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COVID reaches 'very high' level in CA, CDC wastewater data show; COVID on the rise in LA County
COVID-19 continues to mutate leaving us all more susceptible, and new data is showing just that.According to the CDC, California's wastewater has reached a "very high" level for COVID viral activity for the first time since last winter. Arkansas, Florida, Maryland, Nevada, Oregon and Texas have also recorded "very high" levels.Los Angeles County's Health Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer says L.A. County specifically is finding similar data."With the exception of deaths, which have stayed steady at about one person passing away every day," said Dr. Ferrer. "All of the other indicators for us, the number of cases, the number of people...
Los Angeles Council Member Spearheads Intervention at Sun Valley Junkyard Property Amid Legal Battle
Los Angeles City Council member Monica Rodriguez addressed the ongoing situation at a Sun Valley property that has been burdened with the accumulation of junk over the past five years. During a news conference held on Wednesday, Rodriguez recounted the city's efforts to tackle what many have referred to as a six-acre junkyard at 8633 La Tuna Canyon Road. This operation was highlighted by law enforcement presence, as seen from overhead footage captured by SkyCAL, where officers could be seen with their weapons drawn while navigating the cluttered lot. In a statement obtained by CBS, Rodriguez explained the city's legal actions, which started in 2019 when the property initially came to the attention of the Department of Building and Safety.
Low-income tenants to receive free attorneys when facing eviction under L.A. County plan
Los Angeles County leaders are moving ahead with a new plan to give free eviction attorneys to renters in need.If passed it would be the first policy of its kind in Southern California.Dozens of tenants appeared before the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to support the proposed Right to Counsel ordinance. It would guarantee low-income renters have the right to an attorney if they have to appear in eviction court."We have rights," said tenant Rafaela Menendez. "We have a voice."Officials say almost 50,000 renters receive eviction notices each year in the county and about 3% of these renters have...
Metro's 'tap to exit' pilot program, aimed at reducing fare evasion, could soon be expanded
A Metro pilot program aimed at reducing fare evasion and boosting rider safety could soon be expanded across the transit system, Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn announced Tuesday.Hahn, who chairs Metro's Board of Directors, said she supports expanding the "Tap to Exit" policy, following promising results of the pilot program at the North Hollywood station. According to the agency's Transit Watch App, there has been a roughly 40% reduction in reported crime and incidents at the station since the policy was implemented."The numbers cannot be ignored -- the Tap to Exit program is even more effective than many of...
One of SoCal's most fragrant festivals will bloom in Arcadia
The 10th Annual Plumeria Festival at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden. Friday, July 19 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, July 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 20 vendors, plumeria pros, food trucks, and music; LA Arboretum admission required. Several ethereal things can be your...
LA Councilman hires private security for Wilmington neighborhood
LOS ANGELES - One Los Angeles neighborhood has hired a private security firm to patrol the community for the next two years, after increased concern over public safety. City Councilman Tim McOsker, who represents the city's 15th District, said he's tapped into city money for part of the Wilmington neighborhood to hire private security company Peak Security to provide 7-day coverage for the next several years.
In one LA neighborhood, the prospect of losing ‘our little Vons’ hits hard
John Tsakoumakis has been shopping at the Vons grocery store on West 80th Street in Los Angeles' Westchester neighborhood for three decades. He lives a few blocks away, often making the trip on foot if he only has to pick up a few things. The store is convenient, he said,...
2 Southern California cities among top 5 for dogs in America
Dogs are the most popular pet in the United States by far and that popularity can especially be seen in Southern California. According to 2023 statistics from PetMD, 65.1 million U.S. households have a dog, and a report by U.S. News shows that pet ownership – and pet insurance signups – have increased significantly since […]
California is 1st state to ban school rules requiring parents get notified of child’s pronoun change
A new law in California bars school districts from passing policies that require schools to notify parents if their child asks to change their gender identification.
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