By Marie Y. Lemelle Contributing Writer According to the Centers of Prevention and Disease Control, there are millions of people living with sickle cell disease […]
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County has first all-women Board of Supervisors
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Five women run Los Angeles County, controlling the Board of Supervisors for the first time since its inception in […]
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 to get tested for the […]
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 […]
LA County avoids COVID-19 surge following Labor Day weekend
By Emily Jo Wharry Contributing Writer Coronavirus-related hospitalizations are decreasing in L.A. County. While there appears to be no surge caused by Labor Day weekend, health officials […]
South Gate creates social distancing art program
By Ashley Orona, Contributing Writer South Gate — City officials announced an art contest Aug. 6 to raise awareness of social distancing measures designed to […]