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LOS ANLEGES — Los Angeles County has dismissed a lawsuit against the cities of Lynwood and Bell Gardens that blocked the cities from prohibiting the use of their hotels in a statewide program to shelter the homeless during the COVID-19 pandemic. The dismissal came after Lynwood rescinded its
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Fourth of July could create 'the perfect storm' for spreading coronavirus, infectious disease doctor warns | The Atlanta Voice
As the Fourth of July weekend nears, an infectious disease doctor said the United States could be heading into “the perfect storm” for a spike in new coronavirus
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Born Perle Yvonne Watson on October 5, 1932 in Los Angeles, California, Yvonne Burke became the first black woman elected to the California legislature (1966), the first black woman elected to Congress from California (1972), and the first black woman to serve as Chair of the Los Angeles County
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COVID-19 FAQ Tackles Vaccine Hesitancy in the Black/African American Community 
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A large gathering near the University of Colorado turns into a maskless melee.
… vaccine supplies become more plentiful, African-Americans are being inoculated at half … mistrust of medical institutions among African-Americans. Many Baton Rouge residents can … the disease. “The distrust among Black Americans comes from a real place …
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Across The South, COVID-19 Vaccine Sites Missing From Black And Hispanic Neighborhoods
An NPR analysis of COVID-19 vaccination sites in major cities across the Southern U.S. reveals a racial disparity, with most sites located in whiter neighborhoods.
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Coronavirus: L.A. County reported 366 new cases and one new death as of Monday, April 5 - L.A. Focus News
Los Angeles public health officials reported 366 new cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total number of cases to 1,222,447 as of Monday, April 5. Officials said there was one new death linked to the coronavirus, for a total 23,276 deaths since tracking began. A total of 4,945,462 vaccinations
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Officials: 2 dead in Texas as subfreezing cold sweeps US | L.A. Focus News
By PAUL J. WEBER and JAKE BLEIBERG AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A sprawling blast of winter weather across the U.S. is likely to blame for the deaths of two people in Texas, where an unusually snowy emergency Monday knocked out power for more than four million people, shut down grocery stores and air
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Notable Deaths 2021: Black People Who Died This Year And Left Their Mark
A running list of notable Black folks who died in the year 2021.
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Supervisors take step toward ban on single-use plastics limit on county sites - L.A. Focus News
LOS ANGELES >> Los Angeles County is moving to ban single-use plastics, though a vote on Tuesday, May 4, by the Board of Supervisors focused only on county facilities due to concerns about restaurants and food service businesses hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic. Supervisors Sheila Kuehl and
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Two Sisters Who Battled COVID—And Won! - The New Journal and Guide
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L.A. County Claims Vanessa Bryant Is Making A ‘Scorched Earth’ Search For Info Regarding Kobe’s Death
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How Many Struggling Americans Are Spending Their Stimulus Checks - The Seattle Medium
According to the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service, about 90 million stimulus payments have been sent. Many struggling Americans are using the latest checks to pay bills and lower
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Vaccination overdrive - More than half the population to get jab by March 2022
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Compton Man Receives Death Threats After He Was Falsely Accused on Social Media of Shooting Two L.A. County Sheriff’s Deputies
A California man claimed he is receiving death threats because he was blamed for a shooting that left two Los Angeles Sheriff’s deputies injured. The […]
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‘Whip/Nae Nae’ Rapper Charged In Attempted Hatchet Attack
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[Monitor] Government yesterday confirmed a new strain of coronavirus in the country.
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L.A. County Moves to Set Up Worker-Driven COVID-19 Compliance Councils - Los Angeles Sentinel
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MTV Is Reuniting The Original Cast Of ‘The Real World: New York’ With New Show
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New variants raise worry about COVID-19 virus reinfections
Evidence is mounting that having COVID-19 may not protect against getting infected again with some of the new variants. People also can get second infections with earlier versions of the coronavirus if they mounted a weak defense the first time,...
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Indiana COVID-19 Update: IN expands vaccine eligibility to all residents 16 and up | The Crusader Newspaper Group
By Jesse Kirsch, ABC 7 Chicago Indiana has opened COVID vaccine appointments to all residents 16 and older Wednesday. Residents can make an appointment by dialing 211 or visiting the state website ourshot.in.gov. Among the first younger recipients at a vaccination site in East Chicago was clinic
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It’s over: Garcia defeats Smith for 25th Congressional seat after months of drama
Rep. Mike Garcia, R-Saugus, has won a fresh term in Congress as the representative of northern Los Angeles County’s 25th Congressional District after a turbulent campaign that ended in a neck-and-neck race. Challenger Christy Smith conceded the election on Monday, Nov. 30. Garcia won by
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Bruce’s Beach Bill Clears Another Hurdle, Heads to Senate Floor - Los Angeles Sentinel
Today, SB 796, a bill championed by Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn which would allow Los Angeles County to return the Bruce’s Beach property to the descendants of Willa and Charles Bruce, cleared another legislative hurdle in
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