Residents shared mixed feelings after the City of Los Angeles approved one of the strictest COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the country on Oct. 6, requiring anyone aged 12 or above to provide proof of vaccination to enter indoor venues such as indoor restaurants, movie theaters, salons, shopping centers, and more. As the mandate become effective in November, The Epoch Times interviewed residents and visitors at Manhattan Beach, California, pier asking their opinions on the new policy. Out of seven people interviewed, two of them opposed the mandate. Alejandra, a resident in the City of Los Angeles, said she completely disagreed with the mandate because people in the U.S. should have the right to make decisions about their own health. She emphasized that she would need more time to understand the effectiveness and safety of the vaccine to decide on whether to get the vaccine or not. “I think this is …