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For some of us (myself included), the 101 Coffee Shop brought with it the feeling of moving from elsewhere in the country to Los Angeles. The kitsch, the Googie-inspired decor, the celebrities and the vague air of Hollywood secrets make it a unique local experience.
The beloved cafe recently announced that it will close forever due to losses related to pandemic. I’m not alone for a long time mourning over the news, but as my colleague Elina Shatkin points out that the 101 is not the only historic eatery that announced its closure while the coronavirus continues.
Wah’s Golden Hen in Virgil Village has been around for 48 years. Unlike the 101, whose closure some speculative Twitter users speculated about before it was confirmed to Eater LA, Wah’s owners announced the end of their run with a note pinned to the front door of the restaurant.
“Just over 30 years ago, we came to America with a lot of hopes and dreams,” it reads in part. “We soon joined the family business at Golden Hen, where we would raise our children and see many of our dreams come true and more.”
Read on for more information on what’s happening in LA today, and stay safe out there.
What you need to know today
LA’s Surge: Health officials say the expected post-holiday boom new cases of coronavirus, hospitalizations and deaths have now begun. A Shutter Long Beach Hospital Reopens to serve non-COVID-19 patients, and the authorities hope this will ease the burden on other facilities.
The vaccine: In California, dentists will help administer the coronavirus vaccine, and there is $ 300 million in budget for the distribution of vaccines.
Pandemic travel: LA County has made it mandatory to 10 to 14 day quarantine for people traveling back to the region, but it is not clear how this will be applied.
On set: Representatives of actors, producers and advertisers said they want all local filming to stop immediately to prevent the risk of COVID-19 spreading during the post-holiday boom.
Question the score: Rep. Mike Garcia says he will join other Republicans object to the number of votes of the Electoral College.
Before you leave … A few things to do from your couch
LA is in the worst coronavirus boom to date, but many artists are inventing creative ways to express themselves (and entertain!). These online opportunities will help us achieve the home order, which is essential for our common health.
You and you can facilitate until 2021 with a Golden girls parody, catching the Marx Brothers on the big screen, going deep into the bat caves (s), and more. (Read the story)
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