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Report reveals increase in tobacco consumption among teenagers Report reveals increase in tobacco consumption among teenagers
Wellness November 29, 2022

Report reveals increase in tobacco consumption among teenagers

A study released today from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ... more

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L.A. ‘food desert’ program will expand to Harbor City, Watts L.A. ‘food desert’ program will expand to Harbor City, Watts
Community August 28, 2023

L.A. ‘food desert’ program will expand to Harbor City, Watts

The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday approved a motion seeking to expand ... more

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Meet Elena Reygadas: The World’s Best Female Chef Meet Elena Reygadas: The World’s Best Female Chef
Food April 25, 2023

Meet Elena Reygadas: The World’s Best Female Chef

In the first of this year's pre-announced awards, The World's 50 Best ... more

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Parent group introduces 3 ballot initiatives on transgender policy Parent group introduces 3 ballot initiatives on transgender policy
LGBTQ August 30, 2023

Parent group introduces 3 ballot initiatives on transgender policy

Parent activist group Protect Kids California introduced three ballot initiatives to set ... more

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Pumpkin weighing 2,749 pounds wins California contest, sets world record for biggest gourd Pumpkin weighing 2,749 pounds wins California contest, sets world record for biggest gourd
Halloween October 10, 2023

Pumpkin weighing 2,749 pounds wins California contest, sets world record for biggest gourd

A Minnesota horticulture teacher set a world record in California on Monday ... more

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L.A. County’s unhoused population faces high levels of discrimination, violence L.A. County’s unhoused population faces high levels of discrimination, violence
Homelessness August 9, 2024

L.A. County’s unhoused population faces high levels of discrimination, violence

For the estimated 75,000 people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County, material ... more

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Gas Prices Soar in Southern California: Vacationers Brace for Expensive Summer Road Trips Gas Prices Soar in Southern California: Vacationers Brace for Expensive Summer Road Trips
Economy June 23, 2023

Gas Prices Soar in Southern California: Vacationers Brace for Expensive Summer Road Trips

Gas prices at the pump in Southern California are expected to remain ... more

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Average rent in LA County declined 3.9% but… “It’s still crazy” Average rent in LA County declined 3.9% but… “It’s still crazy”
Economy March 14, 2024

Average rent in LA County declined 3.9% but… “It’s still crazy”

The average rent in LA County has droped and increased in Orange ... more

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How the UC Strike Could Impact Healthcare, Research, and Public Health How the UC Strike Could Impact Healthcare, Research, and Public Health
Healthcare February 21, 2025

How the UC Strike Could Impact Healthcare, Research, and Public Health

UC strike: Approximately 20,000 of University of California (UC) healthcare, research, and ... more

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Companies predict chaos in the construction industry if there are mass deportations Companies predict chaos in the construction industry if there are mass deportations
Economy October 21, 2024

Companies predict chaos in the construction industry if there are mass deportations

Both presidential candidates promise to build more homes. One promises to deport ... more

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U.S. Greenlights E15 Ethanol Fuel for Summer: What It Means for Drivers and Prices U.S. Greenlights E15 Ethanol Fuel for Summer: What It Means for Drivers and Prices
Economy April 30, 2025

U.S. Greenlights E15 Ethanol Fuel for Summer: What It Means for Drivers and Prices

Nationwide waiver expands ethanol gasoline sales—except in California, where legislation is still ... more

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Stress during pregnancy can lead to early maturation of first-born daughters Stress during pregnancy can lead to early maturation of first-born daughters
Health March 5, 2024

Stress during pregnancy can lead to early maturation of first-born daughters

A UCLA-led team of researchers has found a correlation between early signs ... more

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FDA expected to propose a label change to packaged foods: Nutrition info on the front FDA expected to propose a label change to packaged foods: Nutrition info on the front
Health June 10, 2024

FDA expected to propose a label change to packaged foods: Nutrition info on the front

The Food and Drug Administration is expected to propose a change to ... more

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Beautiful but harmful, synthetic grass can be banned in California Beautiful but harmful, synthetic grass can be banned in California
Environment October 21, 2023

Beautiful but harmful, synthetic grass can be banned in California

Fake grass looks good and unlike real grass, synthetic grass don't turn ... more

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DOGE cuts drive layoffs in March to highest level since pandemic DOGE cuts drive layoffs in March to highest level since pandemic
Labor April 4, 2025

DOGE cuts drive layoffs in March to highest level since pandemic

US Employers in March announced the third-highest number of layoffs on record ... more

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Initiative seeks to legitimize psychedelic drugs against anxiety Initiative seeks to legitimize psychedelic drugs against anxiety
Mental Health February 28, 2023

Initiative seeks to legitimize psychedelic drugs against anxiety

State Sen. Scott Wiener aims to decriminalize a variety of plant-based psychedelic ... more

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The Great Power of Gratitude: Boost Your Well-Being and Relationships The Great Power of Gratitude: Boost Your Well-Being and Relationships
Mental Health June 10, 2023

The Great Power of Gratitude: Boost Your Well-Being and Relationships

Two decades ago, a landmark study led by psychologist Robert A. Emmons ... more