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Lead Stories

Supervisors call for symposium on street takeover events

September 14, 2023

By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — Street takeovers have moved up significantly on the priority list of the county Board of Supervisors, prompting […]

Bell Gardens to impose new rules on street vendors

April 20, 2023

By Alfredo Santana Contributing Writer BELL GARDENS — The city is getting ready to roll out enforcement of new rules for street vendors selling hot […]

County COVID-19 rates declining again

September 1, 2022

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Just weeks after moving from the federal government’s “high” COVID-19 activity category to the “medium” rating thanks to falling […]

County extends mask mandate for public transportation

May 26, 2022

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — With COVID-19 case numbers steadily rising — enough to push Los Angeles County into the “medium” virus risk level […]

County will no longer require vaccine proof for indoor gatherings

March 24, 2022

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County will align with the state and lift the requirement that attendees of indoor mega-events such as […]

County officials to ease indoor mask regulations

February 24, 2022

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — In a major policy shift, Los Angeles County will ease its indoor mask mandate to allow people vaccinated against […]

COVID hospital numbers drop for eighth consecutive day

February 3, 2022

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The number of COVID-19-positive patients in Los Angeles County hospitals fell for the eighth consecutive day Feb. 1, while […]

County expands COVID testing as surge continues

January 20, 2022

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — The number of COVID-19-positive patients in Los Angeles County hospitals continues to rise, reaching a level Jan. 17 nearly […]