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February 15, 2021
Felt Red Roses Honor COVID Victims at Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Social distancing has made gathering for funerals difficult if not impossible. But a Los Angeles artist has created a way to remember every life lost during the pandemic
February 14, 2021
COVID-19 Funerals Cause Flower Shortage in LA Ahead of Valentine’s Day

Many flowers are being used for funerals
February 12, 2021
US Veteran Finds Way to Fight PTSD — and Help Homeless

A veteran's effort to cope with his PTSD turns into a business
January 31, 2021
Socks With Stories: How Young Cancer Patients Teamed Up to Lift Spirits

To distract himself from his illness, Jake Teitelbaum started thinking of fun designs for the drab socks he was issued at the hospital; he ended up starting a trend
January 23, 2021
California's Disneyland Resort Opens as 'Super' COVID-19 Vaccination Site

Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, will become the first mass vaccination site for the COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Orange County
January 23, 2021
LA Police Will Arrest Anti-Mask Protesters Who Harass Others

Decision follows grim coronnavirus infection outlook and new Biden administration mandates
January 11, 2021
California Funeral Homes Turn Away Bereaved Families

Like hospitals, funeral parlors are overwhelmed due to COVID deaths and some families must wait weeks to hold farewells for their loved ones
December 17, 2020
California Hoping to Get More Than 2 Million Early Doses of COVID Vaccine

The first recipients of the serum will be medical workers and nursing facility residents in the state
November 25, 2020
In Los Angeles, Shipping Containers Serve as Homes for Homeless

Advocates are finding creative solutions to help those in need of shelter
October 12, 2020
Armenian and Azerbaijani Diasporas in California Support Their Countrymen

When fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh flared in recent days, both the Azerbaijani and Armenian diasporas mobilized to help
October 05, 2020
Homeless People in California Can Vote - Here's How

Courts in California have ruled that a homeless person may register to vote at a location where they spend most of their time
July 21, 2020
California to Release 8,000 Prisoners Amid Rising COVID Numbers

Due to a rise in COVID cases, Los Angeles mayor Eric Garcetti announced that he is considering another strict lockdown just a few of weeks after the metropolis started to ease restrictions. In state prisons, the problem has gotten so bad California officials are considering the release of about 8,000 prisoners convicted of minor offences. VOA’s Angelina Bagdasaryan reports. Camera: Vazgen Varzhabetyan
May 16, 2020
California Prepares for Gradual Lifting of COVID Restrictions

People are learning how to adjust to the new reality
May 03, 2020
New Flashmob Has Americans Unpacking Christmas Lights

Holiday spirit helping some people get through the pandemic
April 17, 2020
Instead of Postponing Their Big Day, Couple Moves Wedding Online

Flights and hotels were canceled, together with exhibits, performances and moves. Yet one California couple decided that even the pandemic can’t make them postpone their wedding – they simply moved the event online
April 07, 2020
Street Performer Starts Feeding the Homeless Amid COVID-19

Just a few months ago, a woman named Princess Dumebi worked as a street performer on Hollywood Boulevard. However, after the coronavirus pandemic hit California, she – like hundreds of thousands of other people in the country – lost her job
March 24, 2020
California Residents Line Up to Buy Guns Amid Coronavirus Panic

Locals are spending their time in huge lines in grocery stores. But food is not the only thing people have been stocking up on in California – there are also lines in front of some gun stores
March 23, 2020
Robots That Help People Walk Are Now A Reality

Trexo Robotics is the invention of two passionate robotics engineers who decided they wanted to help those who cannot walk or otherwise move independently. Angelina Bagdasaryan has the story narrated by Anna Rice.
March 03, 2020
US Triathlete Crawls Towards Win, Becoming a Legend

Triathlete Julie Moss is a portrait of the power of human spirit and true dedication, even in the face of pain and exhaustion. Angelina Bagdasaryan met with the sportswoman and learned about the many stories behind the Ironman World Championship legend. Anna Rice narrates her story.
February 07, 2020
Last-Minute Preparations Ahead of Oscars Night

The 92nd Academy Awards Ceremony takes place in Los Angeles Sunday — and the city is finishing up the last minute preparations for the event. Angelina Bagdasaryan has the story, narrated by Anna Rice

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