By Sue Favor Contributing Writer SOUTH LOS ANGELES — Being vaccinated against COVID-19 could pay dividends, thanks to one South Los Angeles business owner. Those […]
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Young people need protection that vaccination brings
By Dr. Jerry P. Abraham Guest Columnist California has made great strides in fighting the coronavirus pandemic. The state continues to set new records, achieving […]
Officials stress vaccinations as COVID cases decline
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — With state and local incentives up for grabs, Los Angeles County health officials continue to urge residents to get […]
More than half of county residents have been vaccinated
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County has reached the milestone of fully vaccinating half of its population age 16 and over against […]
Aftereffects of COVID-19 could be worse, experts say
By Marie Y. Lemelle Contributing Writer Think the worse is over after surviving COVID-19? Think again. National and global studies reveal that the persistent aftereffects […]
Dodgers getting no relief from their bullpen
SPORTS DIGEST By Don Wanlass Contributing Editor It was the team’s weakest link going in to spring training and it still is. The Dodgers have […]
County advancement to next state tier put on hold
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County’s weeks-long decline in new COVID-19 case rates stalled April 6 with the release of updated state […]
Income inequality is worse than you think
ON THE MONEY By John Grace Contributing Columnist As my father, who owned an upholstery shop, would say back in the day, “Let’s get down […]
Agencies help tenants apply for rent relief program
By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — With a monthly rent of $1,300, Claudia Chacon witnessed early into the pandemic the economic blow restaurant […]
West Hollywood sales tax increase to take effect April 1
Independent Staff Report WEST HOLLYWOOD — The city is reminding local shoppers and businesses that a sales tax rate change takes effect April 1. The […]