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The Biden Administration to Begin Distributing At-Home, Rapid COVID-19 Tests to Americans for Free
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The Biden Administration to Begin Distributing At-Home, Rapid COVID-19 Tests to Americans for Free

Sentinel News ServiceJanuary 14, 2022

Testing is an important tool to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Public health experts and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend that Americans use at-home tests if they begin to have symptoms, at least five days after coming in close contact with someone who has COVID-19, or are gathering indoors with a group of people who are at risk of severe disease or unvaccinated.

Da Vinci RISE High for At-Risk Learners Finds Itself At-Risk
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Da Vinci RISE High for At-Risk Learners Finds Itself At-Risk

Sentinel News ServiceJanuary 14, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has left a lasting impact on all students, but especially for those experiencing extreme obstacles to their academic success. Da Vinci RISE High, with campuses in Hawthorne, South Los Angeles, and Culver City, provides a comprehensive and holistic education for students who all too often fall through the cracks: students experiencing homelessness, extreme poverty, probation, or foster care.

Would Dr. King Still Have The Same Dream?
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Would Dr. King Still Have The Same Dream?

Wendy GladneyJanuary 13, 2022

History has provided us with many heroes and sheroes that have fought hard to change the trajectory of how humanity is treated.  Recently we lost Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Archbishop Desmond Tutu. 

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Dr. Jeanette ParkerJanuary 13, 2022

Sometimes we may see “the enemy” as a nation looming as a growing threat. Or we may see “the enemy” as COVID-19, delta, omicron, flurona or those to follow. We see many threats as what’s actually happening now and all around us. Behind all of this is a central cause.

Obama, Biden Honor Sen. Reid as Man ‘Who Got Things Done’
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Obama, Biden Honor Sen. Reid as Man ‘Who Got Things Done’

Ken Ritter and Darlene Superville, Associated PressJanuary 13, 2022

Former President Barack Obama paid tribute to the late Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid on Saturday as a man “who got things done,” as Democratic leaders spoke of Reid’s impact on some of the most important legislation of the 21st century, from health care to Wall Street reform.

California Lawmakers Debate Universal Health Care Proposal
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California Lawmakers Debate Universal Health Care Proposal

Adam Beam Associated PressJanuary 12, 2022

Frustrated with partisan stalemates in Washington, California’s overwhelmingly Democratic Legislature on Tuesday will begin debating whether to create their own universal health care system _ a move that will test how far the state’s progressive politicians are willing to go to fulfill their campaign promises.

Metro to Get $1.24 Billion in Federal Grant
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Metro to Get $1.24 Billion in Federal Grant

City News ServiceJanuary 12, 2022

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has been awarded $1.24 billion in federal American Rescue Plan funds, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced today. The funds are intended to help transit agencies around the country maintain service and keep workers on the payroll as surging COVID-19 cases strain the economy.

LA County Health Director Warns Against Non-Essential Activities to Slow COVID
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LA County Health Director Warns Against Non-Essential Activities to Slow COVID

January 12, 2022

Amid a dramatic surge in COVID-19 infections, Los Angeles County’s public health director has urged residents to avoid non- essential activities in the coming weeks, particularly those that are indoors and involve mingling with unvaccinated or higher-risk people. Fueled by the Omicron variant of COVID-19, the county is experiencing pandemic-high levels of daily infection reports and the highest rate of virus transmission to date. The county on Tuesday reported 34,827 new infections, along with 15 more deaths.