By Cynthia Gibson Contributing Writer CULVER CITY — The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is offering free flu shots at a drive-through clinic […]
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Raising Compassionate Leaders is goal of nonprofit
MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Last year, Denica Gordon-Mandel and her three sisters were sitting around talking about what it was like […]
WeHo plans drive-through youth Halloween event
Independent Staff Report WEST HOLLYWOOD — The city’s Recreation Services Division will host its annual youth Halloween event reimagined with health and safety protocols as […]
As COVID-19 cases rise across the U.S., California rate stays low
The U.S. is experiencing a 25% increase in COVID-19 cases overall. California is seeing a slight increase in new cases per day but is doing notably […]
Health officials fear Halloween gatherings will worsen spike in COVID-19 cases
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer COVID-19 infections are rising, and L.A. County public health officials are worried that the spike will worsen following Halloween celebrations. — L.A. […]
Beverly Hills bans trick-or-treating
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer Beverly Hills has banned any trick-or-treating (and car-based “trunk-or-treating”) on Oct. 31. While the practice was briefly banned by L.A. […]
LA County breaks 4-Day spike in COVID-19 cases
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer Hundreds of Lakers fans took to the streets of downtown L.A. last night to celebrate the team’s 17th NBA […]
Health care, civil rights and the Supreme Court
By Ben Jealous Guest Columnist The Republican Party’s rush to fill the vacant U.S. Supreme Court seat before the election is a terrible threat to […]
Counties across California experience uptick in COVID-19 cases
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer Several counties across California are seeing an uptick in COVID-19 cases. Health officials say data collected over the next few […]
Domestic violence incidents surge during pandemic
Rx REPORT By Marie Y. Lemelle Contributing Writer The global pandemic revealed problems that have been part of our coexistence: systemic racism, health disparities and […]