Western states issue their own vaccine guidance as the CDC weighs limiting access
Four Democratic-led Western states announced joint recommendations on Wednesday about who should be vaccinated for seasonal respiratory viruses, including the flu and COVID-19, saying the Trump administration has jeopardized public health by politicizing the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii early this month formed the West Coast Health Alliance in an effort to combat what they describe as the “weaponization” of federal health agencies to advance antivaccine policies, despite decades of scientific research showing that vaccines are safe and effective. Their recommendations follow those of major medical organizations and came a day before a panel of CDC advisers began to review recommendations for some vaccines, including COVID. At the same time, states in the Northeast are also beginning to issue their own vaccine guidance. So what does all this mean for Californians looking to get themselves and their families vaccinated? Joining AirTalk today to help break down what’s happening is Peter Chin-Hong, M.D., infectious disease specialist and professor of medicine at the UCSF Medical Center.
With files from the Associated Press
The latest on digital privacy
Website cookies have been around for the last 30 years, and have been a pivotal way for online digital marketing to better target consumers. These small bits of code collect browsing history and other online behaviors to personalize ads and recommendations for the web surfer. But today, cookies are just one small component in the grand scheme of the current digital marketing age. Advertisers are now finding new ways to gather data on us, from utilizing facial recognition to having smart TVs serve ads based on what we watch. What does this mean for consumer privacy, not just as an individual but also as a consumer? Joining AirTalk today to help break down what’s happening now is founder and host of Scrolling 2 Death—a podcast about parenting in the digital age Nicki Petrossi and Security and Privacy Activist for Electronic Frontier Foundation Thorin Klosowski.
Swrlies: Ice cream and frozen yogurt pop-up that brings a variety of Mexican flavors, made to order
Although the summer is winding down to a close, the heat in Southern California is still very much real. There’s plenty of frozen treats to enjoy around town, but the pop-up Swrlies takes a unique approach— being a Jalisco-style frozen yogurt and ice cream spot that’s got a variety of flavors, infused with popular Mexican culture. The business was started by Yardley Vergara, a Los Angeles native, and Vianca Vergara, who grew up in Jalisco; Vega’s concept for pop-up had been brewing for some time, but it wasn’t until 2019 that they began their journey as a pop-up. Since then, they’ve worked plenty of events, including Coachella, and served the likes of Katy Perry and the Property Brothers, among others. Joining us to discuss their pop-up is Yardley Vergara, CEO and co-owner of Swrlies, a Jalisco-style frozen yogurt and ice cream pop-up.
FilmWeek: “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey,” “Him,” “Another End,” and More!
Larry Mantle and LAist film critics Tim Cogshell and Claudia Puig review this weekend’s latest movie releases in theaters and on streaming platforms. They also share thoughts on the passing of film icon Robert Redford, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 89.
Films:
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, Wide Release
Him, Wide Release
Another End, In Select Theaters and Available on VOD
A Savage Art: The Life & Cartoons of Pat Oliphant, Laemmle Claremont 5, Monica Film Center, Newhall, Glendale, and Town Center 5
The Summer Book, Laemmle Town Center [Encino]
Xeno, In Select Theaters
Democracy Noir, Laemmle Monica Film Center
Waltzing With Brando, In Select Theaters
Our critics’ standout films from the 50th Toronto International Film Festival
“Hamnet,” Chloé Zhao’s drama about William Shakespeare’s marriage and the death of their 11-year-old son, won the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday, putting it on an enviable track to Academy Awards contention. This might’ve been the biggest headline for the festival, which celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. Joining us this morning to help round up the festivities is Claudia Puig, film critic for LAist and program director for the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, and Peter Rainer, film critic for LAist and the Christian Science Monitor.
