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Los Angeles County Sees Spike in Number of Coronavirus Patients
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Los Angeles County Sees Spike in Number of Coronavirus Patients

City News ServiceNovember 1, 2021

The number of coronavirus patients in Los Angeles County hospitals spiked for two days in a row, increasing to 672 from 659 on Saturday and 630 on Friday, according to the latest state figures.  Of those patients, 162 were being treated in intensive care, down from 172 the previous day. The latest numbers come as the county reported 1,118 new cases of COVID-19 and 11 additional deaths, bringing its cumulative totals to 1,493,170 cases and 26,637 deaths since the pandemic began, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The number of cases and deaths likely reflect reporting delays

Three Bodies Found in Balboa Island Home
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Three Bodies Found in Balboa Island Home

City News ServiceOctober 25, 2021

The bodies of two women and a man were found inside a Balboa Island home in Newport Beach today, and another man at the home was rushed to a hospital.

COVID Outbreak Among Students Forces Closure of LA School
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COVID Outbreak Among Students Forces Closure of LA School

City News ServiceOctober 22, 2021

Students at View Park Preparatory Accelerated Charter High School were expected to undergo a new round of COVID-19 testing today, after a sudden spike in cases among students last week prompted the school to return to remote learning — the first known virus-related campus closure in the county since schools welcomed students back.

Ridley-Thomas Suspended from LA Council, Hours Before Not Guilty Plea
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Ridley-Thomas Suspended from LA Council, Hours Before Not Guilty Plea

City News ServiceOctober 21, 2021

City Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas was suspended from office by a divided Los Angeles City Council today, hours before he entered a not-guilty plea to federal bribery and conspiracy charges stemming from his time serving on the county Board of Supervisors. Ridley-Thomas did not attend the downtown Los Angeles arraignment hearing in person, but entered his plea via video. A status conference in his case was set for Nov. 1, and a tentative trial date of Dec. 14. In a statement, the councilman’s attorney, Michael Proctor, said, “Today marks Day One of due process for Mark Ridley-Thomas.” “While some have rushed

Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas’ Statement on Today’s Council Vote
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Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas’ Statement on Today’s Council Vote

Sentinel News ServiceOctober 20, 2021

“I am humbled by the support of my colleagues who did not rush to judgment and disappointed in those who did. 11 members of this Council have stripped the constituents of the 10th District of their representation, of their voice and of their right to the services that they deserve. “

NO NEED TO RUSH TO JUDGEMENT
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NO NEED TO RUSH TO JUDGEMENT

Sentinel News ServiceOctober 20, 2021

Every man is supposed to be afforded the right to be considered innocent until proven guilty.  Today the Los Angeles City Council is considering a motion to suspend 10th District Council Member Mark Ridley-Thomas before he has been afforded the right to defend himself or even face his accusers.