California seemingly unprepared to reopen
California cut it close and aims for a fully open economy June 15.
Opinion
New COVID guidelines cause confusion on mask mandate
The Center for Disease Control published new guidelines last tuesday for people who are fully vaccinated. These guidelines state that people who are fully vaccinated can participate in “normal” activities after two weeks, if they show no symptoms after getting the second dose.
Biden promotes free community college
President Joe Biden proposed two years of community college for free as part of his infrastructure proposal.
President Biden plans to ban menthol cigarettes
Cigarette companies have been brazen with their products for decades, but it seems like Biden’s administration wants to put an end to this. The Biden administration is expected to announce its proposal to ban menthol cigarettes sometime this week. Menthol cigarettes have been among the most popular brands of cigarettes, especially among the African-American community. The companies have actively marketed menthol cigarettes towards Black communities.
Wearing face masks after a pandemic, good or bad idea?
Seeing someone without a face mask these days is like seeing someone naked. It’s taboo and somewhat dirty. They certainly shouldn’t be that way out in public. It’s as if they’re telling the world, “Look at me. I have no shame.”
Healing communities need more than a guilty verdict
Healing communities need more than a guilty verdict.
Judge orders housing for Skid Row
Homelessness has been a rampant issue for years now but a time for change might finally have come.
Mayor’s new plan regarding LAPD budget
In a surprising turn of events, Mayor Eric Garcetti is taking back his decision to cut the Los Angeles Police Department’s budget made last July.
More people should get vaccinated
Notable East Los Angeles College alumni encourage Angelenos to get the COVID-19 inoculation as LA County grapples with the public’s vaccine fears.
Pandemic restrictions claim popular landmarks— fan-favorite venues close
Arclight and Pacific theaters announced their permanent closing, and it just adds to the long and depressing list of losses millennials continue to face as they grow older.