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A young Helena woman became the first member of the all-girl Boy Scout Troop 217 to attain the rank of Eagle Scout.

BY JOHN SCHAFFNER

For months they waited for the COVID-19 vaccine. On Thursday, their turn finally came. The mass vaccination site at Cal State Los Angeles opened up to any adult in Los Angeles County — a first for the region — and the lines quickly jammed with teenage college students and young professionals. Some showed up with their dogs, others rode in on skateboards or bikes. Many were with their parents and friends, eager to finally get some freedom from the pandemic. “I would like to see my grandma,...

Cal State L.A. vaccination site draws thousands on day of open eligibility Donovan X. Ramsey © (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times) Kristine Ko, right, from West Los Angeles waits for her vaccine shot with other people in line at the 9 a.m. opening of the Cal State L.A. walk-up mass vaccine site. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times) For months they waited for the COVID-19 vaccine. On Thursday, their turn finally came. The mass vaccination site at Cal State Los Angeles opened up to any adul...