FBI: Nearly 4 times as many police officers have died from COVID-19 as guns in 2021
According to data from the FBI, there have been 279 line-of-duty deaths in the first nine months of 2021, with 169 of those deaths from COVID-19 alone. Gunfire claimed the lives of 43 officers, the FBI reported.
DNI COVID-19 report: US intelligence agencies likely won't determine origins of virus
U.S. intelligence agencies say they likely won’t ever be able to conclude whether COVID-19 spread by animal-to-human transmission or leaked from a lab.
7 employees at Granada Hills Charter fired after refusing to get vaccinated
Six teachers and a counselor at Granada Hills Charter High School were fired for not getting the COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC: Vaccine immunity more protective than previous COVID-19 infection
A new CDC study published Friday shows how much more protective vaccines are against COVID-19 than immunity achieved through a previous infection.
Teachers with Hacienda La Puente School District on unpaid leave after refusing COVID vaccine
Dozens of teachers with the Hacienda La Puente School District are on unpaid leave after refusing to get the COID-19 vaccine.
FDA authorities Pfizer vaccine for kids aged 5-11
The FDA has authorized the emergency use expansion of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine access to children 5 and 11 years old. The CDC will next decide whether to sign off on the shots.
Biden: Pope Francis told him he should 'keep receiving communion'
President Joe Biden said the issue of abortion did not come up in his meeting with Pope Francis, but that the pontiff said he should keep receiving Communion.
Japan keeps borders closed to tourists despite drop in COVID-19 cases
While other Asian countries inch toward reopening, Japan looks likely to keep its borders shut for some time to come.
Survey: 72% of unvaccinated would leave job if vaccine required without testing option
A recent survey also found that 37% of unvaccinated adults said they would quit their job if forced to either get a COVID-19 vaccine or take a weekly test.
US salaries grew more last quarter than they have in 2 decades
The Labor Department said Friday that pay increased 1.5% in the third quarter. That’s up sharply from 0.9% in the previous quarter.
Dozens of teachers on unpaid leave after refusing vaccine
FOX 11's Ed Laskos was in the City of Industry as teachers took to the streets to protest against the district's vaccine mandate.
Industrial chemicals found in some fast food: study
Cheese pizza was found to have the lowest levels of most chemicals, according to the study.
Health officials release Halloween safety guidelines
Halloween festivities may be back this weekend, but as we are still in the pandemic, health officials warn to not let our guards (or masks) down.
Florida files lawsuit against Biden administration to challenge vaccine mandate for federal contractors
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the state has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration to challenge the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
California governor gets booster shot of Moderna vaccine
California Gov. Gavin Newsom got a booster shot of Moderna vaccine in Oakland on Wednesday, as he was eligible for an added shot because his original dose was the single Johnson & Johnson.
Rep. Adam Schiff introduces Equal Health Care For All Act
Congressman Adam Schiff introduced a legislation addressing systemic racism and inequality in health care.
LAFD's staff shortage during fire season causing firefighters to worry
LAFD is facing staffing shortages, which have plagued the department for years. But with the city's vaccination mandate approaching, some LAFD members are concerned.
Woman wasn't tested by urgent care because she was vaccinated - but later dies of COVID-19
"I pulled up my picture and I said, 'This is my mom on a ventilator across the street,'" Lisowski said. "(I said) 'She was here two weeks ago. You guys diagnosed her with a sinus infection and you did not Covid test her because she is vaccinated - and now she is fighting for her life on a ventilator.'"
Newsom weighs in on controversy over In-N-Out's vaccine stance
One Bay Area In-N-Out was shut down and another is currently under investigation for violating county health ordinances.
Healthy Halloween practices to follow as we welcome back trick-or-treaters
Halloween is Sunday and unlike last year, you may see more kids out there in costumes knocking on your door.