By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer LEIMERT PARK — Adé E. Neff is an avid cyclist who rides his bike everywhere. It’s his sole means of […]
Tag: COVID-19
Lynwood votes to freeze public safety contract increases
By Jose Ivan Cazares Contributing Writer LYNWOOD — The City Council voted unanimously July 21 to approve its public safety contracts with the Los Angeles […]
New COVID-19 testing site opens in South Gate
By Ashley Orona Contributing Writer SOUTH GATE — A new drive-through COVID-19 testing site opened July 27 as part of Los Angeles County’s efforts to […]
Rx REPORT: The link between COVID-19 and depression
By Marie Y. Lemelle, Contributing Writer More than 4.7 million Americans have been infected with COVID-19, according to the Johns Hopkins University COVID-19 global tracking map. […]
Westside Food Bank sees surge in need for assistance
MAKING A DIFFERENCE By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer Prior to COVID-19, the Westside Food Bank had already begun to see record-level increases in the need […]
Health official praises public as COVID-19 numbers start to drop
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The county’s public health director says the closure of bars and elimination of indoor dining, along with cooperation from […]
Fauci encourages Blacks to take part in COVID-19 clinical tests
By Stacy Brown, NNPA Newswire WASHINGTON — African Americans should participate in clinical trials to find a cure for the coronavirus, Dr. Anthony Fauci told a […]
Camp Laurel focuses on needs of at-risk youth
MAKING A DIFFERENCE There are plenty of summer camps for kids around the country, but Camp Laurel, according to its founder, is the only one […]
Health officials encourage residents to file census forms
LOS ANGELES — County residents are falling behind the rest of the state in responding to the 2020 census, leading county officials to remind everyone […]
Rx REPORT: How COVID-19 can damage lungs
By Marie Y. Lemelle, Contributing Writer As a radiologist for the Medical Center Radiologist serving the Sentara Hospital System and Bon Secours Hospital System, Dr. Jose […]