Category: Los Angeles County

Judge Says Kobe’s Widow Won’t Have to Undergo Mental Exam

LOS ANGELES—Kobe Bryant’s widow won’t have to undergo psychiatric testing for her lawsuit over graphic photos of the 2020 helicopter crash that killed the basketball star, her 13-year-old daughter, and others, a federal judge ruled Monday. Los Angeles County sought to compel psychiatric evaluations for Vanessa Bryant and others to determine if they truly suffered…


Los Angeles Restaurant to Pay County Thousands in Settlement for Defying Pandemic Orders

As restaurant owners struggled to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home orders in 2020, many in Los Angeles County defied restrictions that only permitted takeout orders. The county decided to sue at least two restaurants that allegedly remained open and recently reached a $10,000 settlement with one of those restaurants. The owner of Cronies…


Los Angeles County Defends Emmys, Says Mask Exceptions Are Fine for ‘Television Productions’

Los Angeles County responded to criticism that the Emmy Awards, in which mostly maskless celebrities attended, did not follow proper COVID-19 protocols and didn’t abide by the county’s mask mandate. The Emmys, it said, are a “television production,” which exempts the event from county rules around masks. “The Emmy Award Show is a television production,…


Los Angeles County to Mandate COVID-19 Vaccine Passports: Officials

Los Angeles County, the most populous county in the United States, announced Wednesday it would require proof of COVID-19 vaccination at bars, nightclubs, breweries, lounges, and related businesses. The order will also require vaccine proof or a negative COVID-19 test for large outdoor events, including Los Angeles Rams, Chargers, and Dodgers games, said County Public Health…


Five Point CEO to Step Down From Leading Company

Five Point Holdings, a major land developer of planned communities of coastal areas across California including Irvine’s Great Park neighborhood, announced in an Aug. 23 statement that the company’s founder, Emile Haddad, will be stepping away from his role as CEO, president, and chairman. Despite stepping away from his roles in leading the company, Haddad…


COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness Dropping as Number of ‘Breakthrough’ Infections Rise: Studies

COVID-19 vaccines are declining in effectiveness against infection protection as the number of so-called “breakthrough” infections rise, according to two studies published Tuesday. COVID-19 is the disease caused by the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus. Participants in an ongoing study called HEROES-Recover, which has cohorts across the United States, initially enjoyed strong protection after getting vaccinated…


24th City Issues ‘No Confidence’ Vote in LA County District Attorney Gascón Amid Recall Threat

A 24th city this week issued a vote of “no confidence” in Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, who is facing a possible recall. La Verne’s City Council voted during a July 19 meeting to pass a resolution that says Gascón has passed directives that violate state laws and risk public safety. The council is “expressing…


Unemployment Rate Dips Slightly in LA County in June

LOS ANGELES, Calif.—Los Angeles County’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate dipped to 10.6 percent in June, down from a revised 10.7 percent in May, according to figures released today by the state Employment Development Department. The 10.6 percent rate was below the 17.9 percent rate in June 2020, when COVID-19 shut-down orders were in effect. In…


Most of SoCal Housing Market Begins Normalizing

Commentary The housing market in Orange County, Calif., is finally starting to normalize. Homeowners can still expect their properties to sell in less than a month—historically very fast. But at 27 days, the average market time to sell a home in Orange County has increased 23 percent, from 22 days, in the past four weeks….


LA County Sheriff Says He Will Not Enforce New Indoor Mask Mandate

Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva announced Friday that he will not enforce a new indoor mask mandate set to be reinstated in the country’s most populous county amid the CCP virus pandemic. County health officials decided that the indoor mask mandate would apply regardless of a person’s vaccination status. The mandate, announced on Thursday,…