(AP) — U.S. health officials are relaxing social distancing recommendations for schools, saying students can sit as close as 3 feet apart in classrooms. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines, announced Friday, signal the agency’s turn away from the 6-foot distancing recommendation. READ MORE: Third Stimulus Check: Additional Benefits In The Economic Relief Package The new guidelines advise at least 3 feet of space between desks in elementary schools, even in towns and cities where community spread is high, so long as students and teachers wear masks and take other precautions. READ MORE: Alleged Drunk Driver Admits To Slamming Into Trooper's Car, Speeding Away On St. Patrick's Day It recommends 3 feet in middle and high schools, so long as there’s not a high level of spread in the community. If there is, spacing should be at least 6 feet. The CDC says 6 feet should still be maintained in common areas, such as school lobbies, and when masks can’t be worn, such as when eating. MORE NEWS: Michigan Matters: NFL Official Sarah Thomas On Super Bowl, Flint’s Claressa Shields On Dominating Women’s Boxing © 2021 Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Related ...
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Woman Fatally Shot In Compton
COMPTON (CBSLA) — A woman was fatally shot in Compton early Saturday morning. The shooting occurred at around 5:50 a.m. in the 1600 block of East Kay Street, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. READ MORE: 'Stop Asian Hate' Candlelight Vigil Scheduled In Alhambra On Saturday The victim, a female Asian adult, was rushed to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead. She had one gunshot wound to her lower torso, officials said. READ MORE: LAPD Seeking Suspect In 3 Assaults Across San Fernando Valley No other information was immediately available. Anyone with information regarding the homicide to call them at 323-890-5500, or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477. MORE NEWS: Two Firefighters Injured While Battling Apartment Complex In Azusa (© Copyright 2020 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. City News Service contributed to this report.) ...
Two Firefighters Injured While Battling Apartment Complex In Azusa
AZUSA (CBSLA/CNS) – Two firefighters sustained injuries today while battling a fire at a two-story apartment complex in Azusa. According to a Los Angeles County Fire Department. firefighters were dispatched at 7:34 a.m. to the 1100 block of West Calle De Las Estrellas. Through a coordinated effort, 27 firefighters worked to get the blaze out at 8:21 a.m. READ MORE: Woman Fatally Shot In Compton #CalleIC cont. 1 FF sustained non-life threatening burn injuries and has been transported to a local burn center for further evaluation. 1 FF sustained minor lower extremity injuries and has been transported to a local hospital for further evaluation. pic.twitter.com/QG2SQcGKBE — L.A. County Fire Department (@LACoFDPIO) March 20, 2021 READ MORE: 'Stop Asian Hate' Candlelight Vigil Scheduled In Alhambra On Saturday A firefighter suffered non-life-threatening burn injuries and was rushed to a local burn center for further evaluation, the department reported. Another firefighter suffered minor injuries to his lower body and was taken to an area hospital. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. MORE NEWS: LAPD Seeking Suspect In 3 Assaults Across San Fernando Valley (© Copyright 2021 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. City News Service contributed to this report.) ...
‘Stop Asian Hate’ Candlelight Vigil Scheduled In Alhambra On Saturday
ALHAMBRA (CBSLA) — A “Stop Asian Hate” candlelight vigil is planned for Saturday night in Alhambra. Six women of Asian descent were among the eight people killed in attacks on three Atlanta-area massage businesses. READ MORE: Woman Fatally Shot In Compton “We will not be silent against the gun violence,” Betty Hang, the vigil organizer wrote on Facebook. “We want to remember the importance of uniting — for love, understanding, and compassion of our community.” The event will take place at 6:30 p.m. at Almansor Park, 800 S. Almansor St. Social distancing will be enforced, and those attending are encouraged to “please double mask if possible.” Attendees are also asked to bring candles, paintings, and posters. The Stop AAPI Hate organization has had 360 hate incidents reported in Los Angeles in the past year. A total of 3,800 incidents have been reported in the United States during the year, the organization’s co-founder Manjusha P. Kulkarni said. On Friday, Mayor Eric Garcetti and other Los Angeles officials gathered to address the rise in hate crimes against the Asian American community. They urged the public to report any instance of hate to law enforcement. READ MORE: LAPD Seeking Suspect In 3 Assaults Across San Fernando Valley “We are seeing record violence and discrimination against Asian Pacific Islanders, primarily due to false narratives and bigoted lies surrounding COVID-19,” said Capri Maddox, executive director of the L.A. Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department. “We must all rise to support our fellow Angelenos from discrimination, bigotry and hate.” RELATED: Stop AAPI Hate: Caravan Held In Koreatown Speaking Out On Violence Against Asian American Community Capri said that hate crimes against Los Angeles’ Asian American Pacific Islander community increased by 114% in 2020, according to data from the LAPD. Kulkarni said incidents in the L.A. area “range the gamut from verbal harassment to discrimination in the workplace ...
Johnny Juzang And UCLA Beat BYU To Advance In NCAA Tournament
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Johnny Juzang scored 27 points in his second big game of the NCAA Tournament, helping No. 11 seed UCLA beat sixth-seeded BYU 73-62 to advance in the East Region. Jules Bernard added 16 points and Jaime Jaquez Jr. had 13 for the Bruins. They’ll face No. 14 seed Abilene Christian for a spot in the Sweet 16. Alex Barcello led the Cougars with 20 points while Brandon Averette finished with 15. UCLA got its first win in regulation since handling Utah on Feb. 25. The Bruins survived a scare from Michigan State in the First Four. ...
