LA County shuts down all outdoor dining

By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer

Starting Wednesday at 10 p.m., outdoor dining at all L.A. County restaurants, bars, breweries and wineries will shut down due to the rising coronavirus case count, with only takeout, drive-thru and delivery available. The county reported 4,097 new cases on Sunday, and the state reported more than 15,000. — ABC Los AngelesAP

Although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has urged Americans to cancel their Thanksgiving travel plans, many are still flocking to LAX, heading out for the holidays. — CBS Los Angeles

Low-income L.A. residents can apply for utility bill payment assistance through the Department of Water and Power up until next Sunday. — Spectrum News 1

A new COVID-19 testing supersite is opening at the San Fernando Recreation Park tomorrow, designed for those who don’t have a car. Appointments are not required, and the site will have the capacity to test 3,000 people and administer 500 flu shots per day. — CBS Los Angeles

Despite the pandemic, Immigration and Customs Enforcement leaders are seeking to increase, or “repopulate,” the number of immigrants detained at their facilities. — KTLA

Mike Anaya wears a furry animal mask while waiting outside Tacos Tu Madre in Los Feliz. Photo by Afonso Salcedo.

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