesday marks the the first of the month, and that's usually when rent and mortgages are due for millions of people across the country.

Costa Mesa Fairview Center reopening for patients during COVID-19 crisis

The Fairview Developmental Center in Costa Mesa will open to patients. Over a thousand beds will open up for the overflow of non-COVID-19 patients, keeping 200 beds for developmentally disabled patients, which is what the center deals with now.

Fountains of Wayne musician Adam Schlesinger dies of COVID-19

Emmy and Grammy-winning musician and songwriter Adam Schlesinger, known for his work with his band Fountains of Wayne and on the TV show “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” died Wednesday after contracting the coronavirus, his attorney said.

Viral photo shows nurse separated from family due to coronavirus concerns

For the last few weeks, Kyle McBride has only been seeing his wife and four children though glass -- either a window or a computer screen.

Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts toasts fans from home during pandemic
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Roberts tells FOX 11 what it?s like in his household with his wife and two sons. He talks about missing Opening Day for the first time since 2002. He shares a glass of wine with us as he salutes Dodgers fans.

Infant in Connecticut dies; tests positive for coronavirus

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says a 7-week-old baby who died at a hospital in the Hartford area had the coronavirus.