LOS ANGELES — County officials will unveil a comprehensive effort to tackle persistent student absenteeism rates that remain elevated from pre-pandemic levels, framing attendance as […]
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County unveils gun violence prevention platform
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The county Department of Public Health has unveiled a multi-point Gun Violence Prevention Platform to address firearm homicides impacting […]
County to end coronavirus emergency March 31
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The county Board of Supervisors agreed to end the county’s local emergency declarations due to COVID-19 at the end […]
Cities with casinos seek help from county
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — City officials from Commerce, Bell Gardens and Hawaiian Gardens are urging county health officials to repeal an […]
County health system not yet overwhelmed by pandemic
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The county reported more than 8,000 additional COVID-19 cases Dec. 7 and another hospitalization record, contributing to a spike […]
Southern California receives phone alert urging residents to stay home
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer Today, Southern California residents received an Amber Alert-style notification urging people to stay home except for essential activity. As of […]
Amidst a pandemic, new restaurant opens in Crenshaw District
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer CRENSHAW — Nearly nine months into the pandemic, when many restaurants are struggling to stay afloat, a focused and determined […]
LA begins three-week Stay-at-Home order
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer Starting today, L.A. County is under a stay-at-home order for at least three weeks. Gatherings with other households are prohibited, […]
Public health department pushes for stricter restrictions as LA reaches ‘most alarming metrics’ yet
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer The L.A. County public health department is urging people to cancel their Thanksgiving plans — even if they’re small. Director […]
County to use schools for coronavirus vaccinations
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — As the possibility of a vaccine for COVID-19 takes shape, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted Nov. […]