The Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles (The Foundation) has awarded $3 million to 19 organizations as part of the second phase of its COVID-19 Response Grants initiative. In describing the grants to the Courier, Foundation President and Chief Executive Officer Marvin I. Schotland said,
"The proposed ordinance is necessary in order to assist in protecting essential workers and customers from the potential risk of exposure to COVID-19," reads a staff report compiled for the Dec. 21 Regular Meeting.
As 2020 comes to a close, the Beverly Hills Courier would like to recognize a number of entities that have impacted the lives of our community.
"It is possible that [the Department of Housing and Community Development] could view such an ordinance negatively, which could impact the City's ability to achieve a certified housing element.
"It's extremely soothing," Lawson said. "It creates peace within, which I think is always going to be a good thing for somebody who is going through treatment.
"We're a partner with these hotels," Councilmember Lili Bosse said. "They've been a tremendous asset to us with TOT funding in the years past, and this year, things are really challenging. We need to be a partner with them, as well."
"If someone doesn't want to take the vaccine, I think they should understand that by having been vaccinated, they may be preventing the spread to many, many other people," Hopp said.
Elementary students will transition back to physical school five days per week for instruction in English, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
The teddy bear workshop on Dec. 21 takes place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and is recommended for ages 16 and older. This workshop requires basic hand sewing skills, and a sewing machine is highly recommended.
The award was presented to Priselac by Vera Guerin, former chair of the Cedars-Sinai Board of Directors.