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The scenic and valuable piece of land in Manhattan Beach known as Bruce's Beach, which was a popular beach resort that was condemned and seized to force the Black family that owned it out of business, has been voted to be returned to the owners' descendants.
Southland leaders reacted quickly today to the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd, while law enforcement agencies remained on heightened alert in response to possible rallies or protests.
Southland leaders reacted quickly today to the conviction of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin in the death of George Floyd, while law enforcement agencies remained on heightened alert in response to possible rallies or protests.
Metrolink and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health are partnering to provide COVID-19 vaccinations Tuesday at some of Metrolink's stations.
Based on county Public Health guidance, the Hollywood Bowl will be able to welcome a limited-capacity audience of 4,000 people when concerts resume beginning in May. The LA Phil anticipates ramping up to greater capacity later in the summer as guidelines evolve.
Face masks aren't going anywhere anytime soon, though.
On the day Los Angeles County enacted loosened COVID-19 orange-tier business restrictions, speculation was already building today about a possible quick jump into the least-restrictive yellow tier. But how likely is that?
Rigorous new safety standards at schools include free coronavirus testing for students and staff on site each week at all 61 elementary schools and 11 early education enters set to open in stages starting April 12.
Californians aged 50 and older became eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations today — including Gov. Gavin Newsom — adding about 1.4 million Los Angeles County residents to the pool of people trying to get appointments. Despite the growing optimism , health officials continue to express concern about the spread of COVID-19 variants.
Moving to the orange tier authorizes the county to lift all capacity restrictions at retail and personal care businesses, while raising the capacity limit from 25% to 50% for movie theaters, churches, museums, zoos, aquariums and restaurants.
Los Angeles Unified is moving ahead with plans to reopen 61 elementary schools and 11 early education centers the week of April 12, requiring weekly COVID-19 testing for students and staff and enforcing rigorous safety standards.
Everyone aged 16 and over in the state of California will become eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine very soon, pointing to an anticipated sharp rise in the availability of doses.