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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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Economic inactivity among older people remains sadly ‘stubbornly high’ Economic inactivity among older people remains sadly ‘stubbornly high’
Labor September 9, 2023

Economic inactivity among older people remains sadly ‘stubbornly high’

The economic inactivity rate for older people 50 to 64-year-olds is not ... 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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Understanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Understanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI):
Labor March 11, 2025

Understanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI):

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are organizational principles aimed at promoting fair ... 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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Improve your mental health by cutting time on social media Improve your mental health by cutting time on social media
Mental Health February 28, 2023

Improve your mental health by cutting time on social media

Andrea Graham, co-director of the Center for Behavioral Intervention at Northwestern Universitysays ... more

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Keep LA Housed: Demanding Greater Renters Protections in the Face of Eviction Threats Keep LA Housed: Demanding Greater Renters Protections in the Face of Eviction Threats
Housing October 28, 2022

Keep LA Housed: Demanding Greater Renters Protections in the Face of Eviction Threats

A coalition of organizations seeks to put pressure on the L.A. Board ... more

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The Amazing Dance On Project: Boost Physical Activity & Social Interactions for Over-85s The Amazing Dance On Project: Boost Physical Activity & Social Interactions for Over-85s
Mental Health June 9, 2023

The Amazing Dance On Project: Boost Physical Activity & Social Interactions for Over-85s

Regular dance sessions can significantly benefit individuals over 85 years old, enhancing ... more

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Americans have more extra bedrooms than ever before Americans have more extra bedrooms than ever before
Housing December 19, 2024

Americans have more extra bedrooms than ever before

Americans have plenty of room for guests — the number of homes ... more

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More Research Questions the “Social Media Hypothesis” of Mental Health More Research Questions the “Social Media Hypothesis” of Mental Health
Mental Health February 23, 2024

More Research Questions the “Social Media Hypothesis” of Mental Health

Conventional wisdom suggests that using social media promotes poor mental health, especially ... more

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Weekly hot yoga reduced depressive symptoms by more than 50 percent Weekly hot yoga reduced depressive symptoms by more than 50 percent
Mental Health October 27, 2023

Weekly hot yoga reduced depressive symptoms by more than 50 percent

New research from Harvard Medical School's Massachusetts General Hospital published in the ... more

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California Care Court initiative will attempt to tackle mental health California Care Court initiative will attempt to tackle mental health
Mental Health March 21, 2024

California Care Court initiative will attempt to tackle mental health

The new initiative, called CARE Court — for Community Assistance, Recovery and ... more

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Study establishes first causal link between anti-trans laws and suicide attempts Study establishes first causal link between anti-trans laws and suicide attempts
Mental Health October 2, 2024

Study establishes first causal link between anti-trans laws and suicide attempts

State laws targeting transgender people made trans and nonbinary young people more ... more

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Trump administration promotes therapy for transgender youth Trump administration promotes therapy for transgender youth
LGBTQ June 4, 2025

Trump administration promotes therapy for transgender youth

Since President Donald Trump returned to office in January, federal policy has ... more

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LAUSD will have 16 parks available to serve students during the strike LAUSD will have 16 parks available to serve students during the strike
LA March 21, 2023

LAUSD will have 16 parks available to serve students during the strike

Sixteen LA County parks will be extending their "Every Body Plays Program" ... more

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LA Sheriff’s racial profiling data collecting will be done by officers, failing to address public trust LA Sheriff’s racial profiling data collecting will be done by officers, failing to address public trust
LA February 7, 2024

LA Sheriff’s racial profiling data collecting will be done by officers, failing to address public trust

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has introduced a new interactive dashboard ... more

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‘Life-Threatening’ Windstorm Fans Fires in Southern California as Blazes Burn in L.A. ‘Life-Threatening’ Windstorm Fans Fires in Southern California as Blazes Burn in L.A.
LA January 8, 2025

‘Life-Threatening’ Windstorm Fans Fires in Southern California as Blazes Burn in L.A.

Millions of people across Southern California are under a red flag warning ... more

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A Driver’s License and Vehicle Import Permit for Migrants Driving Themselves Back to Mexico? A Driver’s License and Vehicle Import Permit for Migrants Driving Themselves Back to Mexico?
Immigration June 23, 2025

A Driver’s License and Vehicle Import Permit for Migrants Driving Themselves Back to Mexico?

The Mexican government is working to facilitate the return of Mexican migrants ... more

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Nurse practitioner requirements are changing Nurse practitioner requirements are changing
Education November 16, 2022

Nurse practitioner requirements are changing

California's nursing agency this week approved rules that will allow nurse practitioners ... more