Orange County expected to move to next tier in Newsom reopening blueprint

Orange County health officials have been told the county is expected to move up from the purple to the red tier by Tuesday as it has met the state's metrics for two weeks.

LA beaches to remain open over hot holiday weekend

Los Angeles County health officials made a final plea for residents to celebrate the Labor Day holiday safely and without large parties or gatherings, while also reporting another 47 coronavirus-related deaths.

City of Los Angeles launches ambitious childcare program

The City of Los Angeles Thursday formally launched a program providing for children of low-income families to receive both childcare and education at 50 learning centers sited at parks across the city while their parents return to work.

TSA screens highest number of passengers since COVID-19 pandemic low-point in April

While passenger volume at U.S. airports increased ahead of Labor Day weekend, the numbers remain well below levels reported prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

College professor collapses during virtual class, dies of coronavirus

Students asked for their professor's address so they could call an ambulance, but the teacher was hardly able to speak. She only responded "I can't" before passing out.

Wear a mask during sex, skip kissing, Canada's top doctor suggests

People should skip kissing and consider wearing a mask when having sex to reduce your chances of being exposed to the novel coronavirus, according to Canada's top doctor on Wednesday.

A new $300 federal unemployment benefit? Not likely for some

Due to a raft of restrictions and bureaucratic hurdles, more than 1 million unemployed Americans won't receive that $300 check.

Massive 'Water Wars' party held in Long Beach Park against local health orders

A large outdoor “Water Wars” party with hundreds of people was held at a Long Beach park over the weekend in violation of local COVID-19 health orders.

Trump says Americans can expect another round of coronavirus stimulus payments

Speaking at the White House during an interview, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Americans can look forward to another round of stimulus checks before the end of the year. 

Claims of fraud multiply at California EDD

FOX 11 brought you a story on Tuesday about apparent fraud involving the Employment Development Department and that got the attention of some of our viewers.

COVID-19 cases among homeless in Los Angeles County less than overall population, officials say

People experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County are testing positive for the coronavirus at rates far lower than among the population at large, a health official said Wednesday as he breathed a sigh of relief about the fate of the area’s most vulnerable residents during the pandemic.

Pelosi’s stylist disputes salon owner’s claims it was not a 'setup'

Pelosi took responsibility for how the incident played out but claims she was told beforehand the salon could accommodate one client at a time — indoors. 

Riverside County reports first flu-related death of 2020-21 season

Riverside County's first confirmed flu-related death of the 2020-21 flu season was announced today, a man in his 80s from the San Jacinto Valley.

‘The Rock’ urges people to ‘stay disciplined’ after he and his family test positive for COVID-19

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson announced on his Instagram Wednesday that he and his entire family tested positive for COVID-19, despite strictly following health guidelines amid the pandemic.

NCAA to furlough its entire staff for 3-8 weeks, memo says

The NCAA will furlough its entire Indianapolis-based staff of about 600 employees for three to eight weeks in a cost-saving move.