el Elite private schools are receiving federal loans — including one attended by Secretary Mnuchin's children By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 22:56:40 -0400 Among the elite private schools that have received federal loans amid COVID-19 is the Brentwood School in West L.A., which Mnuchin's children attend. Full Article
el Trump and Mnuchin pressure well-heeled private schools to return federal loans By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 15:30:13 -0400 President Trump and Treasury Secretary Mnuchin say elite private schools with significant endowments shouldn't get Paycheck Protection Program loans. Full Article
el UC San Diego to mass test students for the novel coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 21:09:25 -0400 The program will begin May 11, when UC San Diego starts giving self-administered tests to 5,000 students living in campus housing. Full Article
el Mitch McConnell is dead set on making workers the canary in the coronavirus coal mine By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:13:58 -0400 As states start lifting stay-at-home orders amid the coronavirus outbreak, workers will play a key role in determining if the economy bounces back. Full Article
el Editorial: The only heartbreak hotels during the pandemic are the ones that won't let homeless people in By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 08:00:15 -0400 Hotels need to take in homeless people if they don't want the coronavirus to spread. Full Article
el Column: Coronavirus is a global crisis. 'Every country for itself' doesn't work By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 06:00:47 -0400 The United States and other countries are failing to come together just when a cooperative international response is desperately needed. Full Article
el Column: Whatever happened with Tara Reade in 1993, Biden is still infinitely better than Trump By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 06:05:34 -0400 Joe Biden is a flawed individual with a penchant for unwanted touching. Here's why I'll vote for him anyway. Full Article
el Editorial: Widespread coronavirus testing won't help end the pandemic if it's inaccurate By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 06:00:24 -0400 Some antibody tests for COVID-19 have unacceptably high rates of false positives. Full Article
el Op-Ed: My immigrant parents lost their jobs, but the CARES Act won't help mixed-status families like mine By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 3 May 2020 06:05:43 -0400 My immigrant parents lost their jobs because of COVID-19. The CARES Act won't help because they're in the U.S. illegally. At 22, I was the breadwinner. Full Article
el Op-Ed: How film and television production can safely resume in a COVID-19 world By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 06:00:51 -0400 At Netflix, we've resumed production in some countries. And we're learning what safety will look like post-pandemic Full Article
el Editorial: What L.A. County's supes are telling you about your right to be heard: Just shut up By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 08:00:51 -0400 Los Angeles County supervisors seem to enjoy their low-tech world where the coronavirus emergency is an excuse to keep the public quiet. Full Article
el Clarence Thomas speaks and other notable events from the Supreme Court 'tele-arguments' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 14:22:55 -0400 The court should livestream arguments even after the coronavirus crisis ends. Full Article
el Opinion: Trump's nominee to oversee intelligence says the right things, but so did Barr By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 10:10:58 -0400 John Ratcliffe is a Trump loyalist who now promises to speak truth to power. Full Article
el Column: Michael Flynn is guilty as sin. Dismissing the charges against him is nothing short of sickening By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 19:23:01 -0400 Of all the unseemly and scandalous actions by the Department of Justice in the Trump era, the dismissal of charges against Michael Flynn is the worst. Full Article
el Opinion: Was Michael Flynn cleared 'in the interests of justice' — or to please Trump? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 20:00:46 -0400 The history of the Trump Justice Department doesn't inspire confidence. Full Article
el Granderson: Why did Michael Jordan never use his giant megaphone? White America didn't want to hear it By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 16:38:41 -0400 Jordan could win the adoration of white America, but only as long as he didn't talk about what it meant to be black in America. Full Article
el Quarantine must-watch of the day: Marin Ireland in the immigrant tale 'Ironbound' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 9 Apr 2020 09:30:35 -0400 During a pandemic that puts class divisions into sharper focus, this acclaimed "Ironbound" gets a benefit reading by its original New York cast. Full Article
