Making Sense Of New State Public Health Guidelines That Say Asymptomatic COVID Patients Don’t Need To Isolate If Symptoms Are Improving
The California Department of Health has rescinded it’s previous COVID-19 order, which encouraged those with the infectious disease to isolate for 5 days prior to continuing daily activities. The looser guidelines now allow for Californians to go back to work or school as long as their symptoms are mild and improving without the use of medication. So what can this significant change in policies mean for workplaces and people’s day-to-day lives?
To offer insights into infectious diseases and this new policies’ implications, Austin Cross talks to Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, infectious disease specialist and professor of medicine at the UCSF Medical Center.
Could Chinese-Made Cars Soon Drive Their Way Into US Markets?
Chinese automakers are expanding exports. According to the Associated Press, they surged by more than 63% last year. China has also become the global leader in the electric vehicle market, and there’s potential we see Chinese-made EVs emerge on the U.S. market. Joining to help break down what this could mean for consumers and the economy is Sam Fiorani, VP of Global Vehicle Forecasting with AutoForecast Solutions, and Barry Naughton, So Kwan Lok professor at the school of Global Policy and Strategy at UC San Diego.
Why Black Americans Are The Biggest New Group Of Investors In The Stock Market
There’s a new wave of investors starting to get into the stock market -- Black Americans. More specifically, young Black Americans. A recent article in the Wall Street Journal looked at Federal Reserve Data and found that in 2022, almost 40 percent of Black Americans owned stocks. In 2016, that number was under 33 percent. And this data was collected before the stock market’s strong 2023. So, what’s driving more Black investors to get into the stock market than in years past? And how are they investing their money?
Joining us to dig into these questions is Wall Street Journal personal finance reporter Oyin Adedoyin, whose recent article for the Journal is “Black Investors Are the Biggest New Group of Stock Buyers.”
Kali Orexi! On This Food Friday, A Taste Of Greece
The flavors of Greece are simple, but iconic: grassy olive oil, bright squeezes of lemon, hints of pungent oregano. Not to mention briny feta cheeses, smoky meats fresh from the grill, and fish fresh from the Aegean. Renowned for its healthiness, it’s not an in-your-face cuisine, but a celebration of fresh ingredients, simply prepared. For over thirty years, customers in Larchmont Village could enjoy Greek food at Le Petit Greek, a beloved neighborhood institution. Its owners, Nora and Dmitri Houndalas, closed the restaurant this past New Years eve, but have opened a fast-casual spot, Greek Eats , in Beverly Grove. Here to discuss Greek food and her new venture is Nora Houndalas, co-owner of Greek Eats in Beverly Grove and the recently closed Le Petit Greek in Larchmont Village.
FilmWeek: ‘The Kitchen,’ ‘Inside The Yellow Cocoon Shell,’ ‘Bye Bye Tiberias’ And More
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Christy Lemire, Tim Cogshell and Charles Solomon review this weekend’s new movie releases in theaters, streaming, and on demand platforms:
“I.S.S.” Wide Release
“The Kitchen” Streaming on Netflix
“The End We Start From” In Select Theaters
“Maboroshi” Streaming on Netflix
“Inside The Yellow Cocoon Shell” One Show At The Egyptian [Hollywood] Jan. 21st | Los Feliz 3 on Jan 25th
“Which Brings Me To You” In Select Theaters
“Inshallah A Boy” Laemmle Glendale
“Cowboy Bebop: The Movie (Re-Release)”
In Select Theaters Three Days Only
“Bye Bye Tiberias” Laemmle Monica Film Center [Santa Monica]
Larry Mantle Interviews MICHAEL MANN About His New Film FERRARI
Michael Mann’s latest feature FERRARI, which he both directed and produced, starring Adam Driver, Penelope Cruz and Shailene Woodley, tells the story of the iconic Enzo Ferrari. Based on Brock Yates’ 1991 book Enzo Ferrari: The Man, The Car, The Races, The Machine, with a screenplay by Troy Kennedy Martin, Mann’s FERRARI is a character study and unlike anything else the director has done on the big screen. The film made its world premiere at the 2023 Venice Film Festival followed by a theatrical release at Christmas. Our FilmWeek critics reviewed the film last week.