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California’s Medi-Cal Faces $3.44 Billion Shortfall: What’s Behind the Budget Crisis? California’s Medi-Cal Faces $3.44 Billion Shortfall: What’s Behind the Budget Crisis?
Healthcare March 13, 2025

California’s Medi-Cal Faces $3.44 Billion Shortfall: What’s Behind the Budget Crisis?

Exploring the financial strains of Medi-Cal, from undocumented immigrant coverage to rising ... more

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Excessive salt consumption can also lead to kidney problems Excessive salt consumption can also lead to kidney problems
Health January 6, 2023

Excessive salt consumption can also lead to kidney problems

The salt. Excessive consumption of this substance increases the risk of developing ... more

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Bans on diversity, equity and inclusion may halt Latino progress in higher education Bans on diversity, equity and inclusion may halt Latino progress in higher education
Education March 12, 2024

Bans on diversity, equity and inclusion may halt Latino progress in higher education

Latino enrollment in higher education institutions has been growing with the Hispanic ... more

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Do our genes put us at risk for alcoholism? Do our genes put us at risk for alcoholism?
Health January 7, 2024

Do our genes put us at risk for alcoholism?

Hispanics are the largest and fastest growing ethnic group in the United ... more

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LAUSD cellphone ban start date pushed back to February 2025. Here’s how it’ll work LAUSD cellphone ban start date pushed back to February 2025. Here’s how it’ll work
Education November 18, 2024

LAUSD cellphone ban start date pushed back to February 2025. Here’s how it’ll work

The Los Angeles Unified School District's cellphone ban will go into effect ... more

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Fake Botox? This is what you should be careful of Fake Botox? This is what you should be careful of
Health April 29, 2024

Fake Botox? This is what you should be careful of

In 2021, police officers arrested a woman after she offered undercover agents ... more

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California’s K-12 Schools Often Lack Sufficient Shade: “It’s Hot, and It’s Getting Hotter” California’s K-12 Schools Often Lack Sufficient Shade: “It’s Hot, and It’s Getting Hotter”
Education September 10, 2025

California’s K-12 Schools Often Lack Sufficient Shade: “It’s Hot, and It’s Getting Hotter”

Despite efforts by the state and local school districts, many public schools ... more

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Food Insecurity and Type 2 Diabetes Among Latinos Food Insecurity and Type 2 Diabetes Among Latinos
Health November 14, 2024

Food Insecurity and Type 2 Diabetes Among Latinos

A group of smiling women of Latino descent interact outdoors around a ... more

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LAUSD Strike 2026: What Latino Families Need to Know Now LAUSD Strike 2026: What Latino Families Need to Know Now
Cover Story March 20, 2026

LAUSD Strike 2026: What Latino Families Need to Know Now

LAUSD teacher strike 2026 could shut down schools across Los Angeles, exposing ... more

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Understanding the Impact of Fentanyl on Los Angeles’ Latino Community: Awareness, Detection, and Intervention Understanding the Impact of Fentanyl on Los Angeles’ Latino Community: Awareness, Detection, and Intervention
Health March 11, 2025

Understanding the Impact of Fentanyl on Los Angeles’ Latino Community: Awareness, Detection, and Intervention

Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid significantly more potent than heroin and morphine, has ... more

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One Reason the Push for Diversity in Medicine is Lagging One Reason the Push for Diversity in Medicine is Lagging
Latinos May 11, 2023

One Reason the Push for Diversity in Medicine is Lagging

For decades, leading medical organizations have been trying to diversify the ranks ... more

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Most Californians back healthcare access for undocumented residents Most Californians back healthcare access for undocumented residents
Health May 1, 2025

Most Californians back healthcare access for undocumented residents

Amid an escalating federal crackdown on undocumented immigrants, a majority of Californians ... more

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Key facts about U.S. Latinos for National Hispanic Heritage Month Key facts about U.S. Latinos for National Hispanic Heritage Month
Latinos September 23, 2023

Key facts about U.S. Latinos for National Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins in the United States each year ... more

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How Trump’s New Medicaid Law Affects Migrants and People with Disabilities How Trump’s New Medicaid Law Affects Migrants and People with Disabilities
Health July 28, 2025

How Trump’s New Medicaid Law Affects Migrants and People with Disabilities

Despite President Donald Trump’s team claiming otherwise, experts say his One Big ... more

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Plant-Based Diet and Probiotics Slow Prostate Cancer Progression, Study Finds Plant-Based Diet and Probiotics Slow Prostate Cancer Progression, Study Finds
Health January 9, 2026

Plant-Based Diet and Probiotics Slow Prostate Cancer Progression, Study Finds

Clinical trial links plant-rich nutrition and probiotics to lower PSA progression and ... more

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Gerardo Cabanillas: A Success Story Gerardo Cabanillas: A Success Story
Latinos May 1, 2024

Gerardo Cabanillas: A Success Story

The Innocence Center is an independent non-profit law firm dedicated to freeing ... more

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Can You Get Pregnant While Taking GLP-1 Drugs? What Doctors Advise Can You Get Pregnant While Taking GLP-1 Drugs? What Doctors Advise
Health February 20, 2026

Can You Get Pregnant While Taking GLP-1 Drugs? What Doctors Advise

As medications like Ozempic and Wegovy grow in popularity, fertility specialists say ... more

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Fernando, the immortal: Dodgers reveal jersey patch to honor pitching legend Fernando, the immortal: Dodgers reveal jersey patch to honor pitching legend
Latinos October 25, 2024

Fernando, the immortal: Dodgers reveal jersey patch to honor pitching legend

When the Dodgers hit the field for the first game of the ... more

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Why housing affordability keeps getting worse Why housing affordability keeps getting worse
Housing March 11, 2025

Why housing affordability keeps getting worse

Not only have home prices soared over the past decade, but it's ... more