close Video Los Angeles becomes latest battleground over school reopenings Center for American Liberty founder Harmeet Dhillon and commentator Jeremy Hunt join 'Fox News @ Night' to discuss The mother of a seventh-grader in Southern California said this week she was sent a strange email from a member of the United Teachers Los Angeles union (UTLA), asking her how she identifies herself racially. "I’m working on a research project on who speaks on [Los Angeles Unified School District] issues in the LA Times and coding for race and class," the email FOX 11 in Los Angeles reportedly obtained said. The emailer noted that Miryam Qudrat had spoken to the Los Angeles Times twice in the last eight months about schools reopening and that she had a "common Iranian" name. Qudrat told FOX 11 she is of Afghan heritage. LA TEACHERS' UNION REFUSES TO BUDGE ON SCHOOL REOPENINGS: 'STRUCTURAL RACISM' "I’m a mom and an educator and I … [Read more...] about Mother accuses LA teacher’s union of ‘racial profiling’ after speaking out on closures
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Michigan Restaurant Owners Welcome Capacity Increase, Hour Extension
(CBS Detroit) — More families might be making dinner reservations this weekend and the restaurant industry is eager and ready to serve. Tuesday Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced a new order increasing the capacity for in-door dining to 50 percent or up to 100 people. READ MORE: Stimulus Check Latest: When Could You See Another Economic Relief Payment? And it’s a move that restaurant owners have been waiting for. Katy Dean, Buddy’s Pizza Chief Operating Officer said, “To see the capacity increase from 25 percent to 50 percent, really exciting for us to be able to see more folks come back. As case rates go down and vaccination goes up it gives us the opportunity to pass forward towards normalcy. Buddy’s pizza chief operating officer Katy Dean says the pizzeria had to change its business model throughout the course of the pandemic to serve customers. Dean said, “At points, we were at a curb-side only model, very heavily carry-out with dining rooms closed as well, so in … [Read more...] about Michigan Restaurant Owners Welcome Capacity Increase, Hour Extension
Disney To Reopen Buena Vista Street Stores, Restaurants On Nov. 19
ANAHEIM (CBSLA) — Stores and restaurants along Buena Vista Street, the main drag at the opening of California Adventure, will reopen on Nov. 19, Disney officials announced Thursday. “We welcome this,” said Mike Lyster, a spokesman for Anaheim. READ MORE: San Diego Woman Sues GoFundMe Campaign Creator Over Starbucks Barista Fundraiser “It is an expansion of what they have done with Downtown Disney, but at the same time, it shows how they could reopen the parks safely and responsibly and actually bring people into the parks, not to ride rides, but people will go into California Adventure to get a feel for what it would be like when we’re able to safely reopen. For us, as a city, we’re encouraged.” Related: Downtown Disney Puts Stricter Requirements On Mask Types Stores reopening include are Elias & Co., Julius Katz & Sons, Kingswell Camera Shop. The eateries set to reopen are Trolley Treats, Fiddler, Fifer & Practical Cafe, Carthay Circle Lounge and … [Read more...] about Disney To Reopen Buena Vista Street Stores, Restaurants On Nov. 19
Week-Long Operation Leads To 145 Arrests In LA County
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – Authorities Thursday announced that 145 arrests were made in Los Angeles County during a recent statewide operation investigating human trafficking. Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some form of labor or commercial sex act. READ MORE: New COVID Vaccine Site Opening At USC Campus, City Working To Get Doses To Homebound Residents “Operation Reclaim and Rebuild” involved more than 100 federal, state, and local agencies, and resulted in 450 arrests statewide , the Los Angeles Police Department reported. “The goal of the operation was simply to rescue and recover victims of human trafficking and to arrest their traffickers or individuals who have exploited them,” L.A.P.D. Deputy Chief Kris Pitcher said at a news conference Thursday morning. During the seven-day operation, the LAPD made 91 arrests, the Long Beach Police Department made 13 arrests, the L.A. Regional Human Trafficking Task Force made 36 arrests … [Read more...] about Week-Long Operation Leads To 145 Arrests In LA County
Coronavirus In LA: Mayor Garcetti Bans Non-City Employees From City Hall, Large Gatherings Banned
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Los Angeles City Hall will be closed to non-city employees due to coronavirus concerns, officials announced Thursday. In addition to closing City Hall, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced he has also ordered the cancellation of all city gatherings of 50 people or more, and all events or conferences at city-owned properties expected to attract more than 50 people. READ MORE: San Diego Woman Sues GoFundMe Campaign Creator Over Starbucks Barista Fundraiser Under the mayor’s order, the city is also barring more than 50 visitors at a time in any city building, and halting all non-essential travel by city employees. “I know this is an anxious time for a lot of people, but Angelenos should stay focused on preparation and protection — not panic,” said Garcetti. “We will continue doing everything we can to help guide people through this situation, and working closely with our local, state, and federal partners to keep our communities safe, aware, and informed.” READ … [Read more...] about Coronavirus In LA: Mayor Garcetti Bans Non-City Employees From City Hall, Large Gatherings Banned