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U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Are Falling, but Fentanyl Still Devastates Latino and California Communities U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Are Falling, but Fentanyl Still Devastates Latino and California Communities
Health May 26, 2026

U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Are Falling, but Fentanyl Still Devastates Latino and California Communities

New federal data shows overdose deaths declining nationwide, but synthetic opioids like ... more

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High Blood Pressure Is Quietly Catching Up With Latino Adults. What the New Study Found High Blood Pressure Is Quietly Catching Up With Latino Adults. What the New Study Found
Health September 1, 2026

High Blood Pressure Is Quietly Catching Up With Latino Adults. What the New Study Found

A 12-year study of more than 9,000 Hispanic and Latino adults found ... more

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LAPD’s Drone Surveillance at “No Kings” Protest LAPD’s Drone Surveillance at “No Kings” Protest
Justice April 30, 2026

LAPD’s Drone Surveillance at “No Kings” Protest

Records indicate LAPD drones meant for emergency response were deployed over protests ... more

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Beloved South LA Chef Carlos Lool Seized by ICE as Deportation Threat Looms Beloved South LA Chef Carlos Lool Seized by ICE as Deportation Threat Looms
Culture May 11, 2026

Beloved South LA Chef Carlos Lool Seized by ICE as Deportation Threat Looms

The owner and chef of a popular South Los Angeles restaurant is ... more

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Trump Changed the Childhood Vaccine Schedule. What California Parents Need to Know Trump Changed the Childhood Vaccine Schedule. What California Parents Need to Know
Health August 10, 2026

Trump Changed the Childhood Vaccine Schedule. What California Parents Need to Know

The White House is calling for fewer routine childhood immunizations and separate ... more

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Seven Motions, Five Pages, Zero Answers — Boyle Heights Needs Help Now, Not Tomorrow Seven Motions, Five Pages, Zero Answers — Boyle Heights Needs Help Now, Not Tomorrow
LA Politics August 9, 2026

Seven Motions, Five Pages, Zero Answers — Boyle Heights Needs Help Now, Not Tomorrow

Nearly two months after the Lineage warehouse fire, air monitoring continues at ... more

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Why Are Birthrates Down? Look in your smartphone Why Are Birthrates Down? Look in your smartphone
Mental Health June 8, 2026

Why Are Birthrates Down? Look in your smartphone

People began to socialize more on their phones and less in person, ... more

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Los Angeles Street Vendors Say They’re Being Squeezed From Every Direction Los Angeles Street Vendors Say They’re Being Squeezed From Every Direction
Business May 19, 2026

Los Angeles Street Vendors Say They’re Being Squeezed From Every Direction

Rising permit costs, inflation, theft, enforcement pressure, and economic instability are pushing ... more

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When 90°F Feels Like 110°F: The Hidden Heat Danger for Roofers, Landscapers and Outdoor Workers When 90°F Feels Like 110°F: The Hidden Heat Danger for Roofers, Landscapers and Outdoor Workers
Cover Story July 21, 2026

When 90°F Feels Like 110°F: The Hidden Heat Danger for Roofers, Landscapers and Outdoor Workers

Direct sunlight, hot pavement, roofing materials, and physical labor can make outdoor ... more

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Trump-Era Denaturalization Cases Reach Record Levels Trump-Era Denaturalization Cases Reach Record Levels
Immigration June 23, 2026

Trump-Era Denaturalization Cases Reach Record Levels

New federal data show a sharp rise in denaturalization lawsuits while the ... more

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Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire: Health Risks From Flies, Rotting Food and Toxic Odors Explained Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire: Health Risks From Flies, Rotting Food and Toxic Odors Explained
Cover Story July 15, 2026

Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire: Health Risks From Flies, Rotting Food and Toxic Odors Explained

Millions of pounds of decomposing food continue to create odors and attract ... more

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Fear of ICE Is Keeping Some LA Families From Hospitals. Here’s What California Law Actually Says Fear of ICE Is Keeping Some LA Families From Hospitals. Here’s What California Law Actually Says
Healthcare May 19, 2026

Fear of ICE Is Keeping Some LA Families From Hospitals. Here’s What California Law Actually Says

Los Angeles County officials are strengthening hospital protections as immigration enforcement fears ... more

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What to Know About the U.S. Men’s Team vs. Paraguay What to Know About the U.S. Men’s Team vs. Paraguay
USA June 12, 2026

What to Know About the U.S. Men’s Team vs. Paraguay

When US player Antonee Robinson sent a thunderous kick into the back ... more

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After the Fire, Boyle Heights Residents Ask: What Did We Breathe? After the Fire, Boyle Heights Residents Ask: What Did We Breathe?
Los Angeles June 25, 2026

After the Fire, Boyle Heights Residents Ask: What Did We Breathe?

The warehouse fire has been extinguished, but many Boyle Heights residents say ... more

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New Colon Cancer Screening Options Could Help More Latino Californians Get Tested Without a Colonoscopy New Colon Cancer Screening Options Could Help More Latino Californians Get Tested Without a Colonoscopy
Health May 27, 2026

New Colon Cancer Screening Options Could Help More Latino Californians Get Tested Without a Colonoscopy

The American Cancer Society’s new guidelines add blood-based and expanded at-home testing ... more

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Tortillas Are a Daily Way of Life for Latinos. But Are They Healthy? Tortillas Are a Daily Way of Life for Latinos. But Are They Healthy?
Health July 27, 2026

Tortillas Are a Daily Way of Life for Latinos. But Are They Healthy?

Nutrition experts explain the surprising health differences between corn and flour tortillas, ... more

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A Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Can Be Scary. What If You Can’t Afford the Treatment? A Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Can Be Scary. What If You Can’t Afford the Treatment?
Health September 1, 2026

A Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Can Be Scary. What If You Can’t Afford the Treatment?

California’s IMPACT program has spent 25 years helping uninsured and low-income men ... more

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205,000 Children Have Likely Lost a Parent to Immigration Detention Since 2025, Brookings Study Finds 205,000 Children Have Likely Lost a Parent to Immigration Detention Since 2025, Brookings Study Finds
Immigration Cover Story May 18, 2026

205,000 Children Have Likely Lost a Parent to Immigration Detention Since 2025, Brookings Study Finds

Researchers say federal data may dramatically undercount how many children, especially in ... more

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