Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia honors his mother who died of COVID-19

Just two weeks after appearing with FOX 11’s Elex Michaelson to discuss his mother and step-father’s COVID-19 diagnoses, Long Beach Mayor Robert Garcia returned to The Issue Is with the devastating news of his mother’s passing from the disease.

Fauci optimistic COVID-19 vaccine will be widely available

Dr. Anthony Fauci has told lawmakers that once a coronavirus vaccine is approved as safe and effective, Americans should have widespread access within a reasonable time.

California prison population falls to 30-year low

The state prison population has dropped to the lowest number in 30 years as people are released due to the coronavirus, officials from the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said Thursday.

Bryan Cranston recovers from COVID-19, donates plasma

Actor Bryan Cranston says he contracted and recovered from COVID-19 and has donated his plasma because it contains antibodies.

USC to expand virus testing after 45 students linked to Greek Row test positive for COVID-19

A coronavirus outbreak has been identified along the University of Southern California's fraternity row, as the university's Student Health announced Thursday it will expand COVID-19 testing as part of its strategy to help keep students, faculty and staff safe on its campuses.

California lawmakers slam EDD for slow payouts; $600 federal unemployment benefits set to expire

Things could get even more complicated if Congress extends supplemental federal unemployment benefits, which gave people up to $600 in an additional weekly payments but just expired.

Coronavirus outbreak at USC's fraternity row
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A coronavirus outbreak has been identified along�USC's fraternity row, as the university's Student Health announced Thursday it�will expand COVID-19 testing as part of its strategy to help keep students,�faculty and staff safe on its campuses.

McDonald's CEO says law enforcement may be called on customers who refuse to wear masks

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski recently spoke about recent decisions the company has made amid the coronavirus pandemic. He specifically suggested that law enforcement may be called during situations when a customer won’t wear a mask.

Bars set up TV's outside for fans to watch Lakers, Clippers NBA game

Bars across SoCal set up TV's outside of their establishments to provide fans with a place to watch the NBA Lakers vs. Clippers game Thursday evening.

SoCal receives $38 million in CARES Act Recovery Assistance grants

The federal government announced $38 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act Recovery Assistance grants to provide gap financing for small businesses and entrepreneurs throughout Southern California affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

New COVID-19 testing site opens in Boyle Heights

A new COVID-19 testing site opened in Boyle Heights thanks in part to a generous donation from Hyundai. 

Record economic plunge, bleak jobs numbers reveal virus toll

The U.S. economy shrank at a dizzying 33% annual rate in the April-June quarter — by far the worst quarterly plunge ever — when the viral outbreak shut down businesses, throwing tens of millions out of work and sending unemployment surging to 14.7%, the government said Thursday.

Trump says second stimulus checks could be 'way higher' than $1,200

President Trump suggested this week the next coronavirus relief package could include a direct cash payment for American families that's potentially higher than $1,200.