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Tommy The Trojan Statue at USC
Southland university officials said today they are reviewing a directive from federal immigration authorities that could force thousands of international students out of the country if schools offer only online courses due to the coronavirus pandemic.
LA County COVID19 Update July 6
With younger residents continuing to drive up the number of coronavirus infections, the rate of people testing positive for the illness in Los Angeles County inched upward today.
Lena Hernandez in front of car
A woman who was captured on video making a pair of racist rants aimed at Asian Americans at a Torrance park in June is set to be arraigned in October.
Woman at Podium June 30 COVID19 LA County Update
COVID-19 continued to put pressure on the Los Angeles County hospital system today, with the number of patients continuing its upward march as the county confirmed another 2,000-plus cases.
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A proposal to establish more oversight of development projects that come before the Los Angeles City Council by creating an office to enforce corruption laws in real estate decisions moved a step forward today.
Signage saying beaches are closed because of COVID19
Los Angeles County beaches will be closed to the public over the Fourth of July weekend in an effort to prevent large gatherings that could lead to spread of the coronavirus
June 29 LA County COVID19 Update
Los Angeles County health officials said today restaurants and bars continue to fall short of meeting public-safety protocols
Los Angeles County Coronavirus Briefing June 22, 2020
The percentage of Los Angeles County residents being tested for coronavirus who turn out to be positive continued its ominous climb today, while the number of people hospitalized also inched upward.
Los Angeles County Coronavirus Briefing June 23, 2020
Los Angeles County's public health director warned today if people and businesses don't adhere to safety mandates, it could stall or even reverse efforts to reopen the economy.
Los Angeles County COVID-19 Briefing June 24, 2020
More than 30 additional deaths due to the coronavirus were reported today by Los Angeles County health officials, along with more than 1,260 new cases, while the number of people hospitalized due to COVID-19 continued its slow upward climb.
Coronavirus Los Angeles Update June 23rd
The coronavirus continued its rapid advance through Los Angeles County today, with health officials again announcing more than 2,000 new confirmed cases of the virus, along with 34 new deaths.
City Councilman Jose Huizar stands at podium with people behind him, holding signs reading "Affordable Housing Now" | Courtesy Office of Jose Huizar
Los Angeles City Councilman Jose Huizar, long considered the central figure in a nearly two-year federal bribery and corruption probe at City Hall, was arrested today at his Boyle Heights home.
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