California uses text alert to ask millions of residents to stay home
California authorities sent a cellphone text alert Tuesday to two major regions of the nation’s most populous state to tell millions that the coronavirus is spreading rapidly and asking them to stay home except for essential activities.
New York suspends hundreds of liquor licenses during pandemic
New York has suspended hundreds of liquor licenses and filed nearly 2,000 charges for violations of coronavirus-related emergency rules.
Judge sides with restaurants over outdoor dining ban, says LA County 'acted arbitrarily'
An LA judge issued a ruling that stated LA County "acted arbitrarily" and "failed to perform the required risk-benefit analysis" when it banned outdoor dining.
Ahead of Thursday meeting, FDA posts positive review of Pfizer's vaccine data
U.S. health regulators posted a positive review of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine as they near a decision on whether to allow use of the shot.
‘This really feels like the beginning of the end': UK gives 1st COVID-19 vaccine doses
A retired British shop clerk has received the first shot in the country’s COVID-19 vaccination program, signaling the start of a global immunization effort intended to offer a route out of a pandemic that has killed 1.5 million.
California lawmaker pushing to force public schools to reopen if coronavirus cases drop
AB10 would require public schools to resume in-person learning within two weeks of their county moving into red, orange or yellow tiers.
Judge to hear evidence justifying outdoor dining ban in Los Angeles County
A judge will again weigh the legality of Los Angeles County's ban on in-person dining as a coronavirus control measure Tuesday, but it was unclear what effect the state's newly enacted regional stay-at-home order -- which also bans in-person restaurant service -- might have on the case.
Fauci believes California made smart choice by implementing latest COVID-19 stay-at-home orders
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's leading infectious disease expert, believes California officials made the right choice by implementing its latest coronavirus lockdown measures, adding that the move will rescue the state's strained hospital systems, FOX News reported.
CA Notify: New app notifies users if they've been exposed to a COVID+ individual
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Monday announced a new mobile app, called "CA Notify," which allows users to be notified of potential coronavirus exposure.
High-powered players question California's playground ban during virus shutdown
Some are questioning the wisdom and the science behind the playground ban.
Should I wipe down groceries amid the COVID-19 pandemic?
If you're worried about the coronavirus on groceries or other packages, experts say to keep the risk in perspective.
New Roads School in Santa Monica holds discussions about racism with students K-12
The New Roads School in Santa Monica, a private college preparatory school, is holding a series of discussions with its students, staff, parents, and the community about race and systemic racism.
Cuomo says he, Fauci can be 'De Niro and Pacino' of vaccine PSA
Anthony Fauci, the government's foremost expert on infectious diseases, laughed as he heard Andrew Cuomo's suggestion for the two of them to star in a vaccine PSA.
Cal State LA student loses four family members to COVID-19
An LA college student wants us to know how serious COVID-19 is.
Elevated COVID cases continue in LA County; Health care workers being impacted
Los Angeles County reported more than 8,000 additional COVID-19 cases and another hospitalization record on Monday, contributing to a spike in health care worker infections that is putting additional staffing pressure on medical centers already struggling to manage rising patient numbers.
Hundreds ill, 1 dead due to mystery illness in India
At least one person has died and 200 others have been hospitalized due to an unidentified illness in the southern Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
Orange County reports 1,964 new COVID-19 cases, 877 in hospitals
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Orange County continued to soar on Monday, with health officials reporting nearly 30 more patient admissions since Sunday, continuing a concerning trend this month.
Lawmakers say COVID-19 relief bill won’t offer $1,200 checks
The plan being worked on by Republican and Democratic senators is less than half of the Democrats’ push of $2.2 trillion.
Trump to sign coronavirus vaccine executive order prioritizing Americans over foreign nations
Trump is expected to sign an executive order Tuesday that will ensure all Americans have access to the coronavirus vaccine before the U.S. government begins aiding nations around the world, Fox News has learned.
Ventura County may ask Newsom to split from SoCal region and create a new Central Coast region
The Ventura County Board of Supervisors will vote Tuesday during a special meeting on whether to send a letter to the state advocating for the creation of a "Central Coast" region, which would include Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties, as the state issues regional stay-at-home orders.