By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer
California’s positive test rate is 3.5%, the lowest it’s been since March. Out of caution regarding a post-Labor Day spike, L.A. County will not authorize further business reopenings until at least the end of September. — L.A. Times, CBS Los Angeles
To avoid the coronavirus, pregnant mothers are turning to midwives to facilitate at-home births — a practice historically led by Black women. — L.A. Times
Since the #CA Tier assignments started 8/31/2020, #LA County has gone from 13 to 11 to now 8.1 cases per 100,000 people. When the county gets to 7, it can move to the next Tier, with more possible reopening, including schools, per state guidelines. #COVID19 #coronavirus
— LosFelizLedger (@LosFelizLedger) September 15, 2020
Today, the Los Angeles Board of Supervisors will vote on whether to distribute an additional $130 in federal coronavirus relief funding. If passed, $50 million will fund food programs, $30 million will support community health outreach, $23 million will help the homeless and $10 million will go to small businesses. — Press-Telegram
A 117-year-old magic shop in Azusa, Owen’s Magic Supreme, is closing down. — ABC Los Angeles
Although all 80 L.A. County school districts remain closed, when students do return, they will be required to present a negative coronavirus test for admission. The district is also creating a website that tracks the number of positive cases broken down by grade and student cohort. — L.A. Times
@mfbenji Person justifying their group photo in a pandemic #fyp #comedy #gaycomedy #sksksk
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