Unemployment claims rise to 778,000 as COVID-19 pandemic worsens
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 778,000, evidence that the U.S. economy and job market remain under strain as coronavirus cases surge and colder weather heighten the risks.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 778,000, evidence that the U.S. economy and job market remain under strain as coronavirus cases surge and colder weather heighten the risks.
2021 Los Angeles Marathon rescheduled for May
The 2021 Los Angeles Marathon has been rescheduled for May 23 and the LA Big 5K to May 22 because of the coronavirus pandemic, pending final approval of all city partners, applicable health departments and other governmental agencies, organizers announced.
The 2021 Los Angeles Marathon has been rescheduled for May 23 and the LA Big 5K to May 22 because of the coronavirus pandemic, pending final approval of all city partners, applicable health departments and other governmental agencies, organizers announced.
Coronavirus outbreak delays production at world's top glove maker
Malaysia’s Top Glove Corp., the world’s largest maker of rubber gloves, says it expects a two-to-four-week delay in deliveries after more than 2,000 workers at its factories were infected by the coronavirus, raising the possibility of supply disruptions during the pandemic.
Malaysia’s Top Glove Corp., the world’s largest maker of rubber gloves, says it expects a two-to-four-week delay in deliveries after more than 2,000 workers at its factories were infected by the coronavirus, raising the possibility of supply disruptions during the pandemic.
Westfield Century City parking garage now home to a colorful exhibit called 'Happy Place'
The exhibit features more than 18 vibrant displays that can all be accessed from the safety of your vehicle during the pandemic.
The exhibit features more than 18 vibrant displays that can all be accessed from the safety of your vehicle during the pandemic.
LA Public Health unable to provide data to support outdoor dining restrictions when pressed by county leader
Officials with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health were unable to provide any of their own data or evidence in support of their order to restrict outdoor dining at restaurants, which starts tomorrow night.
Officials with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health were unable to provide any of their own data or evidence in support of their order to restrict outdoor dining at restaurants, which starts tomorrow night.
Scotland becomes 1st country to make period products free for ‘anyone who needs them’
The Scottish Parliament unanimously passed a bill that will make all menstrual products free and easily accessible in a first-of-its-kind bid to end “period poverty.”
The Scottish Parliament unanimously passed a bill that will make all menstrual products free and easily accessible in a first-of-its-kind bid to end “period poverty.”
Tale of 2 cities: Pasadena restaurants can remain open as nearby communities brace for outdoor dining ban
Michillinda Ave. is the boundary between Sierra Madre and Pasadena. On the Pasadena side, there are those feeling sad for what others in surrounding communities have to confront.
Michillinda Ave. is the boundary between Sierra Madre and Pasadena. On the Pasadena side, there are those feeling sad for what others in surrounding communities have to confront.
RadioShack gets another shot, this time with e-commerce
RadioShack has been pulled from the brink of death, again. Entrepreneur investors Alex Mehr and Tai Lopez scooped up the brand this year and plan to make RadioShack competitive again — this time online.
RadioShack has been pulled from the brink of death, again. Entrepreneur investors Alex Mehr and Tai Lopez scooped up the brand this year and plan to make RadioShack competitive again — this time online.
Pre-Thanksgiving traffic much smoother compared to previous years
FOX 11's Ed Laskos is live over Sepulveda Boulevard pass.
FOX 11's Ed Laskos is live over Sepulveda Boulevard pass.
LA County board won't stop in-person dining ban; Restriction set for Wednesday night
In-person dining will be shut down Wednesday night for the next three weeks at Los Angeles County restaurants, with a divided Board of Supervisors on Tuesday upholding the closure despite questions about whether eateries were being unduly punished for the recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
In-person dining will be shut down Wednesday night for the next three weeks at Los Angeles County restaurants, with a divided Board of Supervisors on Tuesday upholding the closure despite questions about whether eateries were being unduly punished for the recent surge in COVID-19 cases.
Pasadena restaurants to continue allowing outdoor dining
The city's decision goes against Los Angeles County health department's order.
The city's decision goes against Los Angeles County health department's order.
LA County leaders to uphold in-person dining ban
On Tuesday afternoon, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors rejected a motion to overturn the health department's decision to restrict outdoor dining by a vote of 3-2. The latest development comes as the county's supervisors Kathryn Barger and Janice Hahn put forward a motion to reconsider the ban.
On Tuesday afternoon, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors rejected a motion to overturn the health department's decision to restrict outdoor dining by a vote of 3-2. The latest development comes as the county's supervisors Kathryn Barger and Janice Hahn put forward a motion to reconsider the ban.
Pandemic school closures could shorten student life spans, researchers say
Children whose educations have been disrupted by the pandemic, even for as little as two to four months, may suffer life-long consequences, including shorter life spans, according to a study released Tuesday by the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.
Children whose educations have been disrupted by the pandemic, even for as little as two to four months, may suffer life-long consequences, including shorter life spans, according to a study released Tuesday by the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health.
Thanksgiving could make or break US COVID-19 response
Governors and mayors are ratcheting up mask mandates and imposing restrictions on small indoor gatherings that have been blamed for accelerating the spread of the coronavirus.
Governors and mayors are ratcheting up mask mandates and imposing restrictions on small indoor gatherings that have been blamed for accelerating the spread of the coronavirus.
LA County leaders reject motion by 2 supervisors to reconsider outdoor dining ban
It appears LA County's ban on outdoor dining will still take place as scheduled, despite a push from two county leaders to get the board to reconsider the ban.
It appears LA County's ban on outdoor dining will still take place as scheduled, despite a push from two county leaders to get the board to reconsider the ban.
Urgent need for blood donations in Southern California
As coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continue to soar, blood centers and hospitals are making an urgent plea for blood donations.
As coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continue to soar, blood centers and hospitals are making an urgent plea for blood donations.
Local restaurant owners: 'We can’t survive another shutdown'
Business owners question why people can go to a crowded supermarket but a dine-in option at restaurants are not OK.
Business owners question why people can go to a crowded supermarket but a dine-in option at restaurants are not OK.
CA Restaurant Association challenges LA County ban on in-person dining
The California Restaurant Association went to court Tuesday in hopes of blocking a Los Angeles County plan to end in-person dining due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, but a judge declined to immediately intervene.
The California Restaurant Association went to court Tuesday in hopes of blocking a Los Angeles County plan to end in-person dining due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases, but a judge declined to immediately intervene.
Mask mandates work to slow spread of COVID-19, CDC study finds
A study analyzing COVID-19 cases in Kansas found that counties with a mask mandate slowed the spread of the virus, while counties without a mask requirement saw a dramatic increase in cases.
A study analyzing COVID-19 cases in Kansas found that counties with a mask mandate slowed the spread of the virus, while counties without a mask requirement saw a dramatic increase in cases.
OC nurses voice staffing concerns during coronavirus surge
Many hospitals across Southern California are experiencing an uptick in admissions as more intensive care unit beds are being used. In Orange County, health officials reported a record number of new coronavirus cases Monday with a jump in hospitalizations, causing some concern among frontline healthcare workers.
Many hospitals across Southern California are experiencing an uptick in admissions as more intensive care unit beds are being used. In Orange County, health officials reported a record number of new coronavirus cases Monday with a jump in hospitalizations, causing some concern among frontline healthcare workers.