Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (11/30-12/06)
Gov. Newsom Announces New Stay-At-Home Order in California Friday, December 4 (ABC 7) – On Thursday, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a new regional stay-at-home order covering Northern California, Southern California, Greater Sacramento, Bay Area, and San Joaquin Valley. The move is considered an “emergency brake” to curb the spread of COVID-19 as ICU hospital […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (11/16-11/22)
California to Impose ‘Limited’ Stay-At-Home Order, Curfew in Purple Tier Counties; All SoCal Counties Impacted Thursday, November 19 (KTLA 5) – In a Thursday afternoon announcement, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a limited but mandatory stay-at-home order and overnight curfew for most residents starting Saturday night. The measure is an effort to slow a spike […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (11/02-11/08)
Gatherings Likely to Blame for Coronavirus Case Number Uptick in L.A. County: Health Official Monday, November 2 (KTLA 5) – Officials reported 1,400 new COVID-19 cases Monday amidst an uptick in infections across Los Angeles County. A weekly survey from the University of Southern California Center for Social and Economic Research found an increase in […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (10/26-11/01)
As California Warns of Coronavirus Uptick, Gov. Newsom Names Vaccine Ethics Panel Tuesday, October 27 (KTLA 5) – Governor Gavin Newsom issued new warnings on Tuesday as cases of COVID-19 started to increase, resulting in an uptick of coronavirus-related hospitalizations. Los Angeles County is one of three counties in Southern California that is under one […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (10/19-10/23)
Widespread Community Transmission of Coronavirus is Keeping L.A. County in Restrictive Reopening Tier, Officials Say Monday, October 19 (KTLA 5) – Los Angeles County officials say a continued high rate of community transmission of coronavirus is preventing the county from moving into a less restrictive tier for reopening. There were 923 new cases reported on […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (10/12-10/16)
The Lakers Are Champions Again. LeBron James Lifts LA Past Miami to Win Record-Tying 17th NBA Title Monday, October 12 (NBC Los Angeles) – On Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat, 106-93, in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Their win marks a record-tying 17th NBA championship, 11 years after Kobe Bryant […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (09/28-10/02)
L.A. County to Reopen Indoor Nail Salons, Shopping Malls and Outdoor Cardrooms, Playgrounds Wednesday, September 30 (KTLA 5) – Los Angeles County officials announced indoor nail salons, shopping malls, outdoor cardrooms, and playgrounds are allowed to reopen amidst a decline in COVID-19 hospitalization rates. Nail salons and shopping malls must maintain a 25% maximum capacity, […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (09/21-09/25)
Fatal Crash Causes Hourslong Closure of Southbound 405 Freeway in Harbor Gateway Area Thursday, September 24 (KTLA 5) – According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), a multi-vehicle crash occurred on the Southbound 405 Freeway near Normandie Avenue, shortly after 3:30 a.m. Thursday. At least three vehicles were involved, including a pickup truck and a […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (09/14-09/18)
Unhealthy Air from Wildfires Continues to Put Damper Over L.A. Region Tuesday, September 15 (KTLA 5) – The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a smoke advisory on Tuesday as harmful air quality due to wildfires persists across Southern California. A forecast for unhealthy air quality was issued for Los Angeles, Orange County, the […]
Jacob’s Journal – Weekly News Rewind (09/07-09/11)
California Wildfires Growing Bigger, Moving Faster Than Ever Thursday, September 10 (NBC Los Angeles) – According to fire experts, wildfire behavior is becoming more extreme due to drought and warming temperatures. A fire in the Sierra National Forest on Labor Day weekend moved 15 miles in a day, said fire officials, trapping hundreds of campers, […]