Dec 6, 20212 minNew COVID variant omicron hits CaliforniaThe first case of the latest COVID-19 variant has been detected in Northern California. By Emily Faith Grodin, Staff Writer On Wednesday...
Nov 27, 20213 minBring your vax card, your day depends on itNo shirt, no shoes, no proof of vaccination, no service. Angelenos are now wrongfully obligated to abide by the strictest vaccine...
Nov 22, 20213 minCOVID-19 booster shot available to all adults in CaliforniaCalifornia is one of the first states to allow COVID-19 booster shots for all people age 18 and up. By Edward Segal, Staff Writer Six...
Nov 19, 20212 minFree to fly but pay the fineProtesting airplane mask mandates already results in hefty fines, harsher punishment for not wearing a mask is uncalled for. By Isaac...
Nov 9, 20212 minCOVID for the long-haulResearchers conduct studies to better understand and treat the lasting symptoms of COVID-19. By Emily Faith Grodin, Staff Writer Over the...
Oct 29, 20212 minA short grace period is not going to cut it, students and faculty need more time The LACCD vaccine mandate is a difficult adjustment in the midst of a busy semester and should not go into effect this fall semester....
Oct 12, 20212 minSanitation protocols disinfect Valley campusThe college implements new procedures in an effort to create a safer learning environment for staff and students. By Cassandra Nava,...
Oct 11, 20212 minSchools struggle to protect against financial aid fraudThe state’s community colleges requested $75 million in one-time funding and $25 million ongoing. By Isaac Dektor, News Editor...
Oct 2, 20213 minLACCD falls short of ensuring student safety As the Los Angeles Community College District and Valley College scramble to come up with a plan to prevent a virus outbreak on campus,...
Sep 15, 20213 minCOVID-19 vaccine mandated across Valley College and LACCD campuses LACCD’s Board of Trustees made a revision to their previous policy now requiring employees and students to be fully vaccinated against...
Sep 4, 20212 minValley College students can receive $1000 award if eligible for financial aid Students enrolled in fall semester can apply for $1000 through FAFSA, California College Promise grant, Dream Act grant or through...
Jun 8, 20212 minBrief: Los Angeles County Restrictions Lifted LA County to lift capacity limits on June 15, following state guidelines. Last month, California officials announced the state will fully...
May 31, 20212 minCalifornia launches a $116.5 million incentive program for COVID-19 vaccinationsLast Thursday, state officials announced the largest inoculation incentive in the nation. By Megan Reyes, Staff Writer Gov. Gavin Newsom...
May 26, 20212 minBrief: Vaccines are now available for all age groups in Los Angeles Los Angeles County is prepared to administer over 25 million vaccinations for the second week in a row. Los Angeles County is now opening...
May 23, 20212 minCDC states those who are fully vaccinated do not need to wear masksPeople who are fully vaccinated will not be required to wear a face mask or practice social distancing indoors or outdoors. By Anthony...
May 20, 20213 minCommunity colleges cannot afford a vaccine mandateKeeping teachers safe is a priority, but doing so may cost some their jobs. Opinion by Isaac Dektor, Staff Writer California's community...
May 16, 20212 minPfizer requests full-approval from the FDAThe vaccine would become the first in the nation to be approved for direct-to-consumer distribution. By Matthew Royer, Staff Writer...
May 11, 20213 minAmazon’s Bessemer facility votes on unionizationEmployees of an Alabama facility put a spotlight on the working conditions at the company by organizing the vote. By Isaac Dektor, Staff...
May 11, 20212 minVaccinated Americans can go to Europe Europe will now allow all vaccinated Americans to visit. By Erika Zuniga, Staff Writer The United Kingdom announced that starting this...
May 7, 20212 minCalifornia’s UC and State colleges requires all students to be vaccinated this fallThe protocols and requirements for UC and Cal States will become mandatory in order for students to return to in-person learning on...
Apr 27, 20213 minWaive IP rights for COVID-19 vaccines and stop the pandemicPharmaceutical monopolies and the nationalization of vaccines will cause the pandemic to go on longer than it has to. Opinion by Isaac...
Apr 26, 20212 minLos Angeles looks to ease residents’ financial stresses with Emergency Rental Assistance ProgramLow income individuals can apply for the program until the end of the month. By Cassandra Nava, Online Editor The city of Los Angeles is...
Apr 19, 20212 minLos Angeles County sees a decline in COVID-19 casesThe county’s case rates dwindle as vaccine rollout continues. By Cassandra Nava, Online Editor Following a surge in COVID-19 cases last...
Apr 16, 20212 minCOVID-19 vaccines now available to all Californians 16 and olderCOVID-19 vaccine eligibility opened up to all Californians 16 and older on April 15. By Anthony Lopez, Staff Writer As COVID-19...
Apr 16, 20212 minVaccine mandate is not being lobbiedDespite some faculty desire, no mandate is being considered. By Isaac Dektor, Staff Writer While California reorganizes resources and...
