California 8th grader gives graduation speech to empty school yard

President Chima Oluo will post his pre-recorded speech on the school's website for the 1,000 peers and their families to view.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti says facial coverings now required while in public

People are now required to wear masks or facial coverings while in public in Los Angeles, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced on Wednesday as an executive order, but his order excludes children under 2 years old and people with disabilities who already had respiratory problems.

Businessman claims LADWP overcharging despite closure during COVID-19

“Right now businesses have zero revenue coming through the door. It is very frustrating,” said Ofir Anchel, Owner of Sun Spa Tanning in Sherman Oaks.

L.A. County beaches reopen Wednesday with social distancing rules

Los Angeles County from Rancho Palos Verdes to Malibu reopened its beaches Wednesday in the latest cautious easing of coronavirus restrictions that have closed most California public spaces and businesses for nearly two months.

Former California Governor Jerry Brown: President Trump 'abdicated' in coronavirus response

While calling for increased testing and tracing in the face of COVID-19, former California Governor Jerry Brown accused President Trump of shirking his responsibility as Commander-in-Chief.

More businesses allowed to reopen while 'Safer at Home' Order extended indefinitely

Los Angeles County has extended its “Safer at Home” order indefinitely. While the county is slowly reopening some businesses, health leaders are urging people to still remain at home as much as possible, as L.A. County lost nearly another 50 lives overnight.

Amber Alert child, father last seen in North Hollywood located

Minutes after an Amber Alert was issued for 5-year-old Victoria Suarez, authorities found the girl and took her father, 29-year-old Jose Suarez into custody.

Oakland police suspend sex offender registrations during COVID-19 pandemic

The Oakland Police Department has suspended registrations for sex offenders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, offenders who want to follow the law are in violation and the city has no up-to-date records on the locations of hundreds of sex offenders.

5 kids found in crate attached to truck with no ventilation, water, AC, while temps neared 100 degrees

Five children were found in a small crate attached to the bed of a truck with no ventilation, water or air conditioning, while outside temperatures were around 100 degrees, authorities said Wednesday.

California State University system to continue online classes for fall semester

Most students won't be returning to campuses within the California State University System in the fall, the chancellor announced Tuesday, stating that classes will remain primarily online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

LA County will likely keep some stay-at-home restrictions in place through July

Los Angeles County's stay-at-home order will likely be extended until the end of July, unless county health officials see "dramatic change in this virus or in the tools" available to fight COVID-19, Dr. Barbara Ferrer, the county's top public health official, told the Board of Supervisors Tuesday.

Olvera Street merchants want help from city of LA

Olvera Street is known as the "Birthplace of Los Angeles," but merchants are fearful they won't be able to save the businesses there because of the pandemic.

7 California counties get OK to more quickly reopen

El Dorado, Butte, Lassen, Nevada, Placer, Amador and Shasta counties have had no or few virus deaths were the first to win state permission to reopen their economies more quickly.

California healthcare workers to be honored with fighter jet flyovers

The famous U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will be honoring frontline COVID-19 responders and essential workers with flights over Southern California on May 15.

FOX 11 Investigates: Dentists' struggle for PPE during COVID-19 crisis

'Personal Protective Equipment' or PPE is already a part of a dentist’s wardrobe with the mask, the gloves, and eye protection.    

Sports Academy retires 'Mamba' from its name 'out of respect' for Kobe Bryant's legacy

The Mamba Sports Academy which was created in partnership with Los Angeles Lakers legend, Kobe Bryant, has retired "Mamba" from its name and will resume as Sports Academy, it was announced Tuesday.