State health officials extend SoCal stay-at-home order into 2021

As predicted, state health officials on Tuesday extended a stay-at-home order in Southern and Central California for at least the next three weeks due to an ongoing surge of COVID-19 cases during the holiday season. 

More families buying smaller turkeys, paring down Thanksgiving dinner

More and more people are opting to buy smaller turkeys this year as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has the CDC and health experts discouraging travel and large family gatherings.

Stationery store says people are making Christmas cards in lieu of family plans

With many people having to cancel family holiday plans, some are coming up with a creative way to connect with loved ones: making their own Christmas cards.

Wisconsin judge reimposes order limiting capacity of indoor gatherings

A Wisconsin judge reimposed an order from Gov. Tony Evers limiting the number of people who can gather in bars, restaurants and other indoor places.

Some hospital systems oppose Scottsdale dropping mask mandate

While the city of Scottsdale decided to end its mask mandate, Maricopa County's is still in place, causing much confusion and worry.

Facebook will begin allowing some employees to work from home permanently

Speaking from an internal staff meeting that was livestreamed on his Facebook, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company will allow some of its employees to work from home permanently. 

Rollerskaters rejoice! Throwback activity has revival during pandemic

As one person aptly asked on Twitter: "Who knew our society was only one pandemic away from collectively taking up baking, tie-dyeing and rollerblading?" 

Phoenix public libraries closed during COVID-19 outbreak see online services at an all-time high

While you can't physically visit the library, you can do so virtually and online business at Valley public libraries is way up. FOX 10's Stephanie Olmo has the details on the big increase.

Chick-fil-A launches meal kits as more people cook at home

The chicken chain is also ramping up its retail efforts selling bottles of its Polynesian sauces at retailers.

NJ stay at home order continued indefinitely

There is no end in sight for the stay-at-home order in New Jersey due to the coronavirus outbreak that is blamed for the deaths of more than 6,000 people in the state.