‘People in LA County flunked.’ Sheila Kuehl on the return COVID closures
LA County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl talks about this COVID-19 surge, balancing the health crisis with the economic crisis, possible fines for not wearing masks, and mixed messaging…
John Fremont played a key role in California becoming a state
John C. Fremont was instrumental in California becoming a state. He was one of the first two senators. He was the first Republican candidate for president in 1856.
Leslie Odom Jr. is absolutely captivating in film version of ‘Hamilton,’ says critic
Critics review “Hamilton,” a stage recording of Lin Manuel Miranda’s hit Broadway musical, available on Disney+; “Metamorphosis,” a Korean horror film; “The Truth,” about an actress…
The see-saw of opening and closing, and what the means for restaurants
Ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, Governor Gavin Newsom ordered that dining rooms in 19 counties must close again. The closures will last at least three weeks.
LAUSD board cuts $25 million from school police, puts it toward hiring mental health workers
The LAUSD board voted on Tuesday night to cut $25 million from the school police budget. That’s a 35% decrease to a department that employs more than 450 officers.
Inmates transferred from Chino to San Quentin prison, brought coronavirus with them
About 2600 California inmates have tested positive for coronavirus. About 1000 are at one facility: San Quentin in Marin County. San Quentin was coronavirus-free for months.
Employee tracking apps surge as telecommuting continues
In the U.S., businesses can ask their employees to download software that records which websites they’re on, takes screenshots of their computer, and tracks their cell phones.
Americans face threat of financial ruin as coronavirus continues
Heading into July, coronavirus is spreading in California, rent is due in one day, and extra unemployment benefits will run out soon. At least 40 million Americans are out of work.
Reports say Russia offered bounties for the killings of US troops in Afghanistan. Trump says he knew nothing
The Associated Press reports the White House knew more than a year ago that Russia offered bounties to Taliban-linked forces to kill coalition troops in Afghanistan.
LA orthopedic surgeon says physical interaction with patients may never happen again
As COVID-19 cases increase, hospitals are considering postponing elective procedures. That means another financial shock for doctors not involved in emergency care.
How business owners are managing as LA recloses bars due to COVID-19 spike
Ten days ago, bars reopened in LA County after being closed for months due to the coronavirus. Nine days ago, half a million people went out for a drink.
