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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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Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Sends Smoke Across Los Angeles. Here’s What Residents Need to Know About Air Quality Risks Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Sends Smoke Across Los Angeles. Here’s What Residents Need to Know About Air Quality Risks
Health June 21, 2026

Boyle Heights Warehouse Fire Sends Smoke Across Los Angeles. Here’s What Residents Need to Know About Air Quality Risks

Officials say the ammonia threat has been contained, but unhealthy smoke and ... more

3 mins read
Andrea Perez
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What Happens After You Quit Smoking? Science Shows Your Body Begins Repairing Itself What Happens After You Quit Smoking? Science Shows Your Body Begins Repairing Itself
Health July 24, 2026

What Happens After You Quit Smoking? Science Shows Your Body Begins Repairing Itself

New research reveals the remarkable ways the lungs, heart, and blood vessels ... more

6 mins read
Andrea Perez
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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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Trump Administration Considers Autism and Vaccine Order. What California Latino Families Should Know Trump Administration Considers Autism and Vaccine Order. What California Latino Families Should Know
Health August 8, 2026

Trump Administration Considers Autism and Vaccine Order. What California Latino Families Should Know

The White House is weighing an executive order that could direct new ... more

7 mins read
Andrea Perez
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Nearly 1 in 5 Americans Faces a Substance Use Disorder Nearly 1 in 5 Americans Faces a Substance Use Disorder
Health February 15, 2026

Nearly 1 in 5 Americans Faces a Substance Use Disorder

SAMHSA’s 2024 national survey reveals overlapping alcohol, drug, marijuana, and opioid disorders ... more

3 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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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
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California’s Warehouse Fires Keep Hitting Working Class Latino Communities. When Will Politicians Be Held Accountable? California’s Warehouse Fires Keep Hitting Working Class Latino Communities. When Will Politicians Be Held Accountable?
California June 23, 2026

California’s Warehouse Fires Keep Hitting Working Class Latino Communities. When Will Politicians Be Held Accountable?

The Boyle Heights warehouse fire has reignited concerns about air quality, industrial ... more

5 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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California Cyclospora Outbreak: How Gastrointestinal Illness Is Affecting Businesses and Public Health California Cyclospora Outbreak: How Gastrointestinal Illness Is Affecting Businesses and Public Health
California July 26, 2026

California Cyclospora Outbreak: How Gastrointestinal Illness Is Affecting Businesses and Public Health

A UCLA public health expert explains why Cyclospora outbreaks are difficult to ... more

4 mins read
Lucilla S. Gomez
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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
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Seven Motions, Five Pages, Zero Answers — Boyle Heights Needs Help Now, Not Tomorrow Seven Motions, Five Pages, Zero Answers — Boyle Heights Needs Help Now, Not Tomorrow
LA Politics August 9, 2026

Seven Motions, Five Pages, Zero Answers — Boyle Heights Needs Help Now, Not Tomorrow

Nearly two months after the Lineage warehouse fire, air monitoring continues at ... more

5 mins read
Andrea Perez
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Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Face New FDA Scrutiny Over Safety Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Face New FDA Scrutiny Over Safety
Health Cover Story March 10, 2026

Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Face New FDA Scrutiny Over Safety

Federal regulators are raising new concerns about side effects linked to Ozempic ... more

3 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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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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Judge Strikes Down SNAP Junk Food Restrictions Judge Strikes Down SNAP Junk Food Restrictions
Food June 23, 2026

Judge Strikes Down SNAP Junk Food Restrictions

A federal judge ruled that the USDA exceeded its authority by allowing ... more

3 mins read
Andrea Perez
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A $500-a-Day Fine for a Multimillion-Dollar Company? Boyle Heights Residents Demand Answers Over Lineage Logistics Odor Crisis A $500-a-Day Fine for a Multimillion-Dollar Company? Boyle Heights Residents Demand Answers Over Lineage Logistics Odor Crisis
LA July 26, 2026

