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LA County now requiring masks for outdoor ‘mega-events’ BY CITY NEWS SERVICE
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nder a new COVID-19 health order that took effect Friday, everyone attending outdoor “mega-events” of more than 10,000 people -- such as open-air concerts and baseball, football and soccer games -- will have to wear a face covering in Los Angeles County. The order -- which kicked in at 11:59 p.m. Thursday -requires mask- wearing in such outdoor settings except when people are “actively eating or drinking.” The order will apply to everyone, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status. Outdoor events had previously been exempted from the county’s mask- wearing mandate, which requires face coverings in all indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status. Masks are also required on public transit, at transit hubs such as airports and train stations, inside schools, at health care settings, homeless shelters and correctional facilities. The updated health order applies to all events of more than 10,000 people. The order cites as examples music or food festivals, car shows, endurance
events, marathons, parades, sporting events and concerts. Theme parks are not included. The mandate will affect people attending games at Dodger Stadium, as well as Rams/Chargers games at SoFi Stadium, LAFC games at Banc of California Stadium and LA Galaxy Games at Dignity Health Sports Park. Concertgoers at the Hollywood Bowl will also be affected. The Dodgers issued a statement Wednesday advising fans about the new policy, which will be enforced at Dodger Stadium beginning with Friday’s game against the New York Mets. “In accordance with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health order, all individuals ages two and older, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear a mask or an appropriate face covering at all times at Dodger Stadium, except when actively eating or drinking in their ticketed seat or when seated at a table,” according to the team. “As defined by the LACDPH order, actively eating or drinking is the limited time during which the mask can be removed briefly to eat or drink, after which it must be immediately put back on.”
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Legislature like normal.” The board of education, which does not have any authority over the school districts, issued a statement before the lawsuit was filed. “When necessary, the board will fight to protect
ept. 11, 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of a tragic event that is forever seared into the hearts and minds of all Americans. That day, nearly 3,000 Americans lost their lives as a result of terrorist attacks. Many more died in the years to follow. Sept. 11 is now designated a National Day of Service and Remembrance, providing us a way to honor those in uniform and others who put themselves at risk on our behalf. In Azusa, the Azusa Rotary will hold its annual Field of Glory on the lawn of the Azusa City Hall. From Sept. 4 to Sept. 11, they will create an impressive display featuring hundreds of large U.S. flags. Flags can be sponsored by individuals wishing to honor a friend or relative who served in
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California Supreme Court rejects Orange County Board of Ed. mask lawsuit BY CITY NEWS SERVICE
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he state Supreme Court has rejected a request by the Orange County Board of Education to block students from being required to wear face coverings in school according to court records obtained Thursday. The state’s high court
on Wednesday rejected the request filed by board’s pro bono law firm Aug. 10. “I am surprised it was that quick to be honest with you,” Orange County Board of Education member Tim Shaw told City News Service. “But I think we still have some legal options -- maybe starting out at a lower court
and working our way up. We’ll have to decide if we want to do that or not and what the legal questions are.” Shaw said critics of the board’s move “don’t quite understand that we were not arguing whether or not masks were a good idea or bad idea.”
Shaw said the lawsuit questioned whether Gov. Gavin Newsom should have the authority under an emergency order that is about a year and a half old to “unilaterally” make a declaration about face coverings. “We need to go back to regular order here,” Shaw said. “Pass it through the