The American Red Cross this week warned of a dangerously low supply of blood both around the country and in the Los Angeles area—and hoped to induce donations by automatically […]
Author Archives: City News Service
Posted inBusiness, COVID-19, Food, Health, Local, Local - AV
Are fast food workers at high risk for contracting COVID?
Fast food workers are at higher risk of contracting COVID-19 in addition to facing difficult work conditions during the pandemic, a new UCLA Labor Center study published this month reveals. […]
Posted inLocal - AV, News
Illegal pot growers, dispensaries subject to an increase in fines
Fines for cannabis grow operations and illegal dispensaries in unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County will soon be set at up to $30,000 per day, based on a vote this […]
Posted inCOVID-19, Health
Statewide mask mandate in place through Feb. 15
California’s secretary of Health and Human Services has set a statewide mandate requiring people to wear masks in indoor public settings to remain in place until at least Feb. 15. […]
Posted inCOVID-19, Government, Government/Politics, Health
Board looks for additional funding to expand COVID-19 testing
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors voted today to identify additional funding to expand COVID-19 testing—including for take-home test kits—as the number of infections spikes higher. Supervisors Hilda Solis […]
Posted inCovers
Legendary actor Sidney Poitier dies at 94
As waves of tributes continued to flow across social and legacy media honoring legendary actor Sidney Poitier, who broke color barriers when he became the first Black performer to win […]
Posted inCovers
Legendary actor Sidney Poitier dies at 94
As waves of tributes continued to flow across social and legacy media honoring legendary actor Sidney Poitier, who broke color barriers when he became the first Black performer to win […]
Posted inNational
Super Bowl a definite ‘go’ next month
Los Angeles County’s public health director and Board of Supervisors chair both insist the Super Bowl will go forward as planned at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood next month, despite concerns […]
Posted inLocal
Metro alters low-income discount fare program
Due to surging COVID-19 cases, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has canceled previously announced pop-up events this month aimed at enrolling low-income transit riders into its discounted fare […]
Posted inLocal - AV, News
Help locate deadly hit-and-run motorist
Authorities sought public help this week to find a hit-and-run motorist involved in the death of a pedestrian in Palmdale. The crash was reported about 2:15 a.m. Dec. 12 on […]
