Authorities investigate coronavirus outbreaks at local nursing homes

Los Angeles County officials are investigating coronavirus outbreaks at 11 area nursing homes, where elderly residents with underlying health conditions are among the most vulnerable to the deadly new pathogen, it was reported Tuesday. 

Macy’s to furlough majority of its 130,000 workers

Macy’s says it will stop paying tens of thousands of employees who were thrown out of work when the chain closed its stores in response to collapsing sales during the pandemic.

Kevin Bacon talks #IStayHomeFor social media campaign
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Kevin Bacon's #IStayHomeFor social media campaign went viral. Hear how the legendary actor and musician is coping during the coronavirus pandemic.

LAFC Soccer Head Coach discusses incredible moment in his career that prepared him for the COVID-19 crisis
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You'd think no one would have training or preparation with the situation we are going through right now. But incredibly Bob Bradley-- the head coach of the LAFC soccer team --unfortunately does. Liz Habib talked with Bradley and told us about those scary times-- and what he is able to draw on as we face this coronavirus scare.

Olympian and Model Colleen Quigley shares her thoughts on the rescheduling of the Tokyo Olympics
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FOX 11's Liz Habib talked with Olympian Colleen Quigley. She's an American track and field athlete who competed in Rio. She competes in the 3-thousand meter steeplechase. The steeplechase is an obstacle race over 3-thousand meters. She's also a Wilhelmina model. Here's what she says about the rescheduling of the Tokyo Olympics due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Better Business Bureau warns of ‘mandatory online COVID-19 test’ text message scam

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) released a warning to individuals involving a text message scam impersonating government agencies in an attempt to obtain sensitive information.

Be on the look out for those trying to sell you a COVID-19 cure

You know the old saying that If it's too good to be true it probably is. Such is the case with scammers trying to sell you a cure for COVID-19.

Mayor Garcetti clamps down on dangerously crowded farmers markets

It was the tweet read around the world. Author Katherine Schwarzenegger tweeted a picture of the Farmers Market in Brentwood from Sunday, March 29. It read " The farmers market in Brentwood still being open seems like a huge issue when it comes to social gatherings. " A photo was attached to the tweet of a market looking extremely crowded.

Tampa megachurch pastor arrested after leading packed services despite 'safer-at-home' orders

The pastor of a Tampa megachurch is facing charges after refusing to close its doors despite a "safer at home" order in effect in Hillsborough County, meant to stop the spread of COVID-19. The sheriff says up to 500 people were in attendance at Pastor Rodney Howard-Browne's Sunday services.

Garcetti signs law to halt evictions, suspends farmers markets

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti ordered the suspension of all farmers markets due to concerns about large crowd gathering spite of coronavirus concerns, and he also temporarily halted rent increases for tenants of rent-controlled units.  

Pregnant in a time of coronavirus – the changing risks and what you need to know

While knowledge about COVID-19 is rapidly evolving and there are still many unknowns, medical groups are starting to provide advice and answers to questions many expecting families are asking.

LAPD officer, in quarantine with COVID-19, fires shots at suspect

An off-duty Los Angeles police officer, who's in quarantine at home after testing positive for COVID-19, fired shots Monday at a suspect who was allegedly breaking into his car at his Woodland Hills residence, authorities said.

How would overwhelmed hospitals decide who to treat first?

Health care workers are dreading the prospect of dire scenarios as U.S. hospitals brace for a looming surge in patients who need breathing machines.