The governor of California announced the state is enforcing its security and taking “proactive measures” against possible civil unrest around the state’s Capitol ahead of President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration next week. “In light of events in our nation’s capital last week, California is taking important steps to protect public safety at the State Capitol, and…
California Mobilizes National Guard, Takes ‘Proactive Measures’ Ahead of Inauguration
Bus Dramatically Plunges Off Bridge; Driver, Passengers Hurt
NEW YORK—An articulated bus dramatically plunged off a bridge in New York City late Thursday, leaving its front half hanging over a highway ramp, its fall broken only by the road below. The driver was seriously injured in the crash just after 11 p.m. near an interchange of the Cross Bronx and Major Deegan expressways,…
New York AG Sues NYPD, NYC Over Alleged Excessive Force Against Floyd Protesters
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit on Thursday against the New York City police department and city officials over their treatment of protesters during the riots and demonstrations following George Floyd’s death. James alleged in a complaint in a federal court that officers from the NYPD had used excessive force and other tactics…
Disneyland Announces Cancellation of Annual Passes
ANAHEIM (CNS)—First, the COVID-19 pandemic forced the closure of the Disneyland Resort. On Jan. 14, it prompted the elimination of a theme park favorite: the Disneyland annual pass. “We want to thank our annual passholders for their understanding during this closure period,” Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock said in a statement. “Due to the continued…
Orange County Records More than 3,300 New COVID Cases
SANTA ANA (CNS)— Orange County on Jan. 14 reported 16 more COVID-19 fatalities and 3,331 new cases, but the positivity rate is decreasing, an official says. The county’s positivity rate has been declining over the past several days, Orange County chief Frank Kim said. Five days ago, it was 19.75 and now it’s down to…
Senior, Health Workers, Flood Disneyland for Vaccine Despite Tech Troubles
ANAHEIM, Calif.—Disneyland’s vaccine super site was flooded with patients for the second day running Jan. 14, but as the remedy against COVID-19 becomes more readily available, many patients say they’ve struggled to make an appointment. Orange County residents can book a timeslot to receive the vaccine through the county’s Othena system, which takes reservations online…
Seniors, Health Workers, Flood Disneyland for Vaccine Despite Tech Troubles
ANAHEIM, Calif.—Disneyland’s vaccine super site was flooded with patients for the second day running Jan. 14, but as the remedy against COVID-19 becomes more readily available, many patients say they’ve struggled to make an appointment. Orange County residents can book a timeslot to receive the vaccine through the county’s Othena system, which takes reservations online…
Red Cross Continues its Call for Blood Donations
January 14, 2021
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The American Red Cross is urging healthy donors to give blood as it grapples with a supply shortage exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. “There’s always a shortage of blood, but [the pandemic] just heightened what we need now,” Cornell Foster, a mobile operator for the American Red Cross, told The Epoch Times. “The hospitals still need to run, and…
Students in LA School District Must Get COVID-19 Vaccine to Return to Classrooms
The 600,000 students in the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) will have to be vaccinated for COVID-19 before returning to classrooms, school district officials said. In a pre-recorded briefing first reported by the Los Angeles Times, LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner said the COVID-19 vaccine mandate would be “no different than students who are vaccinated…
City Officials Ramp Up Effort to End Short-Term Rentals in Irvine
The City of Irvine has taken an extra step to reduce short-term rentals on properties in the Southern California city. The City Council unanimously passed a zoning code amendment to prohibit online platforms like Airbnb and Homeshare from allowing transactions within city limits. According to the ordinance, the platforms must prevent anyone seeking to rent…
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