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As School Nears, Boyle Heights Parents Ask: Will My Child Be Safe? As School Nears, Boyle Heights Parents Ask: Will My Child Be Safe?
Cover Story July 23, 2026

As School Nears, Boyle Heights Parents Ask: Will My Child Be Safe?

Los Angeles Unified says it has upgraded air filtration, monitored air quality, ... more

3 mins read
Andrea Perez
152
California Has a Plan for Its Medicaid Funding Fight. But Can It Replace Billions in Medicaid Money? California Has a Plan for Its Medicaid Funding Fight. But Can It Replace Billions in Medicaid Money?
Health July 23, 2026

California Has a Plan for Its Medicaid Funding Fight. But Can It Replace Billions in Medicaid Money?

California has tools to soften the impact of delayed Medicaid payments, but ... more

6 mins read
Andrea Perez
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Trump Administration Defers $867 Million in California Medicaid Payments. What Medi-Cal Families Need to Know Trump Administration Defers $867 Million in California Medicaid Payments. What Medi-Cal Families Need to Know
Health July 22, 2026

Trump Administration Defers $867 Million in California Medicaid Payments. What Medi-Cal Families Need to Know

California's Medi-Cal program remains active after the federal government delayed $867 million ... more

5 mins read
Andrea Perez
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What ‘Sana Sana’ Really Means: How Latino Healing Traditions Are Shaping Modern Health What ‘Sana Sana’ Really Means: How Latino Healing Traditions Are Shaping Modern Health
Health July 22, 2026

What ‘Sana Sana’ Really Means: How Latino Healing Traditions Are Shaping Modern Health

From family conversations and herbal remedies to modern mental health care, researchers ... more

5 mins read
Andrea Perez
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GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Use Reaches Record High in U.S. as Obesity Declines, Gallup Finds GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Use Reaches Record High in U.S. as Obesity Declines, Gallup Finds
Health July 21, 2026

GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Use Reaches Record High in U.S. as Obesity Declines, Gallup Finds

More Americans are turning to medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, but experts ... more

5 mins read
Andrea Perez
152
Why Latino Kids Are Drowning at Higher Rates: Historical Trends, Risk Factors, and What Families Can Do Why Latino Kids Are Drowning at Higher Rates: Historical Trends, Risk Factors, and What Families Can Do
LA July 19, 2026

Why Latino Kids Are Drowning at Higher Rates: Historical Trends, Risk Factors, and What Families Can Do

Experts say swimming lessons, active supervision and water safety education can save ... more

5 mins read
Andrea Perez
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Mexico Joins U.S. Investigation Into Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Lettuce While Urging Caution About Source Mexico Joins U.S. Investigation Into Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Lettuce While Urging Caution About Source
Health July 18, 2026

Mexico Joins U.S. Investigation Into Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Lettuce While Urging Caution About Source

Mexican authorities say traceback does not prove contamination occurred in Mexico as ... more

4 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
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California Heat Safety Tips: How to Prevent Dehydration and Stay Safe During Extreme Heat California Heat Safety Tips: How to Prevent Dehydration and Stay Safe During Extreme Heat
Health July 17, 2026

California Heat Safety Tips: How to Prevent Dehydration and Stay Safe During Extreme Heat

As temperatures rise across California, health experts warn that dehydration can develop ... more

5 mins read
Andrea Perez
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Taylor Farms Lettuce Linked to Taco Bell Cyclospora Outbreak. Here’s Why California Is Watching Closely Taylor Farms Lettuce Linked to Taco Bell Cyclospora Outbreak. Here’s Why California Is Watching Closely
Consumer Alert July 16, 2026

Taylor Farms Lettuce Linked to Taco Bell Cyclospora Outbreak. Here’s Why California Is Watching Closely

A growing Cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce served at some ... more

5 mins read
Andrea Perez
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From Boyle Heights to El Sobrante: How 85 Million Pounds of Spoiled Food Raised New Environmental Questions From Boyle Heights to El Sobrante: How 85 Million Pounds of Spoiled Food Raised New Environmental Questions
Climate Change July 16, 2026

