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The Board of Regents that oversees the 10 University of California campuses today unanimously endorsed a state constitutional amendment that would allow race and gender to once again be considered in admissions.
Sheriff Alex Villanueva today vowed to conduct a thorough investigation -- with cooperation from state and federal law enforcement -- into the death of a 24-year-old Black man found hanging from a tree near Palmdale City Hall.
Another 19 fatalities due to the coronavirus were announced in Los Angeles County today, moving the county closer to the 3,000 mark in total deaths, while nearly 1,100 new cases of COVID-19 were also confirmed.
Health orders were relaxed again in Los Angeles County today, allowing businesses such as museums, gyms, galleries, RV parks and zoos to reopen, provided they impose restrictions such as ensuring social distancing and requiring face coverings.
As more businesses and attractions prepare to reopen, Los Angeles County reported another 46 deaths due to the coronavirus today, while also confirming the highest single-day total of new cases of COVID-19.
Businesses including gyms, museums, zoos, film studios and spectator-free sports arenas will be allowed to open in Los Angeles County beginning Friday.
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors today approved a number of proposals related to criminal justice reforms, including support for a statewide ban on carotid artery restraints. However, the board delayed a vote reforming on use-of-force policies.
The number of coronavirus cases in Los Angeles County topped 64,000 today and another 10 deaths were reported, while county officials said they are reviewing new state guidelines that could allow a wider array of businesses to reopen by week's end.
Los Angeles metropolitan area residents need to work 60.9 hours per week to pay the rent on a one-bedroom household in the city, according to a report released today that identified the toughest cities for residents to make rent across the country.
Los Angeles County health and elected officials again highlighted disparities in COVID-19 deaths among black residents today and also warned that a recent uptick in transmission rates could result in a lack of sufficient ICU beds in coming weeks.
From the shoreline to downtown and beyond, thousands of Southland residents came out in force again today in protest of police brutality and in condemnation of the death of George Floyd while being arrested by a white police officer in Minneapolis.
Coronavirus deaths continued to steadily increase in Los Angeles County today, with health officials announcing another 45 fatalities and more than 1,500 new cases.