Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors

City Seeks Evaluation of LAPD Captain Who Alleges Stress From Nude Photo

The city of Los Angeles is asking a judge to order an independent psychological examination of a Los Angeles police captain who says she suffered physically and emotionally after a nude photo of a woman was circulated in the workplace amid false claims that the image depicted the plaintiff.

LA Ordinance to Reduce Plastic Foodware Waste Takes Effect

Hoping to alleviate costs for restaurants and reduce plastic waste, a Los Angeles city ordinance will take effect today making disposable foodware, including utensils and napkins, only available at restaurants when requested by customers.

COVID Hospitalizations Drop to 600 in Los Angeles County

The number of coronavirus patients in Los Angeles County hospitals has dropped to an even 600, falling from 604 on Saturday, according to the latest state figures. Of those patients, 163 were in intensive care, down from 170 the previous day.

LA City Council OKs Changes to Proof-of-Vaccination Ordinance

The Los Angeles City Council today approved enforcement measures and modifications for its new law requiring Angelenos patronizing indoor restaurants, gyms, entertainment and recreational facilities, personal care establishments and some city buildings to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.

LA Firefighters Union Denied TRO Against Vaccine Mandate

A judge today denied an application by the Los Angeles city firefighters’ union for a temporary restraining order preventing enforcement of a mandate requiring its employees to be vaccinated against COVID- 19, saying there was no evidence of immediate harm.

Fast-Food Workers Strike in Support of Assembly Bill

Fast-food workers held a statewide strike today, staging rallies outside McDonald’s locations in Monterey Park, South Los Angeles and Hollywood as part of a protest against allegedly unsafe working conditions and to demand passage of Assembly Bill 257.