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Men of color in Los Angeles County have shockingly higher mortality rates than women but lower vaccination rates
There are significant differences in mortality rates between males and females in Los Angeles County, despite the fact…
Long Beach and Los Angeles County residents can now access FEMA Funeral Expense Relief
Beginning Monday, April 12, Los Angeles County residents can apply for financial help for funeral expenses through the…
Long Beach offers COVID shots to residents 16+ on walk-up basis
Long Beach residents aged 16 and older can immediately get vaccinated against COVID-19, with the city announcing Thursday,…
LA County new COVID case rate holds steady after weeks of decline, prevents advancement to yellow tier for three weeks more
Los Angeles County’s weeks-long decline in new COVID-19 case rates stalled Tuesday, April 6 with the release of…
Long Beach issues revised health order, moves into LA County’s Orange Tier for economic reopening
The City of Long Beach Health and Human Services Department has issued an updated Health Order, effective as of…
LA County qualifies for orange tier, but it’s unclear when rules will change
Los Angeles County officially qualified Tuesday, March 30 for an advance to the less-restrictive orange tier of the…
Additional $12.35M in funding brings LB Recovery Act funding to $235M, to be spent on economic empowerment, language access, housing support
The Long Beach City Council approved a preliminary plan to spend $235 million in funding for the Long…
Mi Vida Cuenta: Long Beach looks to create Latino health initiative to address health disparities in communities hard-hit by the pandemic
MI VIDA CUENTA. MY LIFE MATTERS. That’s the name of Long Beach’s newest Latino health initiative, one that…
Long Beach moves into the red tier of State’s color-coded tier system for economic recovery
Certain sectors, businesses and activities may resume operations with modifications, including indoor dining at restaurants. The City of…
Arts Council for Long Beach announces an additional $450,000 for Artist COVID Relief
Applications will open Wednesday, March 10 at noon. A partnership between The City of Long Beach’s Development Services…