By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer
Counties in Southern California are struggling to meet the state’s criteria for progressing to a less-restrictive reopening tier. On Tuesday, 10 counties graduated to Tier 2 or Tier 3. L.A. County remains in Tier 1 and Orange and San Diego Counties are in Tier 2. — L.A. Times
There’s been a spike in paintball shootings — yes, you read correctly — on the streets of L.A. LAPD attributes the rise to COVID-19 restlessness from players whose paintball facilities remain closed. — ABC Los Angeles
A new legal battle could impact the future of mall reopening plans in Los Angeles County in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic https://t.co/XYPrlcXN7x
— KCAL News (@kcalnews) September 29, 2020
L.A. public schools will not reopen until at least November, according to LAUSD superintendent Austin Beutner. Across California, some K-12 students and parents are participating in a weeklong “Zoom out” to protest school closures. — CBS Los Angeles, CBS Los Angeles
Outdoor playgrounds are now allowed to reopen in California. — KTLA
Steven Argula prepares a barbecue while wearing a protective face mask. Photo by Afonso Salcedo.
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