Is the vaccine safe for women wanting to have a baby one day? CDC says yes
Health officials say there is "no evidence that fertility problems are a side effect of any vaccine, including COVID-19 vaccines."
Health officials say there is "no evidence that fertility problems are a side effect of any vaccine, including COVID-19 vaccines."
Researchers say chemical used in food, beverage containers could ‘seriously damage’ brains
German researchers analyzed the impacts of BPA, or bisphenol A — an industrial chemical often used in containers that store food and beverages — on fish and found “alarming” levels of nerve damage in the animals’ brains.
German researchers analyzed the impacts of BPA, or bisphenol A — an industrial chemical often used in containers that store food and beverages — on fish and found “alarming” levels of nerve damage in the animals’ brains.
Biden administration to invest $1.7B to identify, track coronavirus variants
The Biden administration says the U.S. is setting up a $1.7 billion national network to identify and track worrisome coronavirus mutations whose spread could trigger another pandemic wave.
The Biden administration says the U.S. is setting up a $1.7 billion national network to identify and track worrisome coronavirus mutations whose spread could trigger another pandemic wave.
Kaiser Permanente study: Child vaccination rates have declined during pandemic
The numbers of recommended vaccine doses administered to children, including for measles, decreased dramatically after the declaration of a national state of emergency in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Kaiser Permanente study.
The numbers of recommended vaccine doses administered to children, including for measles, decreased dramatically after the declaration of a national state of emergency in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Kaiser Permanente study.
31-year LAPD veteran dies of COVID-19 complications
The Los Angeles Police Department is in mourning after a 31-year veteran of the force died from COVID-19 complications, it was announced Friday.
The Los Angeles Police Department is in mourning after a 31-year veteran of the force died from COVID-19 complications, it was announced Friday.
Vacant middle seats on airplanes cut COVID-19 exposure risk by up to 57%, CDC study says
Leaving middle seats open and vacant on airplanes may significantly reduce a passenger’s risk of exposure to the coronavirus, a new study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests.
Leaving middle seats open and vacant on airplanes may significantly reduce a passenger’s risk of exposure to the coronavirus, a new study published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests.
Bill to re-hire laid off workers heads to Gov. Newsom’s desk
Now that Gov. Gavin Newsom is letting more businesses reopen as coronavirus cases decline, the California Legislature on Thursday passed a bill requiring some hotels, stadiums other hospitality companies to offer laid-off workers their jobs back.
Now that Gov. Gavin Newsom is letting more businesses reopen as coronavirus cases decline, the California Legislature on Thursday passed a bill requiring some hotels, stadiums other hospitality companies to offer laid-off workers their jobs back.
Vaccine Finder: Ventura County
FOX 11’s vaccine finder is connecting Ventura County residents with information about where you can get vaccinated, when you are eligible and where you can go to track available doses in your community.
FOX 11’s vaccine finder is connecting Ventura County residents with information about where you can get vaccinated, when you are eligible and where you can go to track available doses in your community.
Vaccine Finder: Cities of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Pasadena
FOX 11’s vaccine finder is connecting residents in our area with information about where you can get vaccinated, when you are eligible and where you can go to track available doses in your community.
FOX 11’s vaccine finder is connecting residents in our area with information about where you can get vaccinated, when you are eligible and where you can go to track available doses in your community.
Vaccine Finder: San Bernardino County
FOX 11’s vaccine finder is connecting San Bernardino County residents with information about where you can get vaccinated, when you are eligible and where you can go to track available doses in your community.
FOX 11’s vaccine finder is connecting San Bernardino County residents with information about where you can get vaccinated, when you are eligible and where you can go to track available doses in your community.
Southern California Vaccine Finder: Where to get your COVID-19 shot
As more vaccine sites pop up across Southern California, FOX 11 will keep you updated when it's your turn to get vaccinated.
As more vaccine sites pop up across Southern California, FOX 11 will keep you updated when it's your turn to get vaccinated.
Universal Studios Hollywood reopens to California residents
After more than a year of being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Universal Studios Hollywood has finally reopened to California residents.
After more than a year of being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Universal Studios Hollywood has finally reopened to California residents.
2 Kroger grocery stores set to close in Long Beach Saturday due to 'Hero Pay' ordinance
Two Kroger grocery stores in Long Beach are set permanently close on April 17 due to mandated raises, also known as the "hero pay" ordinance that was implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two Kroger grocery stores in Long Beach are set permanently close on April 17 due to mandated raises, also known as the "hero pay" ordinance that was implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lakers fall to Celtics in first home game of the season with fans in the stands
Fans returned to Staples Center for the first time in more than a year.
Fans returned to Staples Center for the first time in more than a year.
Amusement parks reopen for SoCal residents
Excited parkgoers made their way to rides and attractions -- a little over one year after theme parks shut down due to COVID-19.
Excited parkgoers made their way to rides and attractions -- a little over one year after theme parks shut down due to COVID-19.
Pfizer CEO says third dose of vaccine 'likely' needed within 1 year
The CEO of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer said during a televised interview Thursday that people will "likely" need a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
The CEO of pharmaceutical giant Pfizer said during a televised interview Thursday that people will "likely" need a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Lack of vaccines in other parts of world puts US at risk, could prolong pandemic, experts say
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said the longer the novel coronavirus is allowed to replicate in any part of the world, the more opportunity new variants have to emerge and threaten the country’s chance of reaching herd immunity.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said the longer the novel coronavirus is allowed to replicate in any part of the world, the more opportunity new variants have to emerge and threaten the country’s chance of reaching herd immunity.
Not a single county remains in California's purple tier
Merced County was the last of the state's 58 counties that remained in the most restrictive tier until it upgraded to the red category on Wednesday.
Merced County was the last of the state's 58 counties that remained in the most restrictive tier until it upgraded to the red category on Wednesday.
Senior living facility in Irvine holds drive-thru breakfast to thank first responders
A senior living facility in Irvine held a drive-thru breakfast on Thursday to thank local first responders.
A senior living facility in Irvine held a drive-thru breakfast on Thursday to thank local first responders.
Unemployment claims fall to 576,000, lowest since COVID-19 pandemic began
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 576,000, a hopeful sign that layoffs are easing as the economy recovers from the pandemic recession.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 576,000, a hopeful sign that layoffs are easing as the economy recovers from the pandemic recession.