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LA County hits crucial coronavirus milestone, set to lift indoor mask rules Friday

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County has officially exited the high coronavirus community level as calculated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, meaning it is on track to lift its indoor mask order Friday.

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LA deputies fatally shoot man who attacked another with garden claw in Bellflower

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies shot and killed a man in Bellflower early Thursday after he stabbed another individual with a 3-foot garden claw, authorities said.

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LA County bars, offices, gyms can drop mask rules with COVID vaccine verification

LOS ANGELES — Fully vaccinated individuals will soon be able to shed their masks indoors at Los Angeles County establishments that screen the inoculation status of visitors and patrons, health officials said Wednesday.

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Greater Los Angeles homeless count resumes after pandemic-related hiatus

LOS ANGELES — After a yearlong hiatus during the pandemic, thousands of volunteers will fan out across Los Angeles County this week to conduct the annual count of the region's homeless population.

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Sheriff's deputy testifies he attended seven 'inking parties' linked to Compton group

LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles County sheriff's deputy associated with the gang-like group of deputies with matching tattoos from Compton station testified that he has attended about seven so-called inking parties since he first saw the image on a shirt more than a decade ago.

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LA County's daily count of new coronavirus cases continues to decline

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County public health officials on Saturday reported 3,221 new cases of the coronavirus and 85 related deaths, as infections continued to decline following a surge fueled by the omicron variant.

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Los Angeles DA Gascón backtracks on policies on juveniles, life sentences

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County prosecutors can now seek to try juveniles as adults and pursue life sentences against defendants in certain cases, according to memos issued Friday by Dist. Atty. George Gascón, marking a major shift in his all-or-nothing stances on certain criminal justice reform issues.

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LA County forecasts indoor mask mandate easing by late March

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County’s indoor mask mandate will likely be lifted by the end of next month, a top health official said this week, though that timetable could potentially be even shorter should the federal guidance on face coverings change.

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Microsoft's Activision Acquisition Triggers Regulatory Subpoenas Over Workplace Harassment

The Wall Street Journal reports that federal and state regulators have broadened their investigations into Activision Blizzard Inc's (NASDAQ:ATVI) leadership role in handling workplace misconduct claims. State watchdog, The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing subpoenaed Activision's directors over its workplace issues. It also has subpoenaed police departments in the Los Angeles area…

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LA County lifts outdoor mask mandate

LOS ANGELES — As the number of hospitalized coronavirus-positive patients continues to fall, Los Angeles County relaxed its outdoor masking rules Wednesday.

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Vaccinated Patrons Can Now Enjoy Disneyland Without Face Masks

The Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) looks to make face coverings optional for fully vaccinated guests indoors and outdoors at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts from February 17. Those who are not fully vaccinated will continue wearing face coverings in all indoor locations at its parks in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Face coverings…

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LA County will lift outdoor mask mandate Wednesday

LOS ANGELES — As the number of hospitalized coronavirus-positive patients continues to fall, Los Angeles County will relax its outdoor masking rules just after midnight Wednesday, a top health official confirmed.

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LA County officials urge caution for Super Bowl gatherings as coronavirus cases continue to drop

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County public health authorities are urging people to celebrate the Super Bowl with caution as new coronavirus cases continue to decline following a surge fueled by the omicron variant.

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Kern County sheriff’s recruitment video appeals to LA deputies opposed to vaccine mandate

LOS ANGELES — Kern County officials this week posted a recruitment video on social media urging Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies who are opposed to vaccine mandates to apply for positions with their neighbor to the north.

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LA County on track to relax some outdoor mask rules as COVID-19 hospitalizations drop

LOS ANGELES — The number of coronavirus-positive patients hospitalized in Los Angeles County has dropped below 2,500, putting the region on track to potentially relax some outdoor masking rules next week.

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LA County posts highest single-day COVID death tally in 11 months

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County is still reporting increasing numbers of COVID-19 deaths, with 103 fatalities recorded Wednesday — the highest single-day tally in 11 months.

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Football came to this LA suburb. Home prices and rents jumped

Inglewood, California's home and rent prices have skyrocketed since the NFL approved plans for the Rams to relocate there in 2016, outpacing surrounding communities and Los Angeles County.

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Pitney Bowes Financial Inks Term Loan With Zion Delivery Service

Pitney Bowes Inc's (NYSE:PBI) Pitney Bowes Bank signed a term loan and accompanying revolving line of credit with Zion Delivery Service, Inc (ZDS) of Long Beach, California. ZDS specializes in Last-Mile Delivery support for large national and regional carriers in Los Angeles County, Orange County, and other markets across Southern California. The credit…

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Bill Plaschke: Dodgers must make it clear Trevor Bauer will never pitch for them again

LOS ANGELES — In the continuing eyesore that is the saga of Trevor Bauer, the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office has spoken.

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Trevor Bauer will not face criminal charges following sexual assault allegation

LOS ANGELES — After a five-month review of the Pasadena police investigation into allegations of sexual assault against him, Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer will not face criminal charges, the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office determined Tuesday, a person with knowledge of the decision said.

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Petitions to recall Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón approved for circulation

Our weekly summary of state local news highlights a recall effort against LA County DA George Gascón and redistricting updates. Read all about it in this week’s edition of the State Local Tap.

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'Imposter' performs COVID tests on kids after security breach at LA juvenile hall

LOS ANGELES — An "imposter" pretending to be a medical professional got inside a Los Angeles County juvenile detention facility last week and swabbed the mouths of several children, according to an email obtained by the Los Angeles Times and a former county official.

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LA County unveils plans to drop some mask rules once COVID-19 conditions improve

LOS ANGELES — Outlining how health and safety rules could be loosened as the omicron variant of the coronavirus continues to wane, Los Angeles County officials said Thursday that face coverings no longer will be required in certain outdoor settings once COVID-19 hospitalizations drop, and indoor mask rules could be…

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Petitions to recall Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón approved for circulation

Petitions to recall George Gascón from his position as the Los Angeles County District Attorney in California were approved for circulation on Jan. 27. To get the recall on the ballot, supporters must collect 566,857 signatures by July 6.

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California AG to review LA sheriff’s cases county lawyers call ‘politically motivated’

LOS ANGELES — California’s attorney general will review several investigations conducted by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department amid allegations by county officials that Sheriff Alex Villanueva is abusing his power by investigating his critics.

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