NYC will extend its suspension of alternate side parking
NEW YORK, NY — New York City will extend its suspension of alternate side parking regulations as residents are encouraged to stay inside and limit time outside to essential purposes, which don’t include having to moving one’s car. Suspension of alternate side parking will continue…
Construction get the green light to continue working in Washington
OLYMPIA, WA — Washington has reached the first step in the state’s plan to begin reopening the economy, allowing for existing construction projects to resume with added precautions, Gov. Jay Inslee announced Friday. Most commercial and residential construction projects were halted under the governor’s “Stay…
72-hour virtual prayer marathon amid the new coronavirus pandemic in Denver, CO
DENVER, CO — Faith-based leaders across Denver’s metro area are coming together this weekend for a 72-hour virtual prayer marathon amid the new coronavirus pandemic. The event, Denver Prays, will include one-hour prayer sessions around the clock on Zoom. Led by dozens of faith-based leaders,…
91 deaths and 2,003 infected with coronavirus in Denver
DENVER — As of Tuesday afternoon, 2,003 people had been infected with the new coronavirus in Denver since the outbreak began, health officials confirmed. There have been 91 deaths in the city. The data company SafeGraph posted a report that shows the percent of people…
Coronavirus kills more than 60 NYC educators
NEW YORK CITY — More than 60 New York City educators have lost their lives to novel coronavirus, the Department of Education announced Monday. Sixty-three paraprofessionals, teachers, and school staffers had died from COVID-19 as of April 17, said DOE spokesperson Miranda Barbot. “Each of…
Apple donates thousands of face shields to Los Angeles health workers
LOS ANGELES, CA — Doctors, nurses and other health care workers around Los Angeles will be receiving new personal protective equipment, thanks to a donation of 160,000 new face shields, courtesy of Apple Inc. As the Port of Los Angeles confirms, Apple is giving the…
First un-declared International Day of Conscience
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced schools to close in many parts of the world. While this presents great challenges for parents and educators alike, many will agree that the time has never been more appropriate to engage children in discussions about global sustainability and what…
Here’s who’s hiring right now in Long Beach, Culver City, Buena Park, Downey, and Los Angeles
Some industries — from shipping to online learning — are hiring to meet coronavirus-related demand. Here are some of the companies hiring in SoCal right now. Entry Level CAREGiver – Long Beach, CA Description CAREGivers provide a variety of in-home care services for seniors, helping…
Denver pulls pit bull 30-year ban after
DENVER, CO — Denver City Council voted Monday night to remove the pit bull ban that’s been in place for 30 years. In a 7-4 vote, the council passed a new law that would require pit bull owners to get a breed-restricted license and register…
Councilman called to open LA streets to residents during COVID-19 pandemic
LOS ANGELES, CA — Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Bonin called Monday for the city’s streets to be more open for residents to walk and bike during the coronavirus pandemic. Bonin said his office has received an increasing number of requests from residents, especially seniors…