Briefs

You Are Four Times Less Likely to Get Infected with COVID-19 When Fully Vaccinated — and 14 Times Less Likely to Be Hospitalized

This data provides significant reassurance that fully vaccinated people remain at relatively low risk for becoming infected with COVID-19 and…

5 years ago

Cases at Skilled Nursing Facilities Increase, Public Health Encourage Visitors to be Fully Vaccinated

The State also requires visitors to healthcare facilities, including visiting staff, to show proof of full vaccination or a negative…

5 years ago

Board of Supervisors Waive Citizenship Requirements for LA County Employment

In the past five decades, the role of the Public Defender has continued to expand exponentially to include advocating in…

5 years ago

EPA Levies Penalties For Lead-Related Violations In L.A. Schools

LAUSD is the second largest school district in the United States, and between 2018 and 2021 94% of firms inspected…

5 years ago

SPJ/LA Faults LAPD Echo Park Report

LAPD’s distinction between “legitimate” and advocacy journalists is inaccurate. Bloggers, “influencers,” videographers, photographers, digital journalists and advocacy journalists have the…

5 years ago

Transformative $187.7 Million Spending Plan Invests in Equity and Community

The spending plan embraces the spirit of the voter-approved Measure J. It also leverages one-time funding from the American Rescue…

5 years ago

As Schools Fully Open, New Data Shows Expanded Educational Opportunities for Students

As schools fully open for the new school year, school districts across the state have expanded services to meet the…

5 years ago

Vaccinated People Remain Well Protected from Severe COVID-19 Illness; LA County to Align with State on Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers

This compelling evidence shows that fully vaccinated people remain at low risk for becoming infected and even lower risk for…

5 years ago

Environmental BRIEFS: EPA, Shell Settle On $29.5 Million to For Superfund Site Cleanup and UN Reports Threat of Climate-Driven Disasters on Homeland Security

The report comes as California is experiencing more frequent, reoccurring and record-setting heat events and continues to actively respond to…

5 years ago

Supervisors Vote to Examine Options for Proof of Vaccination Requirement for Certain Indoor Public Settings

The report due back will assess policies adopted by other jurisdictions, consider whether a possible policy should require proof of…

5 years ago