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California News – 04-30-2021

K Buenavista — Sat, 01 May 2021 10:29:05 +0000

L.A. County Public Health Director Barbara Ferrer says fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks in uncrowded situations
The exception is that vaccinated people should still wear masks in crowded situations like at the mall or a parade
Ferrer says that there is still risk as more than 50% of people in L.A. county are not fully vaccinated so she encourages mask wearing

Today April 30 Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced that the Dodger Stadium Vaccination will close by end of May
Slowed Operations at the stadium show the change in Los Angeles’ efforts to transition to appointment free options for vaccination
During this week, far fewer people are coming to vaccination sites across LA County

Entertainment industry unions and certain Hollywood studios have agreed to extend the Back-to-work agreement into the summer over working conditions and safety measures
This establishes compensation for actors and crew members who need to take time off for COVID testing and quarantining
Since January, the Film and Production industry has seen a surge in activity
It will reset paid sick days to allow workers to take 10 days off for the next two months

K Buenavista — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 06:51:48 +0000

Mayors from 13 major cities in California seek $4 billion a year for the next 5 years for city funding to combat homelessness
U.S. District Judge David Carter recently ordered that all those in poverty in Skid Row to be given shelter within 6 months
Currently the budget for 2021-2022 is $950 million toward this line item

K Buenavista — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 22:20:46 +0000

State officials (Secretary of State) note the recall campaign has collected 1.6 million signatures deemed valid
Challengers include: John Cox, Kevin Faulconer, and Caitlyn Jenner
Those who signed the petition but did not intend to have 30 days to remove their names
The Lieutenant Governor will determine an election date after state finance department determines total costs

Disney officials reiterate 25% capacity maximum, No Parades, Fireworks, or Hugs
Despite the park’s closure during COVID-19, downtown Disney shops have been extraordinarily busy
Disneyland has lagged behind other theme parks in reopening, including Six Flags and Universal Studios
The biggest question? Will it really feel like Disney?

Thanks to the mass exodus of the prior couple of years from California, the state will have to make due with one less congressional seat
California retains 52 seats in the H.O.R.; still the largest delegation in the Republic
It could be several months before redistricting occurs