LAKEWOOD, Calif.—Up to 20 men and boys stole sledgehammers and crowbars from The Home Depot at the Lakewood Center Mall Friday night, Nov. 26, prompting fears the tools will be used in smash-and-grab robberies. At 7:46 p.m. Friday, approximately eight males entered the store, walked directly to the tool aisle, and stole various sledgehammers, crowbars, and hammers, said…
Robbers Steal Sledgehammers From Home Depot in Lakewood
LA County: Sheriff’s Employees to Receive Notices to Comply With Vaccine Mandate
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department employees who have not registered as fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or who have exemptions, are included among those who are expected to receive noncompliance notices, the county has confirmed. “Sheriff’s Department employees are considered County employees,” Los Angeles County Spokesman Michael Wilson told The Epoch Times by email. Los Angeles…
LA County Offers Rent Relief Grants of Up to $40,000 to Small Businesses
LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles County announced Nov. 15 rent relief grants of up to $40,000 for small-business tenants in unincorporated areas who have fallen behind on their rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Supervisor Holly Mitchell hosted a virtual news conference Monday to announce the program, which is funded with federal coronavirus aid dollars. “The Small…
LA County Issues COVID-19 Vaccine Notices to Employees
Los Angeles County revealed Nov. 12 they have started issuing non-compliance notices to employees who have not registered their COVID-19 vaccination status with the county. Employees must register their vaccine status with the county and begin COVID-19 testing within five days of receiving the notice or face discipline, according to the county. “The vaccination policy…
LA County Issues COVID Vaccine Notices to Employees
Los Angeles County revealed Nov. 12 they have started issuing non-compliance notices to employees who have not registered their COVID-19 vaccination status with the county. Employees must register their vaccine status with the county and begin COVID-19 testing within five days of receiving the notice or face discipline, according to the county. “The vaccination policy…
California Counties Record Largest Gas Price Increase Since February
Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego Counties recorded Nov. 11 their largest daily increases in the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline since February. On Thursday, Los Angeles County’s regular unleaded gas price rose 2.6 cents to $4.624. LA County’s all-time high is $4.705 per gallon, set on Oct. 9, 2012, according to the American…
LA County Announces Prerequisites for Lifting Mask Mandate
The Los Angeles County announced on Nov. 3 that the mask mandate can be lifted if certain requirements are met, for large outdoor mega events and indoor settings with less than 1000 people. According to Dr. Barbara Ferrer, director of the county’s Department of Public Health, four conditions have to be met for the mask…
LA County Full Vaccination Mandate Takes Effect at Indoor Bars
LOS ANGELES—Beginning Thursday, Nov. 4, proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 is required for patronizing or working in an indoor bar, winery, brewery, nightclub, or lounge in the Los Angeles County. However, for non-alcoholic portions of restaurants, the regulation recommends, but does not require, vaccine verification for employees and customers. The county mandate was introduced in early October, when workers…
LA County to Offer COVID-19 Vaccine to Kids 5–11
LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles County will begin offering pediatric doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to kids aged 5-11 on Nov. 3, one day after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gave final approval of the shots. The county received its first shipment of the vaccines on Tuesday, and county officials will gather…
California Redistricting Commission Considers Moving Several Cities Into Other Counties
The citizen-led California congressional and legislative redistricting commission is considering maps that could move several Southern California cities into other counties. During an Oct. 27 meeting of the California Citizens’ Redistricting Commission (CCRC), which draws the state’s legislative and congressional districts every ten years based on census data, proposed maps during its Oct. 27 meeting placing…
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