Riverside County health officials recommend mask wearing indoors
Citing rising local COVID-19 infections and revised guidelines from federal and state health officials, Riverside County has recommended that residents wear masks in indoor public settings, regardless of vaccination status.
Parents, advocates challenge mask mandates at Riverside County schools
“All they're doing is hurting kids physically and emotionally by making them wear these masks. Mandating them is unethical," said Annette Hoegner, a volunteer ambassador for Children's Health Defense-California.
LA County heath officials aiming to get more residents vaccinated amid rising COVID-19 cases
Los Angeles County health officials continue to host pop-up vaccine clinics in an effort to get more Angelenos vaccinated. Health officials said outbreaks in non-residential settings – including workplaces, food and retail stores and places of worship -- have increased five-fold since July 12.
US unemployment claims down 24,000 to 400,000 as economy recovers
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 24,000 to 400,000 last week in another sign that the job market is recovering from the coronavirus recession.
Entertainer who was once advised to not get shots due to allergy pleading public to get COVID-19 vaccine
A children's hip-hop entertainer who is feeling the intense symptoms of COVID-19 is pleading the public to get vaccinated.
Disneyland to require guests to wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status
While Orange County does not have an indoor mask mandate in place, Disneyland is requiring all guests to mask up while indoors.
Mom urges vaccination after loss of ‘healthy’ 28-year-old son to COVID-19
After losing her son to COVID-19, Christy Carpenter and her family are encouraging hesitant people to get the vaccine — if not for themselves, then for the people around them.
Trying to understand the random acts of violence happening during pandemic
FOX 11 spoke with psychotherapist Dr. Lynn Ianni to hear reasons on why unprovoked attacks are happening during the pandemic.
California recommends everyone wears masks indoors, regardless of vaccination status
State health officials in California on Wednesday aligned with new guidance from the CDC, recommending that everyone wear masks in indoor public settings, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.
US records more than 70,000 new daily COVID-19 cases, 462 deaths
The delta variant has fueled a surge of COVID-19 infections across the United States, and new projections show no signs of the hyper-contagious variant showing down.
Los Angeles, Long Beach requiring city workers to show vaccination proof or test negative weekly
Los Angeles is now requiring city employees to show either proof of vaccination or test negative for COVID-19 weekly.
California governor pulls kids from summer camp with no mask requirement
Reopen California Schools, a group that promotes full school reopening without masks, tweeted it had obtained photos of one of Gov. Newsom’s sons at the camp.
COVID-19 hospitalization numbers continue rising in LA County
COVID-19 hospitalization numbers continued an unsettling upward climb in Los Angeles County Tuesday, with the latest state figures showing nearly 900 people being treated for the virus -- more than double the number from just two we
Three California grocery stores cited for not providing employees with paid COVID-19 sick leave
The California Labor Commissioner’s Office has cited three El Super grocery stores for a total of more than $447,000 after they allegedly failed to provide paid sick leave to 95 employees affected by COVID-19, officials announced Tuesday.
NFL will fine unvaccinated players over $14K for violating COVID-19 protocols
The NFL outlined in its June training camp and preseason COVID-19 protocols that unvaccinated players can get fined $14,650 for violating preventative health measures.
California State University system to require COVID-19 vaccines for in-person activities this fall
The California State University system announced Monday it will require all students and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to take part in any in-person classes or activities for the fall term.
COVID-19 delta variant surge: How to tell if you’re in high-risk area
As the delta variant of COVID-19 continues to surge in the U.S., the CDC is now saying vaccinated people should wear masks again indoors in areas with high or substantial community transmission. Here’s how to find out which areas are considered high-risk.
CDC: New data suggests vaccinated people could transmit delta variant
Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Dr.
New CDC mask guidelines: Vaccinated should mask indoors, as should K-12 schools
The CDC announced new face mask recommendations Tuesday for vaccinated people and K-12 schools, citing new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread by those who have been vaccinated.
SoCal restaurant requiring diners provide 'proof of being unvaccinated'
Basilico’s Pasta e Vino in Huntington Beach is requiring diners provide "proof of being unvaccinated," despite the current uptick in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.