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Possible hepatitis A exposure reported at Sunlife Organics in West Hollywood

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Possible hepatitis A exposure reported at Sunlife Organics in West Hollywood

Public well being officers are alerting Sunlife Organics juice bar prospects in West Hollywood of a doable hepatitis A publicity.

The Los Angeles County Division of Public Well being recognized hepatitis A virus an infection in a meals handler who labored on the location, officers stated in a information launch Friday.

Hepatitis A is a liver an infection attributable to the hepatitis A virus, the division defined. It causes acute liver illness, which can be extreme.

To this point, no extra circumstances tied to the juice bar have been recognized.

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Nonetheless, the general public well being division recommends hepatitis A vaccination for patrons who obtained meals or drinks from Sunlife Organics in West Hollywood between March 14–17.

Vaccination is just not mandatory for individuals who beforehand accomplished the hepatitis A vaccine collection or had been contaminated previously. To stop an infection or scale back sickness, hepatitis A vaccine ought to be administered inside 14 days after a identified publicity. 

Hepatitis A vaccinations is likely to be out there by way of native pharmacies or physicians’ workplaces. As well as, the division might be providing free hepatitis A vaccinations to uncovered folks at Hollywood Wilshire Well being Middle on 5205 Melrose Ave. in Los Angeles on the following occasions:

  • March 27 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 
  • March 28 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. 
  • March 29 from 8 a.m. – 4p.m. 

Most individuals can have protecting ranges of antibody after one dose of the Hepatitis A vaccine however can select to go to their main care supplier to finish the collection with a second dose 6 months after receiving their first dose. 

Hepatitis A is very contagious and could be unfold from person-to-person by way of the fecal-oral route (when contaminated feces from an contaminated individual are one way or the other ingested by one other individual throughout shut private contact) or by consuming or ingesting contaminated meals or water.

Most adults with acute hepatitis A can have signs which will embody fever, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, stomach ache, darkish coloured urine and jaundice (yellowing of the pores and skin or eyes).

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There isn’t a particular antiviral remedy.

Vaccination is the easiest way to forestall illness, the general public well being division stated. As well as, an infection could be prevented by vaccination inside 14 days after a identified publicity to an individual with infectious hepatitis A. Older adults and folks with weakened immune programs may profit from receiving immune globulin (IG) along with hepatitis A vaccination for prevention after an publicity.

For any questions on hepatitis A or the necessity for immune globulin, Public Well being recommends that you simply communicate to your main care supplier. In the event you wouldn’t have a daily supplier, name 211 for help.

The division stated it’ll proceed monitoring all identified people who could have been uncovered to people sick with hepatitis A. 

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Feather Alert issued for missing woman in Southern California

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Feather Alert issued for missing woman in Southern California

Family members and authorities are searching for a missing Indigenous woman who has not been seen for weeks.

Gabrielle Lund, 25, was last seen on Sept. 5 at around noontime, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

She had traveled to L.A. from South Dakota to attend a rehabilitation program, authorities said.

Her last known location was the Union Rescue Mission located at 545 South San Pedro Street in downtown L.A.

A Feather Alert was issued by police on Thursday, Sept. 26 after her loved ones failed to contact her.

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Lund is described as a woman standing 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing around 160 pounds. She has black hair, brown eyes and was last seen wearing a black tank top and black leggings.

Gabrielle Lund, 25, was last seen in downtown Los Angeles on September 5, 2024. (Los Angeles Police Department)

A Feather Alert is issued by law enforcement agencies “investigating the suspicious or unexplainable disappearance of an Indigenous woman or Indigenous person,” according to the California Highway Patrol.

Anyone who has seen the missing woman or knows of her whereabouts is urged to call LAPD Detective Franco at 213-996-1800 or dial 911. The public can also call LAPD at 1-877-527-3247. 

Anonymous tips can be provided to L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at lacrimestoppers.org.

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Holiday ice rink returning to downtown Los Angeles

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Holiday ice rink returning to downtown Los Angeles

For another year, Pershing Square in the heart of downtown Los Angeles will turn into a winter wonderland where skaters and spectators can gather to experience the city’s largest outdoor ice rink.

The holiday ice rink at Pershing Square will officially open to the public with a tree lighting ceremony on Nov. 21, which will feature musical performances by the cast of “Wicked” the Broadway musical. The rink will remain in place through Jan. 12, 2025.

The seasonal ice rink has brought a little bit of the winter weather to sunny Los Angeles for the past 25 years, with more than 45,000 skaters and 221,000 spectators visiting the famed public park located between South Olive and Hill streets.

“The rink fosters community, while embracing winter fitness and fun,” organizers said.

This undated photo shows families enjoying the The Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles. (Red Apple Photography)

The event this year is sponsored by “Wicked,” DTLA Alliance, KUSC, Metro and Metrolink. Proceeds from the weekslong event will benefit City of Los Angeles Department of Recreations and Parks.

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The largest outdoor rink in the city at 7,200 square feet, the holiday ice rink promises to provide “professional-quality ice for skating and entertainment.”

General admission, which includes skate rentals, is $20. Skate “helpers” and storage lockers can be rented for additional fees. Advanced tickets are available to be purchased online beginning Friday.

FILE - This undated photo shows families enjoying the The Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles. (Red Apple Photography)
FILE – This undated photo shows families enjoying the The Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles. (Red Apple Photography)

Private parties are also available on select Mondays and Tuesdays, organizers said.

“Wicked”-themed skate nights will take place on Wednesdays, which will feature music from the show and giveaways; Thursday nights will feature music from local DJs; and Sundays will feature two sessions for skater to enjoy the “soothing sounds of classical music” provided by KUSC radio.

If you’re not interested in skating but still want to experience the novelty of winter sports in Southern California, the Hollywood Curling Club will host three one-hour curling lessons on Dec. 21, Dec. 28 and Jan. 4, 2025.

FILE - This undated photo shows families enjoying the The Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles. (Red Apple Photography)
This undated photo shows families enjoying the The Holiday Ice Rink Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles. (Red Apple Photography)

Willy Bietak, whose production company is organizing the holiday ice rink, said the event is an “absolute must” for Angelenos and residents who want to make the most out of a winter in Los Angeles.

For tickets and other information, click here.

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Man in custody after break-in reported at Encino home

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Man in custody after break-in reported at Encino home

A man was taken into custody after a homeowner in Encino reported a break-in early Thursday morning.

Los Angeles police responded to the home in the 17500 block of Woodvale Road around 2 a.m.

Video showed officers arriving as a man believed to be the homeowner was standing outside talking to personnel from a security company.

The owner told police that a man had broken into his home, according to freelance media fire KNN.

A man is taken into custody following a reported break-in in Encino on Sept. 26, 2024. (KNN)

A search of the property resulted in officers taking a man in a striped shirt and glasses into custody.

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It was unknown what, if anything, was taken during the incident. It was also unclear if the suspect and the homeowner knew each other.

No injuries were reported.

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