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Charter, Comcast Offer 60 Days of Free Internet Service to Homes with Students

March 13, 2020

 As many Southland educational institutions are closing as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, a pair of internet providers today announced plans to provide free internet to households with students. Charter and Comcast announced Friday that they would offer 60 days of complimentary broadband to homes with K-12 or college students. For households that do not already have a subscription, Charter said that beginning Monday, it will provide free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi up to 100 Mbps, and that installation fees will be waived. The company also said it will partner with school districts to ensure local communities are aware

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L.A. County Confirms 8 More Coronavirus Cases, Bringing Total to 40

City News ServiceMarch 13, 2020

Los Angeles County health officials confirmed eight more local cases of coronavirus today, including three with unknown
sources of exposure, further increasing the evidence of “community transmission” of the illness.

The eight new cases bring the overall county total to 40, including four cases being overseen by Long Beach health officials and one by Pasadena health officials.

LAUSD, Other Southland School Districts To Close Due to Coronavirus
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LAUSD, Other Southland School Districts To Close Due to Coronavirus

City News ServiceMarch 13, 2020

“The public health crisis crated by the coronavirus is not something any of us could have reasonably expected to happen, and we are in uncharted waters as we work to prevent the spread of the illness,” Beutner said in a news conference Friday morning. “We have been following the guidance of public health experts on how we can keep all who are part of our school community … safe in the midst of the growing health crisis.

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Los Angeles City Housing Department to Limit Services Due to Coronavirus

City News ServiceMarch 13, 2020

The Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department announced that to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, the department today temporarily closed its five public counters. HCIDLA will maintain operations but limit the scope of its work to prevent exposure to both staff and the public, according to Rushmore Cervantes, the department’s general manager. The HCIDLA hotline will continue service during regular business days and hours. Residents can call 866-557-7368 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, or submit housing-related inquiries to hcidla.lacity.org/ask- hcidla. Effective Monday, Systematic Code Enforcement Program inspections will be suspended until further notice. HCIDLA

Councilman Herb Wesson response to Coronavirus pandemic
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Councilman Herb Wesson response to Coronavirus pandemic

Sentinel News ServiceMarch 12, 2020

The time has come to pull out all the stops. With so many folks living paycheck to paycheck, or relying on tips or gig work to pay their bills, we know there will be extra stress placed on Angelenos that many simply can’t afford. These common-sense measures will help us keep people in their homes and prevent the even greater public health crisis that mass evictions and foreclosures could create.

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LACoFD COVID-19 Exposure

Sentinel News ServiceMarch 12, 2020

On March 9, 2020, the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD) responded to a patient in cardiac arrest. Our personnel provided our standard excellent patient care and managed to resuscitate and transport the patient to a local area hospital. Unfortunately, the patient passed away. The County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health (DPH) later confirmed that the patient had COVID-19. LACoFD expresses its deepest sympathies and condolences to the family and friends of the patient who sadly succumbed to this illness.

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Los Angeles Master Chorale Cancels Presentations, Public Gatherings and Education Programs Due to COVID-19

Sentinel News ServiceMarch 12, 2020

Amidst rising concerns regarding the COVID-19 global outbreak, Governor Newsom’s strong recommendation that all gatherings of 250 or more people across the entire state be canceled, and the County of Los Angeles’s order that The Music Center close its theatres, The Los Angeles Master Chorale and the other resident companies of The Music Center (Center Theatre Group, LA Opera, and LA Phil), along with TMC Arts / Glorya Kaufman Presents Dance at The Music Center, will close their theatres (Ahmanson Theatre, Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, Mark Taper Forum, and Walt Disney Concert Hall) effective today, March 12, 2020, and cancel all presentations, public gatherings, and education programs through at least March 31, 2020.

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Los Angeles Public Library Cancels Public Events in March, All 73 Libraries Continue to Operate With Standard Hours

Sentinel News ServiceMarch 12, 2020

The Los Angeles Public Library has canceled all programs, events and meeting room bookings through March 31. The action follows state and city recommendations and is taken as a precaution to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus, and protect staff and patrons including the most vulnerable Angelenos.

WATCH: City of L.A. – What You Should Know About the Coronavirus
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WATCH: City of L.A. – What You Should Know About the Coronavirus

Sentinel News ServiceMarch 12, 2020

City of L.A. : What You Should Know About the Coronavirus Mayor Eric Garcetti Statement to Public: Hi, I hear you. I know there’s uncertainty and anxiety right now in our communities about the novel coronavirus outbreak. Everyone’s feeling on edge, and I want to make sure you have everything you need to stay informed, prepare yourself, and take action to help limit the risk of spreading the virus. Here’s an overview of the latest steps the City is taking to prevent the spread of COVID-19, remain vigilant, and keep Los Angeles safe and healthy. First of all, I encourage