LA County reports 256 new COVID-19 deaths as cases, hospitalizations continue to level off
County officials warned, however, that the improvements do not mean the region has emerged from the surge that began in November.
Education sector next up for vaccines; city also preparing to give 2nd doses
The city is currently in Phase 1B of its vaccine rollout plan, which includes an estimated 90,000 residents. Officials stated no further groups would be added to the eligibility list at this time but gave no indication as to how long that would last.
State investigates Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
The nation’s largest sheriff’s department, with nearly 18,000 deputies and civilian staff, has been roiled by allegations in recent months regarding fatal shootings, excessive force, deputy gangs, retaliation and other misconduct.
One door may be closing, but a Long Beach cat-rescue founder has opened the next door herself
The Trevor Foundation assists individuals and small rescues who come across cats with injuries or conditions but don’t have the funds or the knowledge to help them recover.
Man wounded in morning shooting in West Long Beach
The man is in stable condition, police said.
Man shot, wounded in Cambodia Town
Officers were first called to the 1000 block of Anaheim Street at about 6:30 p.m. Thursday.
Casos de COVID-19, nuevo síndrome en aumento entre los niños, especialmente los niños latinos
A medida que aumentan los casos de COVID-19 entre los adultos, también han aumentado en los niños, junto con los casos de un nuevo síndrome inflamatorio. También al igual que la población adulta, los niños latinos han soportado una parte desproporcionada de los casos.
It’s a secret: California keeps key virus data from public
At the start of last week, no regions appeared unlikely to have the stay-at-home order lifted soon because their capacity was well below 15%. But within a day, the state announced it was lifting the order for the 13-county Greater Sacramento area.
‘Everything is running out’: Owner of Thirsty Isle bar plans to sell memorabilia to pay rent
Thirsty Isle, a bar that survived prohibition in the 1920s and the loss of some of its best customers after the closure of the C-17 plant in 2015, is struggling to survive the coronavirus pandemic—which has become an existential threat to restaurants, retailers and other industries across the city.
New Rose Park condo project moves forward to City Council
A 23-unit condo project proposed for the Rose Park neighborhood of Long Beach was unanimously approved and sent to the City Council for a zoning change to allow construction on a piece of land designated for commercial use.