Actor-singer Trini Lopez dies at 83 due to COVID-19

Singer-guitarist Trini Lopez, known for such hits as "If I Had a Hammer" and Lemon Tree" and for appearing in the 1967 war film "The Dirty Dozen," died Tuesday of COVID-19 complications. He was 83.  

LA County crosses 'tragic milestone' of 5,000 coronavirus deaths

Even as health officials hail downward trends in coronavirus hospitalizations and fatalities, Los Angeles County crossed another grim milestone on Tuesday, passing the 5,000 mark in the number of deaths due to COVID-19.  

When does the extra $400 unemployment benefit start?

Trump's efforts to partially restore the sweetened jobless benefits, which expired at the end of July, hinges on cash-strapped states being able to adapt a new unemployment system and fund one-fourth of the aid.

Russia approves coronavirus vaccine despite scientific skepticism

Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a coronavirus vaccine developed in his country has been cleared for use and one of his daughters has already been inoculated, even as international experts have questioned its safety.

Summer jobs for young people are vanishing amid the COVID-19 pandemic

The iconic summer job for high school and college students has been on the wane for nearly 20 years. But the pandemic is squeezing even more young people out of the workforce.

Pac-12 leaders could delay or nix football season over coronavirus health concerns

There are concerns about reports that young athletes who contract coronavirus, don't have severe immediate symptoms, but then later, have problems with inflamed heart muscles.

Stats show colonoscopy and mammogram screenings down 90% during COVID-19 pandemic

Doctors are concerned COVID-19 is leading to unprecedented disruption in cancer care as people avoid colonoscopy and mammogram screenings at hospitals and doctor's offices.

Distance learning is not a one-size-fits-all for special needs kids

A week ago FOX 11 told you the story of 6-year-old Dayna Harris. Dayna is a twin and is a child with autism. Her twin sister is fine, but for the rest of the family dealing with distance learning is really tough when it comes to educating Dayna.

Virtual classrooms open for fall term at Riverside Unified School District

Fall classes began Monday in the Riverside Unified School District, with all students meeting teachers virtually because of the governor's prohibition against in-person instruction based on coronavirus case counts in Riverside County and other counties.  

While California's COVID-19 cases, deaths are on the rise, LA County's numbers appear stable

Los Angeles County health officials said that while the state's coronavirus cases and death have been on the rise in recent weeks, the county appears to have begun to somewhat level out, according to figures released Monday.

Gov. Newsom: Trump's executive order on unemployment benefits would cost California $700M per week

Gov. Gavin Newsom responded Monday after President Donald Trump bypassed Congress and signed four executive orders over the weekend, including one involving unemployment benefits. Newsom said the order would cost California $700 million per week and that the amount "simply doesn't exist."