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Morning Brief: L.A. Redistricting Vote, Unincorporated Renewable Energy, Rose Bowl COVID PrecautionsThe Los Angeles City Council has approved an ordinance establishing the new district lines for the next ten years in the city, renewable energy will be available to a million more Angelenos, and Rose Bowl is gearing up with COVID precautions.
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U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy says the effects of COVID-19 have been “devastating” for youth mental health. L.A. youth mental health professionals say they’re seeing depression, conflicts and some students who have forgotten how to socialize in person.
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Transportation and Mobility
TAP cards are limited at the moment, but LACCD students at all nine campuses are eligible for free transit until the end of 2022.
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Currently, the county has one majority-Latino seat, which is held by Hilda Solis. That's no longer enough, some experts say.
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Everyone ages 2 and up will have to wear a mask. Vaccines will be required for everyone 12-and-up (or proof of a recent negative test) and recommended for kids ages 5 to 11.
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Climate and Environment
Today the L.A. County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to unhook more than a million Angelenos in unincorporated areas of the county from fossil fuels. The move is another step towards reaching the county’s, and the world’s, goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
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Food
Anecdotal reports say that cannabis lovers everywhere are rejoicing at the possibility of late-night runs to combo Jack in the Box/Del Taco drive-thrus.
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Opponents of Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón are taking another run at a recall, a USC student tested positive for the omicron variant, and LA is expecting rain this week.
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Congress more than tripled the WIC produce benefit but the expansion was set to expire at the end of 2021.
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Mayor Eric Garcetti launched the first of its kind paid youth community service program in the city of Los Angeles.
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LAPD released video of a security guard being attacked at the Westfield Topanga Mall.
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