Steve Graves, Professor of Geography at CSUN and creator of the National COVID-19 Interactive Map says, “Tourism is probably a driver of the rates we see in Mono County.” An exceptionally low population density combined with ease of travel to and from highly infected areas could possibly help explain why Mono has become the state’s most highly infected county. -- Sierra Wave

To introduce the attendees, most of whom had not visited the LBRMH before, tours were held throughout the evening. This was their opportunity to learn more about the House and to celebrate Black History Month. The event was held Feb. 27 to introduce people to the LBRMH and to learn “who we are and what we do.” The Black History Month message was given by King Carter, a retired professor at Cal State Northridge and LA Harbor College. -- Long Beach Press-Telegram

The Cal State Northridge-bound point guard embraced a leadership role as the only senior in the starting lineup for the California Interscholastic Federation NorCal Open Division champion. She led the Monarchs in scoring and steals as the team never lost to an opponent from Northern California and finished No. 2 in the nation according to MaxPreps. Hiraki, the West Catholic Athletic League player of the year, averaged 12.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 3.4 steals. A freshman on the 2017 state runner-up squad for Mitty, she booked a return trip to Golden 1 Center in Sacramento before coronavirus concerns canceled the CIF finals. Full story here. -- Vallejo Times-Herald