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Senator Kamala Harris Formally Accepts Vice President of the United States Nomination
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Senator Kamala Harris Formally Accepts Vice President of the United States Nomination

Betti Halsell Contributing WriterAugust 19, 2020

Senator Kamala Harris accepted the nomination for Vice President of the United States, she stated, “I do so, committed to the values she taught me. To the word that teaches me to walk by faith, and not by sight. And to a vision passed on through generations of Americans—one that Joe Biden shares. A vision of our nation as a Beloved Community—where all are welcome, no matter what we look like, where we come from, or who we love.”

Los Angeles County Remains “Cautiously Hopeful” as COVID-19 Data Reflects a Decrease in Key Benchmarks
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Los Angeles County Remains “Cautiously Hopeful” as COVID-19 Data Reflects a Decrease in Key Benchmarks

Betti Halsell Contributing WriterAugust 17, 2020

The public health director explained that the decrease in numbers and signs of stabilization are due to the hard work the community did in unity. Businesses and residents that created a space of compliance and concern for safety is reflecting on a county scale. Although the public health department remains cautious, they also remain hopeful of the community and the continual unity in stopping the spread of coronavirus. The county will continue to monitor key benchmarks in hopes of seeing the numbers continue to decrease.  

Compton Requiring Face Coverings in Public
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Compton Requiring Face Coverings in Public

City News ServiceAugust 14, 2020

   The city of Compton will require people to wear face coverings in public to guard against further spread of the coronavirus, officials said today. 
The order applies to anyone within city limits failing to wear a face mask and business owners failing to comply with Los Angeles County shutdown orders and restrictions in accordance with the city’s local COVID-19 emergency order. 

2020 State of Black America Focuses on COVID-19 Effects to the Black Community
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2020 State of Black America Focuses on COVID-19 Effects to the Black Community

Faith Petrie, Contributing WriterAugust 13, 2020

Morial said that there needs to be immediate and long term action to mend the effects of COVID-19 on the African American community and the first step is recognizing that the health system in American is “broken.” “The entire system, it has to be done through an equity lens in a significant way,” Morial said.

Los Angeles City Mayor Announced “L.A. Connected” Responding to Massive Financial Struggles Among Family Households
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Los Angeles City Mayor Announced “L.A. Connected” Responding to Massive Financial Struggles Among Family Households

Betti Halsell Contributing WriterAugust 12, 2020

The goal for L.A. Connected is to Magnetize the resources to the communities that need them the most. The city plans for this platform to be an educational tool to empower families to receive the help they need. It is a network that includes various service providers through Los Angeles City WorkSource and FamilySource that will help Angelenos apply to the following: unemployment insurance, file their taxes, apply for as much as $8,000 in tax credits, and access federal stimulus checks, known as Economic Impact Payments, which total up to $1,200 per adult and $500 per child.

Los Angeles Board of Supervisors confirm Allocation of 1.2 Billion Dollars Received from Federal Government Through the CARES Act
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Los Angeles Board of Supervisors confirm Allocation of 1.2 Billion Dollars Received from Federal Government Through the CARES Act

Betti Halsell Contributing WriterAugust 10, 2020

Chairwoman Kathryn Barger confirmed the allocation of 1.2 billion dollars that Los Angeles County received from federal government through the CARES Act. She ensured these funds will provide the county with significant resources for residents and business owners. It will equip and encourage small businesses and organizations with knowledge and tools to remain open.

Los Angeles City Mayor Partners with Department of Water and Power to shut down Unsolicited Large Gatherings
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Los Angeles City Mayor Partners with Department of Water and Power to shut down Unsolicited Large Gatherings

Betti Halsell Contributing WriterAugust 5, 2020

Los Angeles data shows scaling increase in positive cases among the youth demographic. Younger individuals are contracting the virus in an increasing rate. The most common space for spread is through gatherings and extended outdoor leisure. The county stressed to avoid populated areas and to remain indoors as much as possible.

The Department of Health Services will Lease Medical Space to Respond to Health Issues in South East Los Angeles
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The Department of Health Services will Lease Medical Space to Respond to Health Issues in South East Los Angeles

Betti Halsell Contributing WriterAugust 5, 2020

Solis introduced a motion that passed on Tuesday; the Department of Health Services will lease medical space to respond to health issues in south east Los Angeles. At this new health center there will be primary care providers, nurses, case managers, case navigators, and other caring personnel to provide health services during COVID-19 and after the pandemic.

Former GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain dies of COVID-19
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Former GOP presidential hopeful Herman Cain dies of COVID-19

Lisa J. Adams Wagner, Associated PressAugust 2, 2020

Herman Cain, former Republican presidential candidate and former CEO of a major pizza chain who went on to become an ardent supporter of President Donald Trump, died Thursday of complications from the coronavirus. He was 74. Dan Calabrese, who authored a post on Cain’s website announcing the death, told The Associated Press that Cain died at an Atlanta hospital early Thursday morning. Cain had been ill with the virus for several weeks. It’s not clear when or where he was infected, but he was hospitalized less than two weeks after attending Trump’s campaign rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on June 20.

Mayor Garcetti Announces LAX will have a Travel Safety Ambassador Program
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Mayor Garcetti Announces LAX will have a Travel Safety Ambassador Program

Betti Halsell Contributing WriterJuly 29, 2020

The mayor Announced that Los Angeles International Airport will have a Travel Safety Ambassador Program. It encourages passengers to practice physical distancing and follow hygienic guidelines, in the Southwest Terminal 1 and at the Tom Bradley International Terminal there will be ambassadors to hand out free masks.