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Mass vaccination efforts underway for port workers Published  Mass vaccination efforts underway for port workers LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles City Council recently passed a resolution to show its support for any legislation that would prioritize the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to essential waterfront workers. The resolution was introduced on Dec. 15 by Councilmen Joe Buscaino and Paul Koretz. It was seconded by Councilman Mike Bonin. It noted that "the maritime industry has continued to...

The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday voted to show its support for any legislation that expedites the process for immigrants working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic to obtain U.S. citizenship.

The Los Angeles City Council today voted to show its support for any legislation that expedites the process for immigrants working on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic to obtain U.S. citizenship.

City official says that frustration will continue as long as the demand for doses far exceeds the supply.

COVID-19 updates: Dallas and Tarrant counties each surpass 2,000 deaths Statewide, Texas has recorded around 34,000 deaths since the pandemic began, officials report. Thats around the size of the entire population of Waxahachie. Author: Jake Harris Updated: 4:21 PM CST January 24, 2021 DALLAS — Both Tarrant and Dallas counties have now recorded grim milestones: more than 2,000 people in each county have died from COVID-19 since the pandemic began, officials rep...

Wait times improved Thursday afternoon at the Dodger Stadium COVID-19 vaccination site after earlier reports of delays of up to five hours. At the Dodger Stadium vaccination site, up to 12,000 doses can be administered per day. But one week after the stadiums parking lot transitioned from a testing location to vaccination super site, only 2,000 doses are available daily. Despite supply limitations, more than 46,000 people were vaccinated this week at the five city-run vaccination sites, which i...

By City News Service Jan 20, 2021 LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Fresno Countys top prosecutor has penned a letter to her counterpart in Los Angeles County, telling him that a series of controversial directives he issued upon taking office last month are “extreme and “already wreaking havoc on crime victims. The letter, dated Monday, is the second that George Gascon has been sent in recent weeks in which a district attorney from another county has refused to grant him jurisdiction in cases involving ...

SoCalGas Awarded Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerces Corporate Member of the Year Award highlights the companys partnership with the L.A. Area Chamber and its leadership on several key initiatives including the first-ever virtual job fair, the launch of ONE LA, and more. News provided by Share this article Share this article LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) today announced the company was presented with the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce...

City leaders struggling with a projected pandemic-fueled budget shortfall of $675 million this week took steps to bridge the gap by reaching agreements with a pair of public employee unions. On Tuesday, a deal was announced to defer two different 2 percent raises—one slated for this month, the other for June—with the Coalition of L.A. City Unions. In exchange for delaying the pay hikes, the city agreed not to impose furlough days or layoffs during the current fiscal year for the 18,000 work...

Print The plan goes like this: Anyone eligible for a coronavirus vaccine will be able to drive to Dodger Stadium, roll down their car window and get an injection. About 12,000 people a day will get shots under the ambitious goals for what will probably be one of the country’s largest vaccination sites, set to open Friday at 8 a.m. As California officials rush to set up vaccination “super sites” at Dodger Stadium, Disneyland and other major landmarks in a bid to improve one of the country...