City of Hope – TGen IDs gene that may explain disparity in COVID-19 effects
By Steve Yozwiak | March 26, 2021 City of Hope’s Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen) has identified a specific genetic target that could help explain the tremendous variation in how sick those infected with COVID-19 become. The study results, recently published in the journal mSphere, describe a molecule made from DNA — miR1307 — as a potential “dimmer switch” that may influence the severity…
LA County Mortgage Relief Program to Offer $20,000 Grants to Property Owners Affected by COVID-19
LA County Mortgage Relief Program to Offer $20,000 Grants to Property Owners Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Department of Consumer and Business Affairs (DCBA) is pleased to announce the new LA County Mortgage Relief Program, a partnership with Neighborhood Housing Services of LA County (NHS) and local HUD-approved housing…
Statement from the Board of Supervisors on LA County Entering Orange Tier
STATEMENT FROM THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON LOS ANGELES COUNTY ENTERING ORANGE TIER The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors offered the following statement in response to Los Angeles County entering the Orange Tier with key sectors reopening, resuming indoor operations and/or increasing capacity starting Monday, April 5: “Reaching the Orange Tier is a welcome…
California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program
California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program New Funding Rounds Eligibility A small business or small nonprofit must satisfy the following criteria to be eligible to receive a grant award: 1. Must meet the definition of an “eligible small business”. An “eligible small business” means (i) a “small business” (sole proprietor, independent…
City of Hope presents Mayra Serrano, M.P.H. discussing COVID Vaccines: Truth vs. Myth
You are invited to a Zoom meeting. When: Mar 29, 2021 04:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Register in advance for this meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwrfuChpz8jE9CsIy2myaTJvgF7Dnkad_z- After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
County Sets Deadline to Apply for Small Business Loan Program
COUNTY SETS DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR SMALL BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAM Small Business Stabilization Loan to Accept Applications Through April 16, 2021, or Until $20 Million in Funding Requests is Received, Whichever Occurs First Los Angeles, March 12, 2021 – The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) has announced that the Small Business Stabilization Loan Program…