LA County joins lawsuits to support refugees, immigrant students

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted on Tuesday to support lawsuits against the Trump administration's moves to make it harder for refugees to resettle in the U.S. and to deny COVID-19 relief funds to students living in the country illegally.

LA may increase penalties for littering COVID-19 protective equipment

The Los Angeles City Council on Tuesday directed the Bureau of Sanitation and City Attorney's Office to find ways to discourage people from littering personal protective equipment, including increasing fines and enforcement measures.

Interview with LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn
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FOX 11's Elex Michaelson and Dr. Drew Pinsky interview LA County Supervisor Janice Hahn on a variety of newsworthy points.

Class President Alexia Rojas discusses Aquinas High School students celebration in parking lot prom
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With the pandemic, a right of passage is happening in a new way. Christine Devine spoke with Senior Class President Alexia Rojas from Aquinas High School in San Bernardino about their parking lot prom.

Rental companies selling cars at discounted prices following halt on travel amid COVID-19 lockdowns

As Hertz Global Holdings Inc., files for bankruptcy following a near-halt on most travel amid the coronavirus pandemic, rental companies have reportedly begun selling much of their fleets in an attempt to survive the devastating economic impacts of the COVID-19 lockdowns. 

Most Medicare enrollees could get insulin for $35 a month

The new benefit — to be formally unveiled at a Rose Garden event Tuesday afternoon — is being touted as a major accomplishment by Trump administration officials eager to change the subject from the grim drumbeat of coronavirus pandemic news.

UCLA receives $1M for COVID-19 Rapid Response Initiative

A $1 million gift from the Shurl and Kay Curci Foundation will allow UCLA researchers to regularly test front-line workers at UCLA Health and the Los Angeles County Fire Department for active infection and screen them for antibodies and immune response, it was announced on Tuesday.   

LA County reports highest number of new coronavirus cases in single day

Los Angeles County reported its highest number of daily new coronavirus cases on Tuesday, with 1,843 cases since the day prior, along with 27 additional deaths. The county's totals now stand at 47,822 cases and 2,143 deaths.

NHL adopts 24-team playoff format if it can resume season

The NHL announced Tuesday it will abandon the rest of the regular season and go straight into the playoffs with 24 teams instead of 16 if it is able to resume play.

LA County creates Inspector General role for skilled nursing facilities due to COVID-19 deaths

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously Tuesday to appoint an inspector general to oversee skilled nursing facilities, which account for more than half of the county's deaths from COVID-19.

Tips to help recent grads find a job as unemployment numbers continues to spike

With more than 38 million Americans filing for unemployment, how is a recent college grad supposed to find a job in their field? One word: Networking. 

LA County Sheriff's Dept. says 230 employees tested positive for COVID-19

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department reported Tuesday that 230 employees have tested positive for COVID-19 since the pandemic began, along with 822 jail inmates.

Dodger Stadium becomes LA County's largest COVID-19 testing site

A new COVID-19 testing site opened at Dodger Stadium Tuesday, which city officials say will accommodate three times more people than any other testing site in Los Angeles County.

Dangerous blood clots pose a perplexing coronavirus threat

Blood clots that can cause strokes, heart attacks and dangerous blockages in the legs and lungs are increasingly being found in COVID-19 patients, including some children.

Study ranks best and worst states for seniors during COVID-19 pandemic

A recent study conducted by researchers at Caring.com has ranked the best and worst states for seniors during the coronavirus crisis.