Inauguration Day: Biden to hold memorial for COVID-19 victims before taking oath

President-elect Joe Biden is planning a lighting ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to honor those killed by the coronavirus the day before he is sworn into office on Jan. 20.

Rapid COVID-19 testing facility opens at LAX

A COVID-19 rapid-testing facility with an on-site lab capable of producing results in 3-5 hours launched Thursday at Los Angeles International Airport.

Unemployment benefit claims unexpectedly fall as coronavirus lockdowns widen

The number of Americans filing for first-time unemployment benefits fell last week amid a rise in COVID-19 infections and new restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the disease.

China approves 1st homegrown vaccine as COVID-19 pandemic surges globally

China has approved its first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine for general use, marking the addition of another vaccine as the virus surges back around the world.

Away from hospital, East Bay nurses volunteer with homeless

Two nurses treating COVID patients at John Muir hospital in Concord also worked with people that are homeless.

New coronavirus variant reaches California
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A more contagious variant of the coronavirus has been found in Southern California, Gov. Newsom revealed.

Dr. Drew Pinsky tests positive for COVID-19

One of the most recognizable doctors in the nation and "FOX 11 Special Report" co-host Dr.

New Year's Eve celebrations toned down worldwide

The coronavirus scourge that dominated the year is also looming over New Year's festivities and forcing officials worldwide to tone them down.

Violations issued to Bay Area establishments promoting New Year's Eve parties

A few Bay Area restaurants have found themselves in trouble for attempting to violate the state health order and try to throw New Year’s Eve parties.

Stanford Medicine again accused of bungling vaccination program

Stanford Medical Center finds itself embarrassed and under criticism for administering a COVID-19 vaccine to non-clinical and non-front line staff.

UK COVID-19 variant detected in Southern California: Gov. Newsom

Health officials confirmed a new coronavirus variant first identified in the United Kingdom has been detected in Southern California, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday. 

Newsom announces $2B incentive plan to reopen in-person learning at elementary schools

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $2 billion package of financial incentives to encourage a return to in-person classroom instruction for California elementary school students.

California sets new record for COVID deaths
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California recorded its highest number of deaths in a single day from COVID-19 on Tuesday. State figures showed that other troubling stats were increasing too, like the number of people hospitalized.

Treasury: $600 relief checks on the way, while increase to $2,000 stalled
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$600 paper checks have been mailed and deposits will continue to roll out over the coming days. But, the increase to $2,000 has been stalled. Candese Charles reports