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The safety of sugar substitutes is once again being called into question The safety of sugar substitutes is once again being called into question
Health June 7, 2024

The safety of sugar substitutes is once again being called into question

Researchers led by the Cleveland Clinic linked the low-calorie sugar substitute xylitol ... more

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LA County Residents are not Happy with their Quality of Life LA County Residents are not Happy with their Quality of Life
LA May 17, 2023

LA County Residents are not Happy with their Quality of Life

Los Angeles County residents are feeling more upbeat today than a year ... more

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Time Running Out to Sign Up for Covered California Time Running Out to Sign Up for Covered California
Health December 27, 2024

Time Running Out to Sign Up for Covered California

The first open enrollment deadline for Covered California, the California health insurance ... more

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Boyle’s work “reminds us of the power of redemption, rehabilitation,” Biden said Boyle’s work “reminds us of the power of redemption, rehabilitation,” Biden said
LA May 6, 2024

Boyle’s work “reminds us of the power of redemption, rehabilitation,” Biden said

Father Gregory Boyle, the founder and director of Los Angeles-based Homeboy Industries, ... more

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Underserved populations are once again affected by cuts. This time, it is the turn of COVID resources Underserved populations are once again affected by cuts. This time, it is the turn of COVID resources
Health March 26, 2025

Underserved populations are once again affected by cuts. This time, it is the turn of COVID resources

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is pulling back $11.4 billion ... more

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Child Care: For Many, the Real Work is Only Beginning. Child Care: For Many, the Real Work is Only Beginning.
Family January 27, 2025

Child Care: For Many, the Real Work is Only Beginning.

And that includes L.A. County’s hundreds of child care centers and education ... more

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New studies show what’s at stake if Medicaid is scaled back New studies show what’s at stake if Medicaid is scaled back
Health May 21, 2025

New studies show what’s at stake if Medicaid is scaled back

Two research studies published this month add important data to the fierce ... more

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Voices of La Lucha: Essential Chicano Literature in Times of Struggle Voices of La Lucha: Essential Chicano Literature in Times of Struggle
Culture July 21, 2025

Voices of La Lucha: Essential Chicano Literature in Times of Struggle

As the Trump Administration continues its savage operations against immigrants, it is ... more

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PRIMA Tiny Chip Implant Brings Hope to Millions Losing Sight PRIMA Tiny Chip Implant Brings Hope to Millions Losing Sight
Health October 24, 2025

PRIMA Tiny Chip Implant Brings Hope to Millions Losing Sight

A two-millimeter AI-powered chip developed by Stanford and European researchers helps patients ... more

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Disturbing Trends: Alarming Academic Declines Affecting Students of All Backgrounds Disturbing Trends: Alarming Academic Declines Affecting Students of All Backgrounds
Education October 24, 2022

Disturbing Trends: Alarming Academic Declines Affecting Students of All Backgrounds

The facts: More than half of students in poverty as well as Black, ... more

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Dumb Down payment Idea? Legislators Want Ownership in your Property Dumb Down payment Idea? Legislators Want Ownership in your Property
Housing June 30, 2022

Dumb Down payment Idea? Legislators Want Ownership in your Property

First-time buyers often rely on family gifts to afford the down payments ... more

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Supreme Court leaves student loan settlement in place Supreme Court leaves student loan settlement in place
Education April 14, 2023

Supreme Court leaves student loan settlement in place

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to block a settlement in a ... more

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Landords refuse to give contracts to Section 8 beneficiaries Landords refuse to give contracts to Section 8 beneficiaries
Housing October 9, 2024

Landords refuse to give contracts to Section 8 beneficiaries

California tenants who held Section 8 housing vouchers were refused rental contracts ... more

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Are parents setting a bad example? Some use ChatGPT4 to help them with their children Are parents setting a bad example? Some use ChatGPT4 to help them with their children
Education October 15, 2023

Are parents setting a bad example? Some use ChatGPT4 to help them with their children

Experts have recommended putting limits on the use of ChatGPT4 in your ... more

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Teens Decide not to Post on Social Media for Fear of Embarrassment Teens Decide not to Post on Social Media for Fear of Embarrassment
Social Media May 1, 2023

Teens Decide not to Post on Social Media for Fear of Embarrassment

  Roughly four-in-ten teens say they often or sometimes decide not to post ... more

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LAUSD opens free clothing boutiques for students in need LAUSD opens free clothing boutiques for students in need
Education September 25, 2024

LAUSD opens free clothing boutiques for students in need

The boutiques are part of the district’s approach to addressing chronic absenteeism ... more

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Zero-Emission Truck Rule Scrapped: California Backs Down After Multistate Lawsuit Zero-Emission Truck Rule Scrapped: California Backs Down After Multistate Lawsuit
LA Politics May 8, 2025

Zero-Emission Truck Rule Scrapped: California Backs Down After Multistate Lawsuit

Nebraska leads 17-state alliance against electric truck mandates, citing supply chain and ... more

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Judge Tells UC to Reconsider Job Ban for Undocumented Students Judge Tells UC to Reconsider Job Ban for Undocumented Students
Education August 6, 2025

Judge Tells UC to Reconsider Job Ban for Undocumented Students

In a key win for immigrant rights organizations, a California Court of ... more

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Los Angeles Metro Free Rides on New Year’s Eve Aim to Improve Safety and Access Across the Region Los Angeles Metro Free Rides on New Year’s Eve Aim to Improve Safety and Access Across the Region
Transportation December 28, 2025

Los Angeles Metro Free Rides on New Year’s Eve Aim to Improve Safety and Access Across the Region

Los Angeles Metro free rides will support New Year’s celebrations, Rose Parade ... more

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Latinos are ignored in the statistics in prisons and the police Latinos are ignored in the statistics in prisons and the police
Latinos March 10, 2023

Latinos are ignored in the statistics in prisons and the police

A new report examining how Latinos interact with the criminal justice system ... more