Apr 16, 20212 minLACCD developing plans to open their campuses under the yellow tierChancellor Francisco Rodriguez released a statement anticipating the return of students in classrooms by the fall 2021 semester. By Megan...
Apr 5, 20212 minBiden administration looks into vaccine passportsAs more states are opening and easing up on their restrictions, President Joe Biden is considering the possibility of vaccine passports...
Mar 31, 20212 minValley College’s vaccine Town Hall provides clarityA COVID-19 forum was hosted by Valley College President Barry Gribbons and joined by Professor Emeritus of Microbiology Larry Nakamura...
Mar 29, 20212 minMadness is not the only thing spreading through MarchWhile weaning off throughout the country, COVID-19 still stunted the season of March Madness hopefuls and the safety of the tournament....
Mar 21, 20212 minCOVID-19 hospitalizations in Los Angeles are at the lowest since November As the total number of hospitalizations decrease in LA County, Angelenos notice more normalcy in their day-to-day lives. By Marcos...
Mar 19, 20212 minBiden sights on new goal: Independence Day victory over COVID-19As the U.S. reaches 100 million vaccinations in the administration’s first 100 days, President Joe Biden proposes a new objective.
Mar 12, 20212 minOne year since Valley College Monarchs packed up their books and headed homeAs Los Angeles approaches a year since the first government lockdown, students at Valley continue pursuing their distance-learning...
Mar 12, 20213 minCOVID-19 vaccines, make them mandatoryBy getting the vaccine, everyone can help stop the risk of COVID-19. Opinion by Anthony Lopez, Staff Writer COVID-19 vaccines should be...
Mar 8, 20212 minQualified LAUSD employees are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccineIn efforts to have in-class learning return, LAUSD takes matters to their own hands. By Cesar Padilla, Staff Writer The Los Angeles...
Mar 7, 20213 minNBA All-Star Weekend continuing despite safety concernsTop NBA players, along with the mayor of Atlanta, express their feelings of holding an All-Star Weekend. By Anthony Lopez, Staff Writer...
Mar 4, 20213 minHomelessness in Los Angeles is projected to skyrocket over the next four yearsThe economic recession caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will result in a significant increase of homeless both locally and nationally for...
Feb 27, 20212 minValley College Nursing Department volunteers at Dodger StadiumValley nursing students assisted in administering vaccines at one of the nation’s largest COVID-19 vaccination clinics. By Marcos Franco,...
Feb 13, 20212 minDespite Supreme Court ruling, some local places of worship remain closedMany of California’s places of worship will continue to hold services online even after the Supreme Court overruled state guidelines. By...
Jan 7, 20212 minPresident Gribbons leads during the pandemicValley College President Barry Gribbons looks back on 2020 and how it has affected the college. By Gabriel Arizon, Editor-in-Chief In...
Dec 8, 20204 minThe show must go on ... lineThe Valley College biannual Student Showcase was held online this semester amid the coronavirus pandemic. By Gabriel Arizon,...
Dec 1, 20203 minCOVID spike causes closures and new orders New restrictions and announcements in lieu of the recent surges in case numbers. By Savannah Simmons, Managing Editor With the COVID-19...
Nov 26, 20202 minBlack Friday shopping will be without late-night Thanksgiving lines this year Major retail chains will be closed this Thanksgiving in order to ward off restless shoppers. By Marcos Franco, Staff Writer As large...
Oct 28, 20202 minCDC advises getting flu shotsInfluenza shots recommended to help safeguard resources for COVID-19 battle. By Gene Wickham, Staff Writer With a second and third...
Oct 14, 20202 minTrump is off his medsA look at how President Donald Trump has (mis)handled his COVID-19 diagnosis. Opinion by Savannah Simmons, Managing Editor President...
Oct 3, 20203 minPresident Donald Trump: positive for COVID-19 Trump has been diagnosed and is experiencing mild symptoms. Analysis by Savannah Simmons, Managing Editor President Donald Trump’s...
Sep 27, 20202 minValley sports hope to play during the modified 2021 spring seasonAll Monarch athletic teams plan to compete during an altered competition schedule. By Gene Wickham, Staff Writer Following the...
Sep 21, 20202 minLACCD takes dip in enrollment across all collegesAmid the growing uncertainty and anxiety during the pandemic, Valley College and LACCD report enrollment drops for the new school year....
Jun 8, 20203 minThy will be doneA family leans on faith as their loved ones are diagnosed with the coronavirus. By Aimee Martinez, Multimedia Editor The turbulent...
Jun 3, 20202 minWalt Disney World reopening after being closed for more than 100 daysFollowing the successful reopening of the Shanghai Disneyland Park, Disney moves forward with approved summer reopening of Florida’s Walt...
May 31, 20203 minLights, camera, action - Take two Advance cinema students are given time to complete their senior projects. By Gene Wickham, Staff Writer When Valley College courses were...