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Longtime L.A. journalist, Betty Pleasant, has died
Wave Staff Report Former Los Angeles Wave columnist Betty Jean Pleasant, a longtime L.A. journalist whose “Soulvine” column defined the…
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Coronavirus Digest
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…
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Coronavirus Digest
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…
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Coronavirus Digest
LA health officials urge Angelenos to get tested after crowd exposure
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer L.A. County health officials are urging anyone who has recently spent time in crowds…
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Coronavirus Digest
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…
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Coronavirus Digest
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…
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Coronavirus Digest
LA County sees highest number of daily COVID-19 cases since August
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer Yesterday, LA County reported the highest number of new daily COVID-19 cases since August:…
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Coronavirus Digest
CDC confirms airborne transmission of COVID-19
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer California colleges are struggling to prevent COVID -19 outbreaks, even with limited on-campus housing and…
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Coronavirus Digest
Staff Sues Riverside Hospital for Inadequate COVID-19 Protections
USPS staffing shortages are exacerbating coronavirus concerns about social distancing. A group of staff at Riverside Community Hospital are suing…
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