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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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When saying ‘please’ is more strategic than magic When saying ‘please’ is more strategic than magic
Mental Health May 17, 2024

When saying ‘please’ is more strategic than magic

By kindergarten age, most children have been taught that “please” is a ... 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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Are children better off when one parent has a job or when both do? Are children better off when one parent has a job or when both do?
Education May 1, 2025

Are children better off when one parent has a job or when both do?

In the United States, 43% of teenagers say children are better off ... 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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Traveling this Christmas? Prepare for the increase in traffic in L.A. Traveling this Christmas? Prepare for the increase in traffic in L.A.
LA December 15, 2022

Traveling this Christmas? Prepare for the increase in traffic in L.A.

More Americans are making up for lost time during the coronavirus pandemic ... 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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California DMV expands digital driver’s license program: How to sign up California DMV expands digital driver’s license program: How to sign up
LA September 6, 2023

California DMV expands digital driver’s license program: How to sign up

Ever wish you had your driver's license on your phone? If you ... more

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Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky Announces New Interim Housing Project at 2377 Midvale Ave Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky Announces New Interim Housing Project at 2377 Midvale Ave
Housing March 26, 2024

Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky Announces New Interim Housing Project at 2377 Midvale Ave

LOS ANGELES - Today, Los Angeles City Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky unveiled plans ... more

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Finding shelter may someday be a click away Finding shelter may someday be a click away
LA July 29, 2024

Finding shelter may someday be a click away

Billions of dollars have been spent on efforts to get homeless people ... more

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PROPOSITION 3 PROPOSITION 3
Propositions October 8, 2024

PROPOSITION 3

Language in the California Constitution would be updated to match who currently ... more

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State Senator Lena Gonzalez: ‘We’re going to keep showing that immigrants matter and that they need support’ State Senator Lena Gonzalez: ‘We’re going to keep showing that immigrants matter and that they need support’
LA March 8, 2025

State Senator Lena Gonzalez: ‘We’re going to keep showing that immigrants matter and that they need support’

State Senator Lena Gonzalez’ mother was an immigrant from Aguascalientes, Mexico who ... more

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What California Latinos Need to Know About Trump’s Plan to Cut Medical, SNAP, Senior Benefits What California Latinos Need to Know About Trump’s Plan to Cut Medical, SNAP, Senior Benefits
FYI May 20, 2025

What California Latinos Need to Know About Trump’s Plan to Cut Medical, SNAP, Senior Benefits

Latino Families in California Face Major Risks Under New Trump-Backed Bill Targeting ... more

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Faster Border Crossings Ahead: More SENTRI Lanes Coming to San Ysidro Faster Border Crossings Ahead: More SENTRI Lanes Coming to San Ysidro
Immigration August 29, 2025

Faster Border Crossings Ahead: More SENTRI Lanes Coming to San Ysidro

Tijuana Mayor Ismael Burgueño Ruiz said U.S. Customs and Border Protection is ... more

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U.S. Supreme Court takes up second Biden appeal in student debt U.S. Supreme Court takes up second Biden appeal in student debt
Education December 13, 2022

U.S. Supreme Court takes up second Biden appeal in student debt

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear President Joe Biden's ... more

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Latino graduation gap widens with white and non-Hispanic students Latino graduation gap widens with white and non-Hispanic students
Education July 25, 2023

Latino graduation gap widens with white and non-Hispanic students

A new report shows that, across the U.S., the gap between Latino ... more

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Behavioral issues and mental health challenges Behavioral issues and mental health challenges
Education April 12, 2024

Behavioral issues and mental health challenges

In addition to their teaching duties, a majority of teachers (58%) say ... more

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Some student loan repayment plans have been suspended. Some student loan repayment plans have been suspended.
Education March 17, 2025

Some student loan repayment plans have been suspended.

The Trump administration’s recent changes to student loans are causing frustration and ... more

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Democracy? Overcoming Registration Challenges for Latino Higher Turnout Democracy? Overcoming Registration Challenges for Latino Higher Turnout
Latinos November 5, 2022

Democracy? Overcoming Registration Challenges for Latino Higher Turnout

Despite the increased role of Latino voters in determining elections and vast ... more

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“Taquería Offered its Employees a ‘Priest’ to Confess their ‘Workplace Sins’.” “Taquería Offered its Employees a ‘Priest’ to Confess their ‘Workplace Sins’.”
Latinos June 18, 2023

“Taquería Offered its Employees a ‘Priest’ to Confess their ‘Workplace Sins’.”

The owner of two Sacramento-area restaurants illegally denied $70,000 in overtime wages ... more