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Top LA news: Jury trials in county canceled; teams, Staples Center create fund to help workers; more

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Published on March 17, 2020
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Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Los Angeles.

Jury trials in LA County canceled for rest of March

All criminal and civil trials in Los Angeles County are suspended for the rest of the month, due to the coronavirus outbreak, according to an official police memo.

Read the full story on NBC LA.

Report recommends affordable housing at Little Tokyo metro station

A Metro staff report recommends engaging with a non-profit developer to build affordable housing on property adjacent to a subway station now under construction in Little Tokyo.

Read the full story on Urbanize LA.

Schools superintendent assesses first day of school closures

Family resource centers will now become nutrition centers.

Read the full story on Los Angeles Daily News.

Kings, Lakers, Clippers, Staples Center create fund to benefit hourly event staff

The fund is designed to provide compensation for wages lost by employees scheduled to work at suspended sporting events through the end of the NBA and NHL regular seasons.

Read the full story on LA Kings Insider.

Shelter for homeless veterans set to open in April

The Brentwood Community Council says that a homeless shelter for veterans at the West Los Angeles VA is still set to open in April.

Read the full story on Brentwood News .


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