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Los Angeles, San Francisco Counties Break COVID-19 Records – NBC Bay Area
Los Angeles County again broke a record for coronavirus hospitalizations this weekend as San Francisco County reported its highest number of COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began. Statewide, more than 30,000 confirmed coronavirus cases were reported Sunday, making California’s total at 1,551,766. Millions of Californians in the majority of the state are under stay-at-home orders. …
You Can Claim a Bigger Tax Break for Cash Donations in 2020. Why That Might Not Be the Best Strategy – NBC Los Angeles
For 2020 only, taxpayers who itemize deductions on their tax returns can make a cash donation to a qualifying charity and deduct up to 100% of their adjusted gross income. Normally, you can write off up to 60% of your AGI for cash contributions. Donating appreciated stock to your favorite charity might be a better …
Pasadena Reinstates Three Restaurants’ Health Permits – NBC Los Angeles
Three Pasadena restaurants shut down due to violations of the city’s COVID-19 safety protocols had their health permits reinstated, but two additional restaurants were closed Saturday night, a city official said Sunday. Approximately 50% of restaurants were found to be compliant during Pasadena Health Department inspectors’ initial visits, according to Lisa Derderian, the city’s public …
Orange County Coronavirus Surge Worsens, as Hospitalizations Rise – NBC Los Angeles
Orange County reported 1,666 new cases of COVID-19 but no additional deaths Saturday, bringing the county’s totals to 76,761 cases and 1,577 fatalities. The huge number of new cases comes after the county reported 1,943 new cases and 18 additional deaths on Friday, but those numbers covered two days since there was no update Thursday …
2 Small Brush Fires Break Out In Sepulveda Basin – CBS Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Firefighters were battling two small brush fires in the Sepulveda Basin of Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon, officials said. The fires broke out near 15700 Burbank Boulevard, which is located close to the Los Angeles Fire Department’s airfield, fire department spokeswoman Margaret Stewart said. The acreage of the fires was not …
Being Vigilant About Mental Health As COVID-19 Meets The Holidays – CBS Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Challenges are plenty during this time of year as families deal with personal concerns, the coronavirus pandemic, and on top of that, being physically distanced from loved ones. “The challenge will be finding creative ways to still feel connected to the people you care about and to be able to have …
Orange County Likely Returning to Most Restrictive Purple Tier After COVID-19 Cases Jump, County CEO Says – NBC Los Angeles
Orange County reported 528 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths Saturday, bringing the county’s totals to 64,586 cases and 1,524 fatalities. The recent spike in cases — 598 cases were reported Friday — make it a near certainty that the county will get knocked down to the most restrictive purple tier of the …
Man Stabbed To Death After Breaking Into San Dimas Home – CBS Los Angeles
SAN DIMAS (CBSLA) – A man was stabbed to death while breaking into a San Dimas home early Friday morning and then crashing his truck while trying to speed away. Oct. 30 2020. (CBSLA) Authorities are investigating whether it was a case of self-defense. The stabbing occurred at around 4 a.m. at a home in …
Looting, Vandalism Reported After Celebrations Break Out Following Dodgers World Series Victory – NBC Los Angeles
Police declared an unlawful assembly and issued a dispersal order to sometimes unruly and violent crowds in downtown Los Angeles early Wednesday morning to celebrate the Dodgers’ World Series victory. The unlawful assembly was declared in the area of Eighth Street to Pico Boulevard and Broadway and Figueroa Street, the Los Angeles Police Department tweeted …
Los Angeles City, County Debut Response Teams For Mental Health Incidents – NBC Los Angeles
Los Angeles city and county officials Monday announced the start of a partnership to dispatch unarmed mental health responders to situations where they can help, rather than police officers or firefighters. The government officials said the Therapeutic Transportation Pilot Program will greatly reduce the number of calls police and firefighters will have to handle, giving …
