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Statement on Health Officer Order to Close Outdoor Dining

“Today, the Board of Supervisors reaffirmed the Health Officer’s recommendation to close outdoor dining in light of alarming new rates of new COVID-19 cases. “These are not decisions that we have made lightly. We are acutely aware of the compromises all Angelenos have been forced to make in order to protect the health and safety […]

A New Future for Victoria Golf Course

  After years of financial, environmental, and operational challenges, the Victoria Golf Course in the City of Carson is on track to be transformed into a state-of-the-art community hub for recreation, community gathering, and economic development. The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a lease with Plenitude Holdings, LLC for “The Creek at Dominguez Hills” on […]

County Leaders Statewide Honor Supervisor Ridley-Thomas

Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas was honored with the President’s Award at the 126th Annual Meeting of the California State Association of Counties (CSAC), an organization that is considered the voice of California’s 58 counties at the state and federal level. “Supervisor Ridley-Thomas embodies the essence of tenacious leadership,” said CSAC President and Orange County Supervisor Lisa […]

$1 Million Grant for BioFutures Program

BioscienceLA recently announced the launch of its BioFutures Program with a $1 million grant from LA County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas, to grow opportunities for underrepresented students in the life sciences industry. “BioscienceLA’s mission is to place the LA life sciences ecosystem at the forefront of global innovation,” Ridley-Thomas said. “BioFutures is building relationships with local community colleges, growing […]

Statement on Spike in COVID-19 Cases

As we head into our ninth month of this pandemic – no one should think this is business as usual. We are seeing increases across all COVID-19 metrics including the number of cases, positivity rates, and hospitalizations. If COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations remain high or continue to increase, we must consider additional measures to slow […]