By Emily Jo Wharry, Contributing Writer
L.A. museums are losing millions in admission revenue, according to the group that operates the Natural History Museum in Exposition Park.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, which typically relies on inmates to fight wildfires, is facing a shortage of firefighters due to the early release of incarcerated individuals who were at risk of contracting COVID-19. — CBS Sacramento
Although L.A. County remains on the state’s coronavirus watchlist, neighboring counties’ gradual return to normalcy may serve as a useful comparison for gauging L.A.’s ability to reopen businesses and schools. — Patch Los Angeles
COVID-19 Daily Update:
August 24, 2020
New Cases: 1,198 (232,893 to date)
New Deaths: 13 (5,558 to date)
Current Hospitalizations: 1,219 pic.twitter.com/fasLeVmr2s— LA Public Health (@lapublichealth) August 24, 2020
In a letter to the L.A. County Board of Supervisors, Inspector General Max Huntsman reported that sheriff’s deputies are not wearing proper face masks while on duty. — LAist
The National History Museums of Los Angeles County anticipate a $13 million loss in revenue due to COVID-19 closures. — CBS Los Angeles
the human had another video call today. but this time. they put me in front of the screen. gave me their headset. and walked away. it may have been a joke to them. but this is exactly the promotion. i have been waiting for
— Thoughts of Dog (@dog_feelings) August 20, 2020
