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Los Angeles County Reimagines School Education System and Partner with School Districts to Create Plans for Resurgence

Betti Halsell Contributing WriterJuly 27, 2020

Chairwoman of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors Kathryn Barger spoke about the school year that is vastly approaching, there is a social and economic out-turn during this pandemic. School closure has played a significant role in changing the role of education and family dynamics. California state Governor Newsom has acknowledged the customized approach that is needed for the future development of students and education.

Los Angeles Mayor Announces Progress Made Under Community Safety Partnership in LAPD; Captain Emada Tingirides Appointed Deputy Chief of CSP Bureau
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Los Angeles Mayor Announces Progress Made Under Community Safety Partnership in LAPD; Captain Emada Tingirides Appointed Deputy Chief of CSP Bureau

Betti Halsell Contributing WriterJuly 27, 2020

Garcetti stressed the co-ownership of protection from both local legislation and the community they represent. He shared the progress of the Community Safety Partnership Bureau in the Los Angeles Police Department. “This bureau makes CSP both a program and a philosophy,” Mayor Garcetti stated. The program cultivated a set of procedures that hold the body of the organization accountable to maintaining a civil approach to policing.

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Los Angeles City Mayor Launches New L.A. Mask Print Project to Encourage Angelenos to Wear Face Coverings in Public

Betti Halsell Contributing WriterJuly 22, 2020

Wednesday, July 22, Los Angeles City Mayor announced the launch of the L.A. Mask Print Project. It will help reach even more people with a clear message: when you wear a mask, you stop the spread of COVID-19 and keep everyone healthy and safe. “The city is looking to collaborate with small business throughout this directive, to distribute posters through Los Angeles.

Highest COVID-19 Case Count Over Holiday Weekend; Over 7,000 Tested Positive
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Highest COVID-19 Case Count Over Holiday Weekend; Over 7,000 Tested Positive

Betti Halsell Contributing WriterJuly 6, 2020

Monday, July 6, L.A. Public officials provided an update on current levels of escalation in the COVID-19 outbreak. In order to maintain control over the spread of COVID-19, Los Angeles leaders took a “hard pause” and closed down beaches, piers, bike trails, and outdoor dining in order to limit access to large gatherings this past holiday weekend.

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Mayor Eric Garcetti Announces the Launch of Mobile COVID-19 Testing Sites

Betti Halsell Contributing WriterJune 23, 2020

Mayor Eric Garcetti announced the deployment of mobile testing units.
With the launch of the mobile testing program, the construction of the site is to be flexible to the need and the current moment. This partnership adds to the list of 23 testing sites that are ran by the city and the county.

Los Angeles Director of Public Health Links Murder of George Floyd to Injustice Seen Within the Black Community Facing COVID-19
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Los Angeles Director of Public Health Links Murder of George Floyd to Injustice Seen Within the Black Community Facing COVID-19

Betti Halsell Contributing WriterJune 1, 2020

Numbers surrounding coronavirus shared on Monday, June 1, reflected 22 additional deaths. The racial background collected from a number of fatal cases shown 12% were African American. Ferrer expressed the lifetime of stress associated with being black in America, contribute to the health conditions found in the collective culture and it starts at birth.

Los Angeles City Mayor Announces Largest COVID-19 Testing Site at the Dodger Stadium
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Los Angeles City Mayor Announces Largest COVID-19 Testing Site at the Dodger Stadium

Betti Halsell Contributing WriterMay 22, 2020

There is a daily average of 940 new cases. Within the Los Angeles City, there were 450 new positive incidents of COVID-19, bringing the city’s total to 20,391 total reports. The infection rate before the Safer at Home initiative fell between a ratio of 3.0 to 5.0. Presently, the infection ratio sits at 1.0; These numbers help flatten the curve.  Over 433,000 Angelenos have been tested for coronavirus.

Los Angeles Public Health Department Continue to Study Disproportionate Death Rates Within Underserved Communities
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Los Angeles Public Health Department Continue to Study Disproportionate Death Rates Within Underserved Communities

Betti Halsell Contributing WriterMay 19, 2020

Looking at the effects of COVID-19 within race and ethnicity, the data reflects the disproportionate death rate and financial fall within the African American and Latino communities. Black people make up 7% of the positive cases and 12% of the county rate, even though only 8% of the L.A. population are African American. An in-depth study presented those who lived below the poverty line, had three times the rate of death from COVID-19.

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L.A. County Launches ‘WiFi Finder’ to Reduce Digital Divide During COVID-19

Betti Halsell Contributing WriterMay 15, 2020

The L.A. County acknowledged the critical necessity for internet to be widely available across Los Angeles. Schools and other academic programs are only accessible online due to the COVID-19 outbreak. According to American Community Survey Data for L.A. County, approximately 210,000 children have a computer. However, they do not have access to a broadband, nearly 300,000 students do not have internet access.The L.A. Board of Supervisors announced the WiFi Finder; a tool co-created by the 2-1-1 and LA County, equips L.A. County residents with a “one-stop approach to getting access.”