The Board of Supervisors voted this week to cancel property tax penalties and other fees incurred by property owners who have been financially impacted by the county’s moratorium on evictions […]
Tag: COVID-19
County health suggests continued use of masks in indoor settings
Los Angeles County’s health director continued urging residents this week to wear masks, even though they’re no longer required in most indoor settings, saying they still offer strong protection against […]
Rent relief help is coming for LA County residents
The Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) announced that the California state, “Housing Is Key,” rent relief program will be accepting applications until March 31. This program’s mission is to provide […]
The ‘Mother of Black Hollywood:’ Acclaimed actress Jenifer Lewis
Jenifer Lewis is everything you would imagine and more. Known and loved as “The Mother of Black Hollywood,” and named a “National Treasure,” by TV Guide, Lewis has been bringing […]
LA County has lifted indoor mask mandate
In a major policy shift, Los Angeles County has lifted its indoor mask mandate to allow people vaccinated against COVID-19 to remove face coverings indoors at establishments that verify patrons’ […]
Unvaccinated are 12 times more likely to die from virus
As the county continues to make steady progress decreasing transmission rates associated with the Omicron surge, the stark differences in COVID-19 outcomes between residents who are vaccinated and those who […]
Unvaccinated are 12 times more likely to die from virus
As the county continues to make steady progress decreasing transmission rates associated with the Omicron surge, the stark differences in COVID-19 outcomes between residents who are vaccinated and those who […]
No evidence breastfeeding can transmit virus to babies
There is no evidence COVID-19 can be transmitted from mothers to infants through breastfeeding, according to findings released this week by UCLA researchers. The study led by UCLA Health and […]
COVID-19’s staggering death toll within the Black community
It is a known fact that the Black community in Los Angeles County has one of the highest case rates of COVID-19, yet one of the lowest vaccination rates. It […]
WHO chief suggests omicron is likely not last COVID-19 variant
The head of the World Health Organization says that omicron is likely not the last variant of COVID-19 to arise. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO’s director-general, applauded an assortment of medical […]

