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CHHS Secretary Ghaly Warns That High School Athletics May Be Postponed Again

January 19, 2021 7:12 pmJanuary 19, 2021 7:13 pm

On Tuesday, California Health and Human Services (CHHS) Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly announced that there may be another delay in returning high school and other youth sports programs back after the long COVID-19 suspension of play. At a news conference,...

Los Angeles Air Quality Agency Suspends Pollution Limits For Crematoriums

January 19, 2021 2:16 pmJanuary 19, 2021 5:58 pm

On Monday, the South Coast Air Quality Management District passed an emergency executive order announcing the suspension of all air quality rules for crematoriums to help clear the large backlog in the Los Angeles area. The order, now in full...

LA Schools Superintendent Asks City, State to Have Schools Become Vaccination Sites

January 18, 2021 8:42 pm

On Monday, Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Superintendent Austin Beutner announced that he requested both state and local officials to immediately turn all schools in the district into COVID-19 vaccination sites. In a letter to both California Health and...

Off-Road Vehicle Regulation Bill Introduced Again in Senate

January 18, 2021 6:13 pm

During the week, a competition motorcycle and ATV bill that would add numerous regulations to off-road and racing events on public land was introduced in the Senate following a similar bill failing to pass due to last year’s shortened, COVID-19...

California Giving Convicted Criminals COVID Vaccine for Several Weeks Ahead of Vulnerable Elderly

January 15, 2021 12:03 pmJanuary 15, 2021 12:03 pm

California has been vaccinating convicted criminals for several weeks. After claiming to prioritize the elderly and most vulnerable, state officials allowed young and healthy inmates to receive the COVID vaccine ahead of the elderly and sick. Inmates’ attorneys have been...

Gov. Newsom Proposes Statewide Unemployed Artist Funding

January 13, 2021 9:21 pm

Earlier this week, the California Arts Council portion of Governor Gavin Newsom’s 2021-2022 budget proposal was released, detailing a plan to create a $15 million artistry program that would start a COVID-19 outreach and safety encouragement campaign. According to the...

LA School District Board Votes That District Can Sue State Over Gov. Newsom’s Reopening Plan

January 13, 2021 6:09 pmJanuary 13, 2021 6:11 pm

On Tuesday, the board of the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) voted unanimously to sue California if the state decides to continue on with Governor Gavin Newsom’s reopening plan. Announced in late December, Governor Newsom currently calls for a...