Remote learning became the default method of delivering teaching when the coronavirus lockdown was enforced in mid-March. Students, who thought this was a short-term measure, were all excited to get an extended spring break. It was cause for celebration! However, that thrill wore off as the reality of studying from home for an extended period…
Definitive agreement provides for continued local governance, ongoing community commitment Thursday, Huntington Hospital and Cedars-Sinai Health System announced that they have signed a definitive agreement for Huntington to affiliate with Cedars-Sinai Health System. On March 9, the organizations announced that they had signed a letter of intent. Following the letter of intent, both organizations engaged in…
Cities and counties to use funds to acquire hotel/motel rooms and other buildings to convert to permanent housing Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the availability of $600 million in funding for Homekey, the next phase in the state’s response to Californians experiencing homelessness who are at high risk for serious illness from COVID-19. Administered by the…
Californian’s love for cars and live entertainment gets a fresh new twist this summer in light of COVID-19, as CBF Productions presents Concerts in Your Car, California’s first socially-distanced concert and entertainment venue. The special popup style of events will take place through the end of September at the Ventura County Fairgrounds parking lot. “After months being homebound,…
As cases and hospitalizations rise, many residents believe they need to get tested for COVID-19. However, on Tuesday California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly issued new guidelines for who should be tested first to reduce backlogs currently experienced in the state. Now, Los Angeles County health officials say that not everyone should…
Wednesday, Los Angeles health officials announced details of a focused effort to expand testing capacity by over 65% in targeted “hot-spot” communities in response to data showing a disproportionately higher burden of COVID-related illness in communities of color and those with higher rates of poverty. Officials also announced a $4 million investment in public-private partnerships,…
