By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer
Coronavirus-related hospitalizations are decreasing in L.A. County. While there appears to be no surge caused by Labor Day weekend, health officials said young people continue to drive new COVID-19 transmissions. — L.A. Times, NBC Los Angeles, KTLA
Social distancing has transformed the way political campaigns are taking place. Candidates in the competitive races for the L.A. City Council, the County Board of Supervisors and L.A. Unified school board are substituting Zoom meet-and-greets and “text parties” for door-to-door canvassing. — L.A. Times
"The incidence of Covid-19 in the United States is now highest among young adults ages 20 to 29, who from June to August accounted for more than 20 percent of all confirmed cases."https://t.co/kgdJiENkh3
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You can now borrow materials from L.A. libraries, then sit outside to use free their Wi-Fi and attend various virtual classes. — L.A. Times
Street vendors can apply for grants of up to $5,000 to purchase necessary equipment and permits, thanks to a City Council allocation of federal COVID-19 CARES Act funding. — FOX Los Angeles
L.A. Comic Con organizers are planning an in-person event for December at the 1.2-million-square-foot Los Angeles Convention Center. — Los Angeles Daily News
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Steven Argula prepares a barbecue while wearing a protective face mask. Photo by Afonso Salcedo.
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