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Changing face of COVID: Angelenos under 65 now make up most infections
CoronavirusDr. Oliver T. Brooks, Chief Medical Officer at Watts HealthCare Corporation, says he is increasingly seeing younger Angelenos coming into his hospital for COVID.
Answers to common back-to-school questions amid new COVID surge
Coronavirus"Being on buses, masks should certainly be required, while kids should be encouraged to walk or bike.
OC ethnic studies panel lacks diversity and expertise, says CSUN professor after dropping out
Race & EthnicityAs OC continues to debate whether ethnic studies should be included in the local K-12 curriculum, professor Theresa Montaño withdrew from the conservative-leaning OC Board of…
Immigrant families deserve parks without homeless tents, says possible mayoral hopeful Nury Martinez
HomelessnessNury Martinez says she wants homeless encampments restricted in her district because her constituents, including immigrant, working-class families, can enjoy public spaces.
LA’s small businesses are recovering so slowly, it’s troubling economists
Business & EconomyMore people are returning to stores, clubs and bars after some 16 months of the pandemic, but LA’s economic growth is still fragile and happening unevenly, and small businesses are…
Can a fix for LA homelessness come from private citizens? Supervisor Kathryn Barger bets on new task force
HomelessnessSupervisor Kathryn Barger co-authored a motion with Supervisor Hilda Solis to create a blue-ribbon commission, saying the entire county needs to be brought to the table to study what’s…
UCLA critical care doctor suggests his patience is running thin for people who refuse to get vaccinated
Coronavirus“We've had multiple Intensive Care Unit nurses who were years and years into their career decide to retire early.
Masks should be mainstream, LA’s flip-flopping policies erode public trust, says psychologist
CoronavirusLos Angeles County's new mask mandate is receiving pushback from individuals, businesses, and cities.
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PoliticsHoney Mahogany says she sees her election as a counter to the current political divisiveness and an example of the inclusivity that the Democratic Party represents.
LA lawmakers consider requiring people to be vaccinated in indoor public spaces
CoronavirusCity council members introduced a sort of "no shots, no service" mandate, following in the footsteps of New York City. In Los Angeles, would-be customers would have to show proof of at least one dose.
