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UCLA’s Medi-Cal Contract Ended. 9,000 Patients Now Face an Uncertain Future and Latinos May Carry a Large Share of the Impact UCLA’s Medi-Cal Contract Ended. 9,000 Patients Now Face an Uncertain Future and Latinos May Carry a Large Share of the Impact
Health September 5, 2026

UCLA’s Medi-Cal Contract Ended. 9,000 Patients Now Face an Uncertain Future and Latinos May Carry a Large Share of the Impact

A one-year transition agreement protects some existing patients, but the UCLA–Health Care ... more

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The Most Dangerous Time for New Mothers Isn’t Childbirth. It’s the Year After. The Most Dangerous Time for New Mothers Isn’t Childbirth. It’s the Year After.
Health August 7, 2026

The Most Dangerous Time for New Mothers Isn’t Childbirth. It’s the Year After.

Most pregnancy-related deaths happen after mothers leave the hospital. Here's what California ... more

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Blood Pressure Medication Recall: What Chlorthalidone and Ramipril Patients Should Check Blood Pressure Medication Recall: What Chlorthalidone and Ramipril Patients Should Check
Consumer Alert September 24, 2026

Blood Pressure Medication Recall: What Chlorthalidone and Ramipril Patients Should Check

Two prescription blood-pressure medications are involved in nationwide Class II recalls, including ... more

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Rising Risks Behind Declining Teen Drug Use in Los Angeles Rising Risks Behind Declining Teen Drug Use in Los Angeles
Health July 6, 2026

Rising Risks Behind Declining Teen Drug Use in Los Angeles

Vaping remains the most common substance used by Los Angeles teens, while ... more

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Latina Power: California Latinas are More Progressive than Latino Men Latina Power: California Latinas are More Progressive than Latino Men
California September 13, 2026

Latina Power: California Latinas are More Progressive than Latino Men

New UCLA and UC Berkeley polling shows the political priorities of California ... more

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L.A. Becomes First Big District to Cap Student Screen Time L.A. Becomes First Big District to Cap Student Screen Time
Education April 21, 2026

L.A. Becomes First Big District to Cap Student Screen Time

The Los Angeles Unified School District's board voted Tuesday to restrict students' ... more

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In Los Angeles, Young Latinos Are Falling Through Every Crack in the System In Los Angeles, Young Latinos Are Falling Through Every Crack in the System
Immigration May 11, 2026

In Los Angeles, Young Latinos Are Falling Through Every Crack in the System

A growing number of Latino young adults in Los Angeles are neither ... more

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California Reports 41 Cyclospora Cases, But Officials Say There Is No Local Outbreak California Reports 41 Cyclospora Cases, But Officials Say There Is No Local Outbreak
Health July 11, 2026

California Reports 41 Cyclospora Cases, But Officials Say There Is No Local Outbreak

Most California cases are linked to international travel, but health officials are ... more

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Could an Old, Low-Cost Heart Drug Help Keep Patients Out of the Hospital? What New Research Shows Could an Old, Low-Cost Heart Drug Help Keep Patients Out of the Hospital? What New Research Shows
Health August 16, 2026

Could an Old, Low-Cost Heart Drug Help Keep Patients Out of the Hospital? What New Research Shows

New research is reviving interest in digoxin, an inexpensive and decades-old heart ... more

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America Is Skipping Meals as Food Prices Keep Climbing America Is Skipping Meals as Food Prices Keep Climbing
Economy October 28, 2026

America Is Skipping Meals as Food Prices Keep Climbing

Rising Grocery Costs Have Some Shoppers Skipping Meals Half of respondents in a ... more

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The Migrant Congressman Who Won’t Say the Word “Dreamer” Anymore The Migrant Congressman Who Won’t Say the Word “Dreamer” Anymore
DACA August 27, 2026

The Migrant Congressman Who Won’t Say the Word “Dreamer” Anymore

Juan Ciscomani built his political identity around his family's journey from Mexico ... more

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Cychlorphine Has Been Linked to a Death in L.A. County. What Residents Need to Know Cychlorphine Has Been Linked to a Death in L.A. County. What Residents Need to Know
Health October 16, 2026

Cychlorphine Has Been Linked to a Death in L.A. County. What Residents Need to Know

A dangerous synthetic opioid that had raised concerns in California has now ... more

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Why LAUSD Is Facing a Financial and Leadership Crisis Even as California Increases School Funding Why LAUSD Is Facing a Financial and Leadership Crisis Even as California Increases School Funding
Cover Story May 20, 2026

Why LAUSD Is Facing a Financial and Leadership Crisis Even as California Increases School Funding

Los Angeles Unified is confronting layoffs, enrollment losses, lawsuits, federal probes, and ... more

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New Research Links Daily Coffee Drinking to Healthier Aging and a Younger Biological Age New Research Links Daily Coffee Drinking to Healthier Aging and a Younger Biological Age
Health May 16, 2026

New Research Links Daily Coffee Drinking to Healthier Aging and a Younger Biological Age

Recent studies suggest moderate caffeinated coffee intake may support brain health, protect ... more

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The Latino Victims of 9/11 Who Were Harder to Count The Latino Victims of 9/11 Who Were Harder to Count
Immigration September 7, 2026

The Latino Victims of 9/11 Who Were Harder to Count

Twenty-five years after the September 11 attacks, there is no mystery about ... more

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WHO Says Nearly Half of Dementia Cases May Be Preventable. What California Families Should Know WHO Says Nearly Half of Dementia Cases May Be Preventable. What California Families Should Know
Health July 23, 2026

WHO Says Nearly Half of Dementia Cases May Be Preventable. What California Families Should Know

New global guidelines highlight exercise, healthy eating, chronic disease management, cleaner air ... more

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