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Mayor Bass swears in Jim McDonnell as next LAPD chief in public ceremony Mayor Bass swears in Jim McDonnell as next LAPD chief in public ceremony
LA November 15, 2024

Mayor Bass swears in Jim McDonnell as next LAPD chief in public ceremony

In a ceremonial formality, Mayor Karen Bass on Thursday swore in former ... more

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World Health Day in a World in Turmoil World Health Day in a World in Turmoil
Health April 7, 2025

World Health Day in a World in Turmoil

Wars are devastating societies and collapsing health systems in Sudan, Palestine, Ukraine, ... more

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Billy and Tina have embarked on a journey from which there is no return Billy and Tina have embarked on a journey from which there is no return
LA May 22, 2025

Billy and Tina have embarked on a journey from which there is no return

For years, they were the center of attention at the L.A. Zoo, ... more

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Your Daily Coffee Habit Might Be Boosting Your Health! Your Daily Coffee Habit Might Be Boosting Your Health!
Health June 24, 2025

Your Daily Coffee Habit Might Be Boosting Your Health!

Science Says Sipping 1–3 Cups a Day Could Help You Live Longer, ... more

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California Schools Face Enrollment Crisis: Kids will be required to attend kindergarten California Schools Face Enrollment Crisis: Kids will be required to attend kindergarten
Education August 31, 2022

California Schools Face Enrollment Crisis: Kids will be required to attend kindergarten

California schools have seen unusual drops in enrollment, with kindergarten making up ... more

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FDA Issues Global FreeStyle Libre 3 Recall After 7 Deaths and 736 Injuries FDA Issues Global FreeStyle Libre 3 Recall After 7 Deaths and 736 Injuries
Health December 4, 2025

FDA Issues Global FreeStyle Libre 3 Recall After 7 Deaths and 736 Injuries

The international FreeStyle Libre 3 recall warns diabetes patients of faulty glucose ... more

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UN urges nations to prepare for an aging world now UN urges nations to prepare for an aging world now
Education January 16, 2023

UN urges nations to prepare for an aging world now

All countries need new social and economic policies to prepare for the ... more

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‘limited’ relief program reopens in Santa Monica amid rising rent ‘limited’ relief program reopens in Santa Monica amid rising rent
Housing December 14, 2022

‘limited’ relief program reopens in Santa Monica amid rising rent

To offset rising rents and lingering financial hardship suffered during the coronavirus ... more

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Don’t leave it behind, you can apply for the new student loan repayment plan Don’t leave it behind, you can apply for the new student loan repayment plan
Education August 24, 2023

Don’t leave it behind, you can apply for the new student loan repayment plan

President Biden's new income-driven repayment plan launched on Tuesday. The Saving on ... more

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U.S. homelessness reached another record high in 2024 U.S. homelessness reached another record high in 2024
Housing December 31, 2024

U.S. homelessness reached another record high in 2024

U.S. homelessness increased 18% this year, according to federal data released on ... more

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UCLA increases number of California residents and underrepresented students admitted for fall 2024 UCLA increases number of California residents and underrepresented students admitted for fall 2024
Education August 5, 2024

UCLA increases number of California residents and underrepresented students admitted for fall 2024

UCLA has offered admission for fall 2024 to 8,795 first-year California-resident students, ... more

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California Hackers Make Traffic Lights Talk Like Elon Musk and Zuckerberg — And It’s Wild”** California Hackers Make Traffic Lights Talk Like Elon Musk and Zuckerberg — And It’s Wild”**
California April 14, 2025

California Hackers Make Traffic Lights Talk Like Elon Musk and Zuckerberg — And It’s Wild”**

AI-cloned voices of tech billionaires are now telling pedestrians to take Cybertrucks ... more

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Student Loans in Default Will be Sent for Collection. Here’s What to Know for Borrowers Student Loans in Default Will be Sent for Collection. Here’s What to Know for Borrowers
Education April 23, 2025

Student Loans in Default Will be Sent for Collection. Here’s What to Know for Borrowers

Starting next month, the Education Department says student loans that are in ... more

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L.A.’s $30 Minimum Wage: A Win-Win for Workers, Hotels, and the Local Economy L.A.’s $30 Minimum Wage: A Win-Win for Workers, Hotels, and the Local Economy
LA Politics May 23, 2025

L.A.’s $30 Minimum Wage: A Win-Win for Workers, Hotels, and the Local Economy

Gradual wage increase boosts family stability, enhances employee satisfaction, and positions Los ... more

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Democracy? Overcoming Registration Challenges for Latino Higher Turnout Democracy? Overcoming Registration Challenges for Latino Higher Turnout
Latinos November 5, 2022

Democracy? Overcoming Registration Challenges for Latino Higher Turnout

Despite the increased role of Latino voters in determining elections and vast ... more

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“Taquería Offered its Employees a ‘Priest’ to Confess their ‘Workplace Sins’.” “Taquería Offered its Employees a ‘Priest’ to Confess their ‘Workplace Sins’.”
Latinos June 18, 2023

“Taquería Offered its Employees a ‘Priest’ to Confess their ‘Workplace Sins’.”

The owner of two Sacramento-area restaurants illegally denied $70,000 in overtime wages ... more

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Christine Escobar: “If they see a single mother, they think we won’t make it.” Christine Escobar: “If they see a single mother, they think we won’t make it.”
Latinos December 7, 2023

Christine Escobar: “If they see a single mother, they think we won’t make it.”

  Christine Escobar is a warrior. After living a very difficult childhood and ... more

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Does your boss call you after work? If this bill is approved you can ignore it Does your boss call you after work? If this bill is approved you can ignore it
Latinos April 3, 2024

Does your boss call you after work? If this bill is approved you can ignore it

A California bill would give employees the "right to disconnect" when they ... more

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California has the highest percentage of Latino students (59%) in intensely segregated schools California has the highest percentage of Latino students (59%) in intensely segregated schools
Latinos May 28, 2024

California has the highest percentage of Latino students (59%) in intensely segregated schools

The share of Latino students attending intensely segregated schools has skyrocketed over ... more

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Harris campaign launches WhatsApp channel aimed at bilingual Latino voters Harris campaign launches WhatsApp channel aimed at bilingual Latino voters
Latinos August 20, 2024

Harris campaign launches WhatsApp channel aimed at bilingual Latino voters

As the Democratic National Convention kicks off Monday in Chicago, the presidential ... more