Greater LA
Ban on homeless camps in fire-prone areas, vax mandate for LAUSD students
Wildfires are often sparked by residents struggling with homelessness. LA County recently banned encampments in some of the highest fire risk areas. Homeowners in Topanga Canyon are glad, but some of their unhoused neighbors don’t want to leave.
By Steve Chiotakis • • 24m ListenWildfires are often sparked by residents struggling with homelessness. LA County recently banned encampments in some of the highest fire risk areas. Homeowners in Topanga Canyon are glad, but some of their unhoused neighbors don’t want to leave.
Also, LAUSD announced today that all students ages 12 and up must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 10, 2022 — unless they have a medical or other exemption. And a new food hall in Montebello is giving Black and Brown entrepreneurs mentorship, kitchen space, and capital to grow their restaurant concepts.
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3 storiesIn high-risk fire areas, homeless camps are now banned. But Topanga Canyon’s unhoused residents want to stay
Wildfires are often sparked by residents struggling with homelessness. LA County recently banned encampments in some of the highest fire risk areas. Homeowners in Topanga Canyon are glad, but some of their unhoused neighbors don’t want to leave.
Read the story8 minWe’ll try to keep your kids safe, regardless of your politics: LAUSD’s Jackie Goldberg on vax mandate
LAUSD Board member Jackie Goldberg already expects legal pushback to the vaccine mandate for LAUSD students. “Yes we’re assuming we will be sued. … It will be settled in court. But in the meantime, what we will be doing is saving lives.”
Read the story10 minFrom vacant lot to repurposed food hall, BLVD MRKT is revitalizing downtown Montebello
BLVD MRKT is a new food hall on the corner of Whittier Boulevard and South 6th Street in Montebello. It’s made up of seven repurposed shipping containers, two indoor kitchens, and a beer garden.
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