Virus transmission up slightly In LA County; Case numbers under close watch

While expressing continued optimism about local efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, Los Angeles County health officials noted again on Wednesday recent upticks in case numbers that could reflect a post-Labor Day spike in infections and will likely delay more expansive business reopenings.  

Smoke from California wildfires may be factor in up to 3,000 deaths, Stanford study reveals

The heavy smoke from wildfires that hung over California for just about a month may have contributed to the deaths of between 1,000 and 3,000 people, Stanford researchers said in a new report, many more people than the 26 who actually died as a direct result of the blazes.

Riverside County bumped up to 'red' tier; County Supervisors opt to delay vote on separate reopening proposal

Riverside County has moved into the "red” tier of California’s economic reopening plan on the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, on the same day that County Supervisors voted to revisit a separate two-month reopening proposal in two weeks. 

Homeless Orange County family living in bus still waiting to get EDD checks

Many of the stories you see on FOX 11 News and Good Day LA are the result of people reaching out to us via our social media channels. They are all worthy stories, but this one was particularly touching - at least to us.

Orange County edging toward less restrictive orange tier on state's COVID-19 monitoring system

Orange County reported 22 additional COVID-19 deaths and 181 new cases Tuesday, bringing the county's totals to 52,382 cases and 1,150 fatalities as some school children returned to campuses and county officials were anticipating an upgrade to the next, less restrictive tier in the state's monitoring system.

Southland restaurant chain Sizzler files for bankruptcy

Orange County-based restaurant chain Sizzler, known for its moderately priced steaks and expansive salad bar, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Tuesday, blaming falling sales on the COVID-19 pandemic.  

Riverside County supervisor seeks to expedite lifting of COVID-19 shutdowns

Riverside County Supervisor Jeff Hewitt will ask his colleagues on Tuesday to support a proposed two-month plan to lift all public health regulations that have locked down large swaths of the regional economy, resulting in thousands of job losses and other impacts that he said will be felt "for years to come."

Orange County reports 138 new coronavirus cases, fewer hospitalizations

Orange County Monday reported 138 newly diagnosed coronavirus cases, raising the cumulative total to 52,201, but the number of deaths was unchanged at 1,128.

LA County concerned over uptick in coronavirus cases; could Labor Day be to blame?

Following an unsettling four-day increase in daily coronavirus case numbers, Los Angeles County's public health director said Monday officials will be closely monitoring data this week to see if the region is beginning to see a feared post-Labor Day spike.

Gov. Gavin Newsom grapples with fires, virus and 2-week pause on new unemployment claims

California Gov. Gavin Newsom gave his regular address on Monday as state firefighters were still battling wildfires, California’s death count from the coronavirus surpassed 15,000 and a weekend announcement that the state will not accept new unemployment claims for the next two weeks so that they can "reset" the mounting backlog of cases.

AP Analysis: US to hit 200K dead; Trump sees no need for regret

As the coronavirus pandemic began bearing down on the United States in March, President Donald Trump set out his expectations.

LAUSD superintendent says in-person classes present difficulties amid COVID-19 pandemic

Los Angeles Unified School District is looking at options to reopen schools when it is safe to do so amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but Superintendent Austin Beutner said Monday implementing those plans won't be easy.

Dow plunges 900 points as election, coronavirus lockdown worries mount

U.S. equity markets were sharply lower Monday as investors weighed the possibility of more coronavirus shutdowns in Europe and uncertainty surrounding the U.S. election.