From Boyle Heights to El Sobrante: How 85 Million Pounds of Spoiled Food Raised New Environmental Questions

The massive cleanup following the Lineage warehouse fire stretched far beyond Boyle ... more

3 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
246
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

5 mins read
Andrea Perez
278
Millions of Eye Drops Recalled Nationwide. California Shoppers Should Check Their Medicine Cabinets Now Millions of Eye Drops Recalled Nationwide. California Shoppers Should Check Their Medicine Cabinets Now
Consumer Alert July 13, 2026

Millions of Eye Drops Recalled Nationwide. California Shoppers Should Check Their Medicine Cabinets Now

A nationwide wave of prescription and over-the-counter eye drop recalls includes products ... more

4 mins read
Andrea Perez
509
Cyclospora Investigation Now Points to Lettuce. What California Families Should Know Cyclospora Investigation Now Points to Lettuce. What California Families Should Know
Cover Story July 13, 2026

Cyclospora Investigation Now Points to Lettuce. What California Families Should Know

Michigan investigators now believe lettuce and salad greens are the leading source ... more

5 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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The Healthcare Language Gap: How Medical Jargon Creates Barriers for Latino Communities The Healthcare Language Gap: How Medical Jargon Creates Barriers for Latino Communities
Healthcare July 13, 2026

The Healthcare Language Gap: How Medical Jargon Creates Barriers for Latino Communities

Medical terms like Cyclospora may be scientifically accurate, but experts say culturally ... more

3 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
191
Latino Childhood Obesity Starts Before Kindergarten. California Already Knows How to Prevent It. So Why Isn’t It Happening? Latino Childhood Obesity Starts Before Kindergarten. California Already Knows How to Prevent It. So Why Isn’t It Happening?
Health July 13, 2026

Latino Childhood Obesity Starts Before Kindergarten. California Already Knows How to Prevent It. So Why Isn’t It Happening?

Scientists have spent years identifying what helps prevent childhood obesity, from breastfeeding ... more

5 mins read
Andrea Perez
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Latino vs. Asian Obesity Rates: How Immigration, Income, and Opportunity Shape Health in America Latino vs. Asian Obesity Rates: How Immigration, Income, and Opportunity Shape Health in America
Health July 12, 2026

Latino vs. Asian Obesity Rates: How Immigration, Income, and Opportunity Shape Health in America

CDC data reveal a large obesity gap between Latino and Asian American ... more

4 mins read
Andrea Perez
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New Research Suggests the Type of Fat You Eat Matters More Than How Much, Especially for Latinos at Higher Diabetes Risk New Research Suggests the Type of Fat You Eat Matters More Than How Much, Especially for Latinos at Higher Diabetes Risk
Health July 12, 2026

New Research Suggests the Type of Fat You Eat Matters More Than How Much, Especially for Latinos at Higher Diabetes Risk

Emerging studies suggest that fat quality, not simply eating less fat, could ... more

5 mins read
Andrea Perez
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Alejandro Fernández Opens Up About Depression and Anxiety and Why His Message Could Help Thousands Seek Support Alejandro Fernández Opens Up About Depression and Anxiety and Why His Message Could Help Thousands Seek Support
Entertainment July 11, 2026

Alejandro Fernández Opens Up About Depression and Anxiety and Why His Message Could Help Thousands Seek Support

The Mexican singer's decision to discuss his mental health publicly is helping ... more

5 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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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

6 mins read
Andrea Perez
228
California Is Fighting to Protect School Mental Health Funding. Here’s What Could Be at Stake for Students and Families California Is Fighting to Protect School Mental Health Funding. Here’s What Could Be at Stake for Students and Families
Education July 10, 2026

California Is Fighting to Protect School Mental Health Funding. Here’s What Could Be at Stake for Students and Families

California officials warn that losing federal mental health grants could threaten school ... more

5 mins read
Andrea Perez

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