Young Black and Latino residents in Los Angeles County continue to lag behind the rest of the ... Read more →
‘Delta’ COVID variant a growing concern in LA County as vaccine rates fall
USC study: Political discourse on Twitter helped predict COVID outbreak sites
Political discourse on Twitter helps to predict where future COVID-19 outbreaks are likely to occur, ... Read more →
Cal/OSHA Board approves relaxed COVID rules for workplace mask-wearing
Fully vaccinated people will be able to ditch face masks in most workplace situations under relaxed ... Read more →
Brush fire quickly scorches about 350 acres in Lancaster
LANCASTER - A fast-moving brush fire broke out Thursday afternoon in Lancaster, quickly blackening ... Read more →
Memorial service held for LA County firefighter killed in firehouse shooting
Among those on hand for the 10 a.m. invitation-only memorial service was county Fire Chief Daryl Osby."This loss is extremely heartbreaking and ... Read more →
Palmdale Water District adopts water management, water shortage plans
PALMDALE - The Palmdale Water District (PWD) Board of Directors voted Monday night to adopt new and updated plans that detail water supply planning ... Read more →
Palmdale to host Mental Health Awareness Virtual Town Hall focusing on veterans
PALMDALE –The city of Palmdale will host a Mental Health Virtual Town Hall via Zoom on Tuesday, June 22, at 10 a.m. that will focus on issues and ... Read more →
UCLA: Research finds links between air quality and COVID vulnerability
Long-term exposure to poor air quality increased the risk of COVID-19 throughout the country last year, according to a UCLA-led research team.The ... Read more →
Latest COVID-19 vaccine incentive: free tickets to Six Flags theme parks
Praising the success of incentive programs in luring people to COVID-19 vaccination sites, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that Six Flags will ... Read more →
Palmdale invites public participation in upcoming general plan meetings
PALMDALE – The city of Palmdale is inviting public participation for a series of virtual joint General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) and public ... Read more →
Op-ed: Lawyers dwell on small details [Part I]
By Michele Hanisee Since the Special Directives of the District Attorney were announced in his first moment in office, they have been the topic of discussion in the public and in the press. But some significant sections of these directives have been overlooked simply because their effect is not apparent to anyone without a detailed […]
Readers Speak Out! [2021]
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