Angelenos expressed concern over the City of Los Angeles’ new proof of vaccination ordinance, which is one of the strictest COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the nation. The ordinance, which began on Nov. 8, requires Angelenos to provide an approved form of vaccination proof or a negative COVID-19 test to enter indoor restaurants, gyms, entertainment and recreational facilities, personal care establishments, and some city buildings, though retail stores are largely excluded from the ordinance. The city’s program, called SafePassLA, requires a vaccine card issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or a vaccination record issued by the state or by a healthcare provider; digital or printed photographs of the documents are also accepted as proof of vaccination, according to the SafePassLA webpage. Alternately, Angelenos could provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within the past 72 hours to enter indoor businesses. Accepted proof includes a printed …