California News – 5-27-2021

Oscars for 2022 has been delayed by a month Now set for March 27,2022, a month later than the original planned date, the 94th Academy Awards will happen and return to usual venue As a result of the pandemic, this year’s Oscars screw an audience of only 10.4 million which is a 56% drop from… Continue reading California News – 5-27-2021

California News – 5-25-2021

SoCal home prices jump 20% in April, which sets another record Home prices in Southern California have shown an all time high in April  The Six-county region’s median home price increased 20.2% year over year to a record $655,000 which is $25,000 more than the previous median record in March Southern California has experienced a… Continue reading California News – 5-25-2021

California News – 5-24-2021

California has seen a baby bust during COVID-19 Early in the pandemic many expected the quarantines to cause a baby bust, but instead, U.S. experts are reporting a baby bust Across the nation, a Thursday Brookings Institute report has projected 300,000 fewer births by 2022 Those who are able to have children have changed their… Continue reading California News – 5-24-2021

California News – 5-21-2021

California has plans for full reopening on June 15 as COVID-19 calms California Officials have unveiled their most anticipated set of guidelines related to the pandemic that will lead to California’s full reopening Recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will align with California’s expectations Governor Gavin Newsom has stated that California’s case… Continue reading California News – 5-21-2021

California News – 5-19-2021

Masks and Social Distancing: California considers dropping protocols these at workplaces if everyone has vaccine The physical distancing rules in California workplaces and mask requirements may be dropped if everyone is fully vaccinated Employers all across California are considering plans to bring employees back into workplaces, especially those who are working remote during the pandemic. … Continue reading California News – 5-19-2021

California News – 5-18-2021

Orange County could enter least-restrictive yellow tier as soon as next week In another milestone for reopening the Southern California economy, Orange County is now within striking distance of its widest reopening based on the state’s four-tiered, color-coded blueprint According to data released Tuesday, Orange County’s rate of new coronavirus cases — adjusted based on… Continue reading California News – 5-18-2021

California News – 5-17-2021

California won’t lift its mask mandate until June 15 California will not lift its mask mandate to align with new federal recommendations until after June 15, the target date for the state to fully reopen businesses, state health officials said Monday This announcement makes California, along with New Jersey, one of the final holdouts to… Continue reading California News – 5-17-2021

California News – 5-13-2021

Some fear the CDC is moving too fast in lifting mask rules Some health experts are questioning whether federal officials moved too fast in relaxing mask recommendations that would allow for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to shed face covering in most indoor and outdoor settings The United Food and Commercial Workers union, which represents… Continue reading California News – 5-13-2021

California News – 5-13-2021

L.A. won’t immediately follow CDC’s relaxed mask rules Federal officials on Thursday announced a sweeping relaxation of face mask guidelines, including allowing fully vaccinated people to stop wearing masks in most places — either outdoors or inside The state and county will review the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations in order to… Continue reading California News – 5-13-2021

California News – 5-12-2021

California expected to end mask mandate soon California Gov. Gavin Newsom told Fox 11 Los Angeles that California’s mask mandate may end on June 15 when the governor plans to reopen the state economy This news comes as California continues to see low COVID-19 rates as California has the second-lowest seven-day case rate in the… Continue reading California News – 5-12-2021

California News – 5-11-2021

California Governor declares drought emergency in most counties California Gov. Gavin Newsom extended a drought emergency declaration to cover 41 of the state’s 58 counties on Monday Newsom and other officials are concerned California could experience a repeat of the catastrophic 2020 wildfire season Newsom proposed Monday a $5.1 billion package to cover an immediate… Continue reading California News – 5-11-2021

California News – 5-10-2021

Gov. Gavin Newsom releases California Economic Recovery plan More Californians will soon be eligible for a one-time $600 stimulus check, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Monday Gov. Gavin Newsom and state leaders announced on Monday a $100 billion economic recovery relief plan that will provide one-time stimulus checks, rent and utility relief for more Californians… Continue reading California News – 5-10-2021

California News – 5-7-2021

California inches closer to normalcy as COVID vaccinations increase Coronavirus cases and deaths across the country have plummeted to the lowest point in months as reopenings soar Los Angeles County now has the fewest restrictions since the pandemic began On Wednesday, there were less than 300, which is a 98% drop While 41% of the… Continue reading California News – 5-7-2021

California News – 05-03-2021

Downtown LA Reopens 101 Freeway Early After Sixth Street Bridge Project  Part of the Hollywood 1010 Freeway (2 ½ miles) in downtown LA reopened this Sunday Morning 5.2.2021 at 8:45 am The bridge needed to be replaced due to seismic vulnerability and deterioration caused by a chemical reaction in the concrete and on Feb. 5,… Continue reading California News – 05-03-2021

California News – 04-30-2021

Outdoor Mask Rules In L.A. County Lighten For Those Vaccinated – Still there are Exceptions 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… Continue reading California News – 04-30-2021