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COVID Cases Are Racking Up Against L.A.’s First Responders

07/09/2020 - 8:40 AM By Brittany M.

The LAPD has lost its first employee to the coronavirus, while 14 firefighters at a single station have tested positive.

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Los Angeles Could Return to Stay-at-Home Orders

07/09/2020 - 5:59 AM By Brittany M.

Plus, Los Angeles will launch a new renters assistance program next week.

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The Verdict Is In: People Think California Reopened Too Soon

07/09/2020 - 5:54 AM By Brittany M.

As cases of coronavirus skyrocket across the state, over half of Californians are blaming a hasty reopening.

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Coronavirus by Zip Code: Virus’ Geography Tells a Troubling Story

07/02/2020 - 8:34 AM By Brittany M.

Racial and economic disparities aren't just affecting criminal justice. They are at the heart of the public health crisis.

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California’s Budget Offers Carrots — and Big Sticks — for Local Govs

06/30/2020 - 3:21 AM By Brittany M.

Cities and counties must abide by state rules to prevent the spread of COVID-19

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California Sees Record High COVID Cases, Hospitalizations

06/25/2020 - 10:07 AM By Brittany M.

Déjà vu.

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Senator Richard Pan Talks Threats to Local Health Officers with Contra Costa’s Dr. Chris Farnitano

06/23/2020 - 9:24 AM By Brittany M.

Fringe, radical extremists are targeting public health officers across California and the nation. Dr. Pan talks to Dr. Chris Farnitano, the Contra Costa Health Officer, about threats of violence and harassment he has gotten on the “Putting the Public Into Health” podcast.

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Mayor Slams Newsom’s Face Mask Order as Police and Sheriffs Refuse to Enforce

06/23/2020 - 8:41 AM By Brittany M.

You knew it was coming.

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State and Local Governments Are Shedding Jobs. Will Congress Act?

06/16/2020 - 5:26 AM By Brittany M.

State and local governments are hemorrhaging jobs and it’s not clear when, or if, more federal relief will come.

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Unrest Leads to Shutdown of COVID Testing Centers in L.A.

06/04/2020 - 10:24 AM By Brittany M.

Los Angeles County is struggling to balance recent unrest with an ongoing pandemic that has now killed nearly 107,000 people nationwide.

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