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 […]
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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 […]
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. […]
LA County Launches Loan Program for Small Businesses Today
The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) launches the Small Business Stabilization Loan Program today, January 28th, 2021. Clearly, the pandemic is wreaking havoc on businesses small and large. Therefore, LA County is choosing to act (whether it is too late remains to be seen). As California continues to grapple with the ever-changing landscape for businesses, […]
Best Outdoor Gyms in LA
Angelenos consistently embrace the newest, sexiest, and hottest trends. From fro-yo and poke bowls to hot yoga, HIIT workouts, and kombucha. Residents in Los Angeles adapt quickly, adopt early, and act as guinea pigs for the rest of the country. Therefore, it makes perfect sense that we would find ways to get our sweat on […]
Clubhouse App: The New Social Media App EVERYONE Is Talking About
A new social media app called Clubhouse has been dubbed “Social Media’s Next Star” by Bloomberg. Although the social media app originally launched in March of 2020, it is now picking up steam. Investors and persons in the social media space are taking notice. Clubhouse app Co-founder Paul Davison recently dropped a major bomb on […]
Governor Newsom Lifts Stay-at-Home Order and Curfew
There is positive news today from Sacramento, as California’s Governor Gavin Newsom lifts the stay-at-home order and the 10pm-5am curfew across the state. The decision comes as coronavirus conditions continue to improve, with intensive care unit (ICU) capacity ameliorating enough to merit the change. The stay-at-home order applied to the Southern California, San Joaquin Valley, […]