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LACMA’s demolition during COVID-19
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the demolition of four aging buildings at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art has begun. It’s the first major step in the construction of a $750 million redesign.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 25m ListenAmid the COVID-19 pandemic, the demolition of four aging buildings at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art has begun. It’s the first major step in the construction of a $750 million redesign. Also, we learn how social workers are conducting virtual home visits.
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3 storiesHow social workers are doing their jobs online amid COVID-19
When LA’s “Safer at Home” order was enacted, Ava Moten was gripped by anxiety.
Read the story9 minImmigrants at Adelanto ICE facility face COVID-19 danger
This week, the ACLU of Southern California sued the Department of Homeland Security over health and safety concerns at an ICE facility in Adelanto, California, where more than 1300 people are detained.
Read the story9 minLACMA demolition starts amid coronavirus. Some Angelenos are surprised, shocked, outraged
The Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is taking down four buildings to make room for a new $750 million structure. Demolition began on April 6, and by Easter Sunday, the Leo S. Bing Theater was reduced to a pile of rubble. Many Angelenos are shocked and upset.
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