COVID hospitalizations continue to surge in Los Angeles County. Preparations for vaccine distribution begin. A local judge puts onerous requirements on future public health closures. LA’s new DA is making huge changes. Governor Newsom gets to make another high profile appointment. And Garcetti’s cabinet hopes are fading fast.https://la.eater.com/2020/12/8/22160282/los-angeles-county-judge-ruling-outdoor-dining-public-health-order-covid-19-coronavirus-newshttps://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-12-11/icu-capacity-explained