Federal judges urged to free thousands of California inmates

Sophia Mendoza said her son, being held in federal custody at Santa Rita Jail on a weapons charge, is a prime example of someone who needs to be released. 

California halts evictions for 2 months amid outbreak

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday banned all evictions of renters for the next two months, his latest effort to offer a lifeline to the many millions in the state harmed by the economic fallout from the spreading coronavirus.

Governor, LA Sheriff sued by NRA, others over forced closure of gun stores during COVID-19 pandemic

California Governor Gavin Newsom along with Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva were sued in federal court Friday over the forced closure of gun stores due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

SoCal strip club violates emergency order to close, checks patron’s temperature at door

A strip club in unincorporated LA County in the Avocado Heights community has been brazenly violating strict orders to shut down and has instead remained in business while checking patron’s temperature at the door before they’re allowed in.

LA Sparks' Sydney Wiese was first player in WNBA to test positive for COVID-19
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LA Sparks guard Sydney Wiese tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from Europe. FOX 11's Liz Habib talks to her about the experience and how she's been feeling about her diagnosis.

Amazon delivery driver caught on video spitting on package

An Amazon delivery driver was caught on video appearing to spit on his hand and wiping it on a package delivered to a resident's door in Hancock Park.

Orange County sheriff to begin early release of some inmates

Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes is set to begin releasing inmates with 60 days or less to go on their sentences in an effort to reduce the jail population during an outbreak of coronavirus in the Central Men's Jail in Santa Ana.

Texas Roadhouse CEO foregoes salary for 1 year to pay workers amid coronavirus: reports

Texas Roadhouse CEO and founder Kent Taylor will give up his pay for the rest of the year so that the money can go to “front-line workers” amid an industry crunch due to restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19, according to reports.

How San Bernardino County is making sure their first responders don’t get sick during pandemic

To ensure that service to the public is not interrupted during the coronavirus pandemic, all 18 fire stations in San Bernardino County will go under one flag, one regional management team.

Learn how you can take action to help prevent the spread of COVID-19

The state of California has provided some online videos and action items that every person should take to help diminish the spread of COVID-19. COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways caused by coronavirus, and by staying home we can save lives.

DOJ says anyone who intentionally spreads COVID-19 could face terror charges

Anyone caught intentionally spreading the novel coronavirus could face terrorism charges, according to a memo released by the department on Tuesday.

1,465 coronavirus cases in LA County, death count rises to 26

Los Angeles County Public Health officials Friday reported an additional five coronavirus deaths, bringing the county's death count up to 26.