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Kids' Vaccine + Animal Shelters Near Capacity + Special Olympics

Here are 13 share-worthy stories out of Los Angeles County today.

The number of COVID-positive people hospitalized in Los Angeles County dipped again Friday, while vaccinations for children 5-11 move closer.
The number of COVID-positive people hospitalized in Los Angeles County dipped again Friday, while vaccinations for children 5-11 move closer. (Peggy Bayard/Patch)

LOS ANGELES, CA — Here are several share-worthy stories from across the Southland's Patch cities to talk about tonight.

COVID Vaccine For Kids Moves Closer; LACo Set To Administer Shots

The number of COVID-positive people hospitalized in LA County dipped again Friday, while vaccinations for children 5-11 move closer.

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LA Harbor Commission Authorizes New Fees For Slow Containers

The Harbor Commission voted unanimously Friday to implement a "Container Excess Dwell Fee" on companies whose container linger at terminals.

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LA Judges Dismisses Lawsuit Against State Over Indoor Dining Ban

A Los Angeles judge dismissed the state of California as a defendant in a lawsuit brought by three owners of dine-in restaurants.

LA Animal Shelters Near Capacity

LA Animal Services' shelters are nearing capacity, prompting city officials today to urge Angelenos to foster or adopt some of the animals.

Man Pleads Guilty To Studio City Death Of Rapper Mac Miller

A Westwood man pleaded guilty to providing counterfeit drugs with fentanyl to rapper Mac Miller, who overdosed in Studio City in 2018.

Applications Open for LA's Basic Guaranteed Income Program

Starting Friday, Angelenos can apply for a basic income program that will give $1000 a month to 3,000 households a year.

'Rust': Armorer Denies Reports Of Crew Shooting Live Ammo

The armorer on the set of 'Rust' insisted Friday she did not know how live ammunition ended up on set.

Family Members Think Convicted Encino Couple Were Abducted

Family members of an Encino couple awaiting sentencing for their role in an $18 million COVID relief scheme think they were kidnapped.

Trunk Or Treat Planned In Santa Monica

Join a Trunk or Treat event planned in Santa Monica. Here's how to get into the spooky spirit.

Crump Calls On DOJ, Governor To Investigate Beverly Hills Police

Amid a lawsuit alleging racial profiling, attorney Ben Crump called on state officials to investigate the Beverly Hills police.

Northridge Hosts City’s First Experimental Indoor Container Farm

This experimental farming method looks like it came from the future, but may be the sustainable method the drought-ridden city needs.

'Encampment To Home' Program Launches Monday In Westchester Park

LA City Councilman Mike Bonin announced Thursday his office will begin an "Encampment to Home" program on Monday in Westchester Park.

Special Olympics' 'Flame Of Hope' Makes Its Way Through Altadena

Members of the L.A. County Sheriff's Department's Altadena and Crescenta Valley stations participated in the Special Olympics torch run.

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