The Fraud & Cyber Crimes Bureau, Emerging Cyber Trends Team (ECTT), has seen an uptick in fake emails, texts and phishing scams related to the COVID-19 emergency. Criminals use fake emails or texts to get users to share valuable personal information, such as account numbers, Social Security numbers, or login IDs and passwords. LASD advises […]
Update from CV Weekly March 24, 2020 Due to a recent influx of people using the parks and hikers using multi-use trails and natural areas, several trails are now closed through April 19. “Out of an abundance of caution and in accordance with guidance from state and local health officials to prevent the spread […]
News from CV Weekly March 23 By Mary O’KEEFE “We must identify, isolate and treat,” said Los Angeles City Councilmember David Ryu as LA County and LA City announced today they have secured more tests for COVID-19. LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said the County has secured 20,000 tests for the County. The tests will […]
According to Los Angeles County Public Health Department there are now 351 cases of Coronavirus with four deaths, as of noon yesterday. On Saturday a Revised Order was issued to comply with the executive order issued by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The order specifically requires all businesses to cease in-person operations and close to the public […]
By Mary O’KEEFE As the COVID-19 continues to shape and change our lives, many of us are dealing with real worries. For those of us who have friends and families who are now in self quarantine waiting to see if they are symptomatic, for those of us who have loved ones who are elderly and/or […]
The LCF Farmers Market will be open on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and the Harvest Market will be open from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. Note that the incorrect time for the Montrose Harvest Market was in the March 19 CV Weekly. Social distancing rules will be in place. It is important […]
By Mary O’KEEFE Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger announced a new order titled “safer at home.” “There are no ands, if or buts this is an order,” said Los Angeles Mayor Gil Garcetti The order applies within the County of Los Angeles Public Health Jurisdiction that will begin oat 11:50 p.m. on March […]
From the office of Betty Yee, California State Controller Please note after Wednesday’s Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announcement, California is postponing tax deadlines until JULY 15, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This update SUPERSEDES the California Franchise Tax Board’s (FTB’s) previous announcement that extended the due dates for filing and payment of taxes until […]
Amid fears, officials from government agencies offer direction on responding to COVID-19. By Mary O’KEEFE On Wednesday, Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger hosted a press conference to share updates on COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. As of 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, there were 46 new cases of COVID-19 reported in LA […]
By Mary O’KEEFE There have been many stories of people helping others get through these difficult times as everyone deals with the unprecedented rules and regulations to help slow down the spread of COVID-19. Unfortunately, there are some who see this as an opportunity to prey on the most vulnerable and to use fear to […]