el 22 ways you can help arts groups devastated by coronavirus closures By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 9 Apr 2020 14:13:55 -0400 Donate the cost of a canceled ticket, take an online dance class, buy a piece of fine art: Here are 22 ways to help artists weather the coronavirus storm. Full Article
el Coronavirus quarantine inspires artist Pablo Helguera's project: singing telegrams By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 9 Apr 2020 20:47:08 -0400 How do you bring people together when social distancing forces them apart? Pablo Helguera and Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana have a way, and it's free. Full Article
el L.A. Opera cancels May shows, Long Beach Opera cancels rest of the season By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 20:31:08 -0400 L.A. Opera cancels "Pelléas and Mélisande" and "Rodelinda" but is still selling tickets for "The Marriage of Figaro" in early June. Full Article
el Adlon, Menzel and Porter: 'Saturday Night Seder' is the weekend quarantine must-watch By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 09:30:58 -0400 Pamela Adlon, Idina Menzel, Billy Porter, Mayim Bialik, Rachel Brosnahan, Andy Cohen, Darren Criss and Judith Light take part in "Saturday Night Seder." Full Article
el Can artists find a silver lining in the cloud of COVID-19? Peter Sellars is looking By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 12:00:18 -0400 Peter Sellars — opera director, spiritual thinker, optimist — reflects on changes triggered by coronavirus. Amid tragedy, what new life might come forth? Full Article
el Appreciation: A farewell to theater leader Diane Rodriguez, with love and tears, from Luis Valdez By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 14:20:27 -0400 A remembrance of theater actor-writer-director Diane Rodriguez from a fellow El Teatro Campesino family member, 'Zoot Suit' playwright Luis Valdez. Full Article
el Andrea Bocelli livestreams coronavirus message of 'Hope' from Italy for Easter By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2020 18:45:35 -0400 Italian singer Andrea Bocelli celebrated Easter Sunday by livestreaming on Youtube a solo performance from Milan's main cathedral, the Duomo di Milano. Full Article
el A self-described recluse finds a connection to neighbors with her sidewalk art gallery By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 18:24:42 -0400 Highland Park resident Olivia Arthur calls it "art for social distancing — a drive-by gallery for neighbors." The goal: Bring some joy to quarantine. Full Article
el Coronavirus gives 'heightened urgency' to new Mike Kelley Foundation art grants By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 12:08:43 -0400 The COVID-19 crisis has led the Mike Kelley Foundation to be more flexible in its grants. Here's who will receive the $400,000 pool for L.A. groups. Full Article
el Chicano Park 50 years later: Coronavirus delays celebration but historic moment still matters By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:58:04 -0400 Chicano Park in San Diego's Barrio Logan, known for its murals, began with student-led occupation. Right-wing extremists object but the site is historic. Full Article
el Chicano Park 50 years later: Coronavirus delays celebration but historic moment still matters By www.sandiegouniontribune.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 17:31:05 -0400 Chicano Park in San Diego's Barrio Logan, known for its murals, began with student-led occupation Full Article
el Rafael Cardenas set out to capture L.A. in a photo a day. He ended up recording a pandemic By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 17:31:52 -0400 Rafael Cardenas had a simple project for 2020: Take a daily photograph of Los Angeles. What he captured is a city under coronavirus lockdown. Full Article
el L.A. City Council working on turning developer fees for cultural events into arts relief fund By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 14:10:19 -0400 L.A. developers pay fees to support public arts programs. Councilman David Ryu has proposed turning that fund into relief grants for arts groups. Full Article
el L.A. Opera cancels the rest of the season but says it can avoid layoffs and furloughs By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 17:20:46 -0400 L.A. Opera officially cancels its last production of the 2019-20 season, but the effect on employees won't be as catastrophic as you might think. Full Article
el Pulitzer Prize for drama goes to Michael R. Jackson's 'A Strange Loop' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 17:04:17 -0400 The tale of a black queer writer wins one of theater's top prizes. David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori's musical, "Soft Power," is a finalist. Full Article
el Brigade urges government to stop neglecting fire safety at Grenfell report committee By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 09:23:09 +0100 The London Fire Commissioner will today call for the Government to take stronger action and undertake urgent research on ‘buildings that fail’ on fire safety which leaves ‘stay put’ advice no longer viable. Full Article
el Statement on the publication of the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 report By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 09:52:25 Z London Fire Brigade's response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 1 report Full Article
el Brigade responds to report on the safety of electrical goods By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Fri, 01 Nov 2019 13:49:52 Z Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee publish report on Whirlpool tumble dryers Full Article
el Have yourself a fire free merry Christmas By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 28 Nov 2019 11:57:21 Z Top safety tips to help everyone step into Christmas safely Full Article
el Hotel fined for putting staff and guests at risk through fire safety failings By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 15:21:26 Z A Stratford hotel and its owner have been ordered to pay a total of £45,000 for “serious and systemic” fire safety failures which “put staff and guests at risk” Full Article
el Fires in London at the lowest level since records began By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 09:04:29 Z Increases in the Brigade’s fire safety work has helped blazes in the capital hit their lowest level since records began according to new figures released today. Full Article
el Generation Xers at higher risk of dying or injury in smoking related fires By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 09:38:54 Z Generation Xers accounted for half of all the people that died in smoking related fires and a third of injuries, according to new data from London Fire Brigade. Full Article
el London Fire Brigade welcomes publication of new Bill to improve fire safety By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:08:25 Z The Bill will amend the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (RRO) and will provide greater clarity on the additional areas which fall to the responsible person or duty-holder for multi-occupied residential buildings Full Article
el Brigade delivers protective equipment for health and social care workers By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 11:47:38 +0100 Firefighters are helping in the fight against Covid-19 by delivering over two million pieces of vital personal protective equipment (PPE) to frontline health and social care workers. Full Article
el Firefighters delivering medicine and food to London’s most vulnerable people By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:00:36 +0100 Firefighters are continuing to step up to prevent the spread of coronavirus, this time by delivering medicines, care packages and food to vulnerable Londoners Full Article
el After 'Trolls' spat, NBCUniversal chief says digital film releases are inevitable By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 11:06:23 -0400 Jeff Shell, whose 'Trolls World Tour' comments upset theater owners, reaffirms that digital releases will be part of Universal Pictures' new reality. Full Article
el Getting coronavirus mortgage relief is confusing. Here's how to make it easier By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:47:27 -0400 Mortgage companies are letting home owners with coronavirus-related financial hardships delay payments, but the process is confusing Full Article
el Gig workers are now eligible for special unemployment benefits. But many won't get them By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 2 May 2020 07:00:06 -0400 A catch in the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program could disqualify many workers. Full Article
el Travel during the pandemic: 7 things you need to know By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 10:00:45 -0400 Travel has changed since the global pandemic began its trip around the world. Here are things that can help you navigate these difficult times and plan for the future. Full Article
el Travel industry offers new safety procedures in bid to revive business By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 18:34:06 -0400 Hoping to get Americans traveling again, a travel trade group has developed cleaning protocols and other steps to protect people. Full Article
el Antibody tests aren't always reliable or available. But businesses are racing to use them By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 13:37:32 -0400 There's been talk of creating immunity passports for workers using coronavirus antibody tests, but they're in short supply and not 100% accurate. Full Article
el Airbnb is cutting 25% of staff amid worldwide travel slump By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 18:25:55 -0400 About 1,900 Airbnb employees will be affected by the layoffs, CEO Brian Chesky said. Full Article
el A California law may help travelers recoup money they've lost By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 12:00:39 -0400 An L.A. woman was to fly from LAX to Toronto and back. The airline canceled the flight. It won't give her a refund nor will the booking agency. Full Article