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In Los Angeles County, mask mandates remain in place for everyone working at or patronizing businesses such as grocery stores, restaurants or retail shops. (Peggy Bayard/Patch)
LOS ANGELES, CA Breaking ranks with her county s public health agency, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger Friday called on the governor to immediately relax COVID-19 mask-wearing requirements to align with eased guidelines announced by federal authorities for fully vaccinated people. Los Angeles County has made tremendous progress vaccinating residents, including those in our hard-hit communities, Barger said in a statement. Furthermore, our positivity rate is less than 1% and our case rate remains low. While we still want to keep our communities safe, I am encouraged by the new guidance from the CDC (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and believe that the state and Los Angeles County should immediately align with the new federal recommendations.
By City News Service
May 15, 2021
LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Breaking ranks with her county s public health agency, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger today called on the governor to immediately relax COVID-19 mask-wearing requirements to align with eased guidelines announced by federal authorities for fully vaccinated people.
“Los Angeles County has made tremendous progress vaccinating residents, including those in our hard-hit communities,” Barger said in a statement. “Furthermore, our positivity rate is less than 1% and our case rate remains low. While we still want to keep our communities safe, I am encouraged by the new guidance from the CDC (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and believe that the state and Los Angeles County should immediately align with the new federal recommendations.”
Newsom Says Most Californians Will Reap Benefits From State Budget Surplus Syndicated Local – CBS Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) Trying to dig himself out of a recall rut, Gov. Gavin Newsom Friday said the state budget was in great shape thanks to a surprise tax windfall from the state’s highest earners and that most Californians will reap the benefits.
“Families with dependents will receive an additional $500,” he said. “Just one time, not per child.”
“Yes, we see what you see,” he said. “Those encampments growing all up and down the state of California, we have a direct encampment strategy: $193 million dollars to create supports, create opportunities, to build partnerships, capacity with local government to address the unique and challenging, often vexing issues with encampments.”
By City News Service
May 15, 2021
LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Breaking ranks with her county s public health agency, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger today called on the governor to immediately relax COVID-19 mask-wearing requirements to align with eased guidelines announced by federal authorities for fully vaccinated people.
“Los Angeles County has made tremendous progress vaccinating residents, including those in our hard-hit communities,” Barger said in a statement. “Furthermore, our positivity rate is less than 1% and our case rate remains low. While we still want to keep our communities safe, I am encouraged by the new guidance from the CDC (U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and believe that the state and Los Angeles County should immediately align with the new federal recommendations.”
The clinics, being hosted in partnership with the Sacramento Fire Department, will be Friday, March 19, and Friday, March 26, both at 7:30 p.m. at the Delany Center Parking Lot.