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LA City Council to Consider Appointing Herb Wesson to Represent District 10

February 21, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—On Feb. 22, the Los Angeles City Council will consider appointing former Councilman Herb Wesson to represent the city’s 10th district as a replacement for Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas, who was suspended in October 2021 after being indicted in a federal corruption case. “With over 30 years in public service representing the residents of Council…

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Why Utility Bills Are Rising for Edison Customers

February 21, 2022
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There are a number of factors contributing to rising electricity bills including the increasing wildfire prevention efforts, rising gas prices, and wildfire insurance costs, which have not gone unnoticed by some of Southern California Edison’s (SCE) 15 million customers. Ron Gales, a spokesperson for the utility, additionally said efforts to prevent SCE’s power lines from…

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Group Files Lawsuit to Reinstate Mark Ridley-Thomas to LA City Council

February 19, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—The Southern Christian Leadership Conference of Southern California (SCLC) has filed a lawsuit aimed at getting Councilman Mark Ridley-Thomas reinstated to the Los Angeles City Council, from which he was suspended in October 2021 after his indictment in a federal corruption case. Ridley-Thomas was the organization’s Greater Los Angeles chapter’s executive director from 1981–1991….

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Missing TV Actress Lindsey Pearlman Found Dead in Los Angeles: Police

February 19, 2022
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An actress who disappeared in Los Angeles on Feb. 13 was found dead in her car on Friday five days after she had been reported missing, authorities said. The body of Lindsey Pearlman, 43, who was known for roles in television series such as “Empire” and “General Hospital,” was found on Feb. 18 around 8:30…

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City Council Candidate Disinvited by UCLA Democratic Club Event Due to ‘Differing Views’

February 18, 2022
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A candidate for the Los Angeles City Council said she was disinvited from speaking at a student political organization at the University of California–Los Angeles (UCLA) because her views did not align with the views of the club. LA City Council District 5 candidate Kristina Irwin said she was invited to speak to Bruin Democrats…

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LA Unified to End Outdoor Mask Mandate Next Week

February 18, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) will drop its outdoor mask mandate for students and staff on Tuesday, Feb. 22, a top official announced. “In alignment with the [Los Angeles] County Department of Public Health and with guidance from our medical director and health partners, outdoor masking will be optional for all individuals…

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California Moving to ‘SMARTER’ Framework for Continued Co-Existence with COVID

February 18, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—Marking a shift in the battle against COVID-19, state officials on Feb. 17 announced a framework based on the idea that the virus will be a continuing presence, and moving California into an ongoing state of readiness to address localized outbreaks and respond to potential new variants of the virus—while trying to give residents…

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Facts Matter (Feb. 17): 2 New Studies Find Natural Immunity is Strong Against Omicron, 88% Protection from Serious Cases

February 17, 2022
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Right now, cities across the United States are still in the process of implementing vaccine mandates. And so, we’re seeing cities like Los Angeles, New York, and Boston firing teachers, letting go of city workers, and even terminating police officers. However, a new study from the Cleveland Clinic shows that natural immunity is fairly robust…

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Los Angeles to Prioritize ‘Social Equity Applicants’ for New Retail Cannabis Licenses

February 17, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles County and city officials revised regulations in its retail cannabis framework this week, making it easier for employers to obtain permits in unincorporated areas and revising its existing “social equity” policy to expedite the process for low-income applicants. The LA County Board of Supervisors passed a motion on Feb. 15 to implement…

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LA City Council Considers Creating Volunteer Medical Corps to Aid Homeless

February 17, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles City Council is considering creating a team of volunteer medical professionals that can provide homeless Angelenos with medical services. The council unanimously voted on Feb. 16 in favor of a motion—introduced by Councilman Joe Buscaino and seconded by Councilman Gil Cedillo—asking the city administrator and the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD)…

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