If you’ve been tracking vaccination efforts in California and the United States, you know it’s not going well. Not even a little bit. In fact, multiple states across the country are lagging behind. Numerous factors are slowing the vaccine rollout. In short, manufacturing and distribution issues have been exacerbated by inclement weather in the midwest […]
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California Will Save 10% of its Vaccine Supply for Teachers Starting March 1
Debates over the reopening of schools in the Golden State continue to rage as parents, teachers, and administrators cannot seem to get on the same page. The latest news from the state’s office is a hard push to jump-start the reopening process for in-person learning. Specifically, California will save 10% of its vaccine supply for […]
California Housing Market Carries 2020 Momentum into 2021
California’s housing market began the 2021 year on a positive note. The state’s favorable trends continued from December into January, as we recorded the highest sales level since 2009. January saw a seasonally annualized rate of 484,730 closed escrow sales for existing, single-family detached homes in California (according to the California Association of Realtors, or […]
Governor Newsom Issues Revised Guidelines for Indoor Church Services
The religious faithful of California can now return to indoor church services, following Governor Newsom’s revised guidelines. The changes are based on the Supreme Court’s decision to lift the California state ban on indoor worship during the pandemic. That decision does still allow for restrictions on singing and chanting, however. Ultimately, this ruling represents the […]
SDS Supportive Housing Fund Raised $106 Million to Fight Homelessness
In a vitally strong step to end homelessness, the SDS Supportive Housing Fund has raised an impressive $106 million to fight homelessness in California. SDS is a real estate impact fund managed by SDS Capital Group. It’s the first of its kind and will produce up to 1,800 financially stable permanent supportive housing units. Nearly […]
Black-Owned Businesses in Los Angeles You Should Check Out
For 46 short years, Americans have celebrated the achievements of African Americans and recognized their central role in U.S. history. President Gerald Ford decreed February as a national observance in 1976. He said, “In celebrating Black History Month, we can seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area […]
10 Romantic Outdoor Restaurants in LA
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and thanks to Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent lifting of the stay-at-home order, Angelenos have a plethora of dining options to celebrate Saint Valentine. VDay 2021 may not resemble the lover’s days of old, but thankfully there are many restaurants offering al fresco dining that exude romance. So, whether you’re in […]
How SB 91 Changes the Tenant Relief Act of 2020
As many of you know, Governor Newsom signed the COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020 (AB 3088) in August of last year. This legislation provided protection for tenants who are one or more months behind in rent. Additionally, it enumerated responsibilities for landlords regarding their tenants. The provisions in that legislation were set to expire in […]
Los Angeles Nears Threshold to Reopen Schools, but LAUSD Teachers Union Says It’s Too Soon
According to the Los Angeles County Health Department, local elementary schools could be eligible to reopen in-person instruction within a matter of weeks. But the LAUSD Teachers Union says otherwise, noting that the current purple tier (the most restrictive tier in Governor Newsom’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy) makes in-person education not safe enough. LA […]
Best Breweries in Valencia and Santa Clarita
Valencia and Santa Clarita offer plenty of great breweries for you to sip on a refreshing beer and dig into some grub. (The area also contains numerous fantastic restaurants as well, if you are so inclined). However, bear in mind that not all of the breweries on this list are fully open for outdoor dining. […]