New Stimulus Checks from Governor Newsom
On Monday, Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled huis $100 billion California Comeback recovery plan. This includes $5 billion towards rental relief and $600 stimulus checks going out to nearly two thirds of all Californians.
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Ask An Expert: New Mask Guidelines, Kid s Vaccines, and Incentivizing the Shot
Things are opening back all over Los Angeles County yet the virus is still out there. This weekend, after a drastic decline, COVID-19 cases and deaths ticked back up slightly. The big task now is to vaccinate more people, since only about 40% of the population is fully inoculated in Los Angeles County. Paula Cannon from USC Keck joins Take Two to answer some of latest questions raised about dealing with COVID-19.
On the April 19 episode of “SoCal Update,” the rapid development of giant warehouses is beginning to displace some residential properties along local freeways, particularly in the Inland Empire. KPCC Infrastructure Reporter Sharon McNary shares the transformation she saw when she visited a part of San Bernardino County recently. Read more
On the May 6 episode of “SoCal Update,” the South Coast Air Quality Management District wants to require warehouse operators to take new actions to reduce the pollution from diesel trucks. KPCC’s Sharon McNary explains why and what new rules would entail. Read more
Two staff members have 73 years of combined service to MHS Written By: Marcus Traxler | ×
Mitchell High School s Kathy Mills and Terry Aslesen were honored Wednesday, May 5 ahead of their retirement at the end of the 2020-21 school year. (Marcus Traxler / Republic)
With a combined 73 years of service to the Mitchell School District, two local educators were recognized this week ahead of their upcoming retirement from education.
Mitchell High School science teacher Terry Aslesen and guidance counselor Kathy Mills were honored by administrators, fellow teachers, friends and family on Wednesday during an employee recognition ceremony. Employees at Mitchell High School, Mitchell Middle School and the Mitchell Career and Technical Education Academy were also honored for meeting landmarks for years of service
The 13 Mile Park to Playa Trail Is Complete
The last section of a 13-mile hiking and biking trail that s been 20 years in the making has finally opened in Los Angeles.
The Park to Playa trail connects a network of parks and trails from the Crenshaw District to the ocean at Playa del Rey.
The trail has several sections, each with its own charms and attractions, starting with the urban trail running along the Stocker Corridor, sloping up to the spectacular viewpoints of the Baldwin Hills Overlook, and following the landscaped bike path that runs alongside Ballona Creek to the Pacific.