Tag: coronavirus
EPA Says Pine-Sol Is Effective Against Coronavirus
OAKLAND–Pine-Sol Original Multi-Surface Cleaner got approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use against the coronavirus on hard non-porous surfaces, the company...
Just Wear A Damn Mask!
UNITED STATES—It does feel like things are slowly trying to get back to normal, but we all know just because we snap our fingers...
Australian Woman Arrested For COVID-19 Facebook Post
BALLARAT—On Wednesday, September 2, Australian police arrested a woman after she created a “freedom day” event on Facebook calling to protest against the Victorian...
Australian Activist Arrested For Planning Anti-Lockdown Protest
AUSTRALIA—A political activist in Australia, who has been planning events on Facebook to protest the lock downs permitted by the country's government, in the...
Davante Bell Fined For Throwing Illegal Party
SANTA MONICA—A 26-year-old party organizer was hit with a $1,450 fine after illegally throwing the "100 Summers Mansion Party" on Saturday, August 22, which...
UCLA To Begin Phase 3 COVID-19 Vaccine Trial
WESTWOOD—The Lundquist Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Medical Center in Westwood will soon recruit volunteers in Los Angeles County for phase 3...
Santa Monica Extends Local Emergency To September 30
SANTA MONICA— On August 25, Santa Monica’s Interim City Manager and Director of Emergency Services Lane Dilg issued a twenty-fourth supplement regarding the coronavirus....
Online-Only School Semester Will Include Extracurricular Classes
SANTA MONICA—Extracurricular classes will now be taking place via Zoom calls in Los Angeles County schools, which will be an issue for coaches and...
“Santa Monica Shines” New COVID-19 Assurance Program
SANTA MONICA— On August 19, the City of Santa Monica announced the launch of its new program, "Santa Monica Shines." This program provides resources...
Garcetti Orders Power Cut At Hollywood Hills Home
HOLLYWOOD HILLS—On Wednesday, August 19, the mayor of Los Angeles, Eric Garcetti, authorized an order for a power cut in a home at Hollywood...
Mayor Garcetti Reverses Plan To Close Homeless Shelter
BEVERLY HILLS—Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti will allow the emergency shelter at Pan Pacific Park to remain open after it was set to close...
Minnesota Churches Sue Governor Over Pandemic Restrictions
AMERICA—The Governor of Minnesota is facing legal challenges due to the executive orders he has used to specifically require social distancing and wearing of...
Salon Owners And Stylists Protest Restrictions During Pandemic
WESTWOOD—While standing at the corner of Wilshire Blvd and Veteran Ave in Westwood on August 12, protestors who work in the beauty, hair and...
Joe Rogan Makes California To Texas Move Official
CALIFORNIA—Joe Rogan, former host of "Fear Factor" and a color commentator for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) events, has decided to move to Texas from Southern...
Antonio Banderas Tests Positive For COVID-19
AMERICA— On August 10, actor Antonio Banderas revealed that he tested positive for COVID-19 on his 60th birthday.
In a statement posted to Twitter,...
More NFL Players Opt-Out Due To Coronavirus
CALIFORNIA—Another round of players have chosen to opt-out of the upcoming NFL season, because of Coronavirus, bringing the number to 67. This time, it...
Facebook, Twitter Remove Video Of Trump’s Coronavirus Remarks
UNITED STATES—Two of the largest, and most influential, social media platforms in the world recently decided to remove a video of President Donald J....
Governor Newsom Signs Legislation Minimizing In-Person Voting
CALIFORNIA—California Governor Gavin Newsom decided to sign a bill into law on Thursday, August 6, which decreases the number of in-person polling stations, so...
FACT CHECK: Meme On H1N1 versus COVID-19
UNITED STATES—The meme circulating social media which compares the 2020 coronavirus pandemic to the 2009 H1N1 pandemic has made it around a few times....
NYC Cracks Down On Residents Violating Coronavirus Measures
AMERICA—In a new set of restrictions placed on one of the busiest cities in the world, which begin on Wednesday, August 5, Mayor Bill...
