Tag: Los Angeles

Los Angeles Takes Steps to End Proof of Vaccination Requirement

LOS ANGELES—With the county easing its COVID-19 masking and vaccine-verification rules, the Los Angeles City Council took the first step on March 9 toward ending the city’s requirement to show vaccination proof to enter many indoor establishments and large outdoor events. The city ordinance, which went into effect Nov. 8, 2021, requires people over age…


How Los Angeles Mandates Are Creating a Shortage of First Responders | John Knox

My guest is John Knox, firefighter and paramedic at LA City Fire Department. He discusses the impact of Los Angeles’s vaccine mandates on firefighters and why it has caused a shortage of first responders.   Follow Epoch TV on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EpochTVus Twitter: https://twitter.com/EpochTVus Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/EpochTV Gettr: https://gettr.com/user/epochtv Gab: https://gab.com/EpochTV Telegram: https://t.me/EpochTV Parler: https://parler.com/#/user/EpochTV


Los Angeles Approves Motion as Part of Plan to Address Illegal Dumping

LOS ANGELES—As the amount of trash found on city streets quintupled in five years, the Los Angeles City Council approved on March 9 the last of five motions introduced by Councilman Kevin de León as part of his plan to reduce illegal dumping throughout the city. Councilors voted 11–0 to pass four of the motions on…


Los Angeles May Soon End Some Pandemic Restrictions, Keep Others

LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles may soon put an end to some COVID-19 pandemic restrictions—including the eviction ban and indoor proof of COVID-19 vaccine requirement—though some other safety policies may permanently be adopted by the city. On March 8, Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a motion that directs city administrators to report by April 8 on…


Are Homeless Encampments Destroying Neighborhoods in Los Angeles? | Chie Lunn

Homelessness is spreading into different neighborhoods of Los Angeles where our children are beginning to witness its harsh realities. My guest is Chie Lunn, a teacher, parent, and community member. She discusses how the homelessness lifestyle is affecting the children of Santa Monica and adults’ responsibility to bring normalcy back to the streets.   Follow…


LA City Council Condemns Russian Invasion of Ukraine

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a resolution on March 8 to strongly condemn “the egregious actions of [Russian] President Vladimir Putin for ordering the invasion of Ukraine.” The resolution—which was led by Councilman Paul Koretz and introduced by five council members—also includes a call for international or federal divestment of all holdings…


Developers to Face Trials Separately From Ex-LA Councilman Huizar in Bribery Scandal

LOS ANGELES—Two real estate developers will be tried separately from Jose Huizar, the former Los Angeles city councilman they are accused of bribing to get their projects approved, a federal judge ruled on March 7. David Lee and Shen Zhen New World will each go to trial in downtown Los Angeles prior to the start of…


3 LAPD Employees Fired Over Vaccine Mandate, 7 Pending

LOS ANGELES—Three Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) employees have been fired for violating the city’s mandate to get vaccinated against COVID-19 or receive a religious or medical exemption, LAPD Assistant Chief Dominic Choi told the Police Commission Tuesday. Seven other employees are pending termination proceedings, and a total of 14 personnel—13 sworn and one civilian—have…


Gas Prices Skyrocket in Los Angeles

The price of gasoline in Los Angeles County rose to a record average price of $5.42 on March 7, according to the Automobile Club of Southern California. As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, crude prices rose to record highs in the United States, making California the nation’s most expensive market for gasoline, followed…


LA City Streets Speed Reduction Signed Into Law by Garcetti

LOS ANGELES—Mayor Eric Garcetti on March 7 signed into law recommendations from the Department of Transportation—already passed by the City Council—to reduce speeds by 5 mph on more than 177 miles of city streets. “No parent should worry about their child going to school. No older adult should feel unsafe when they walk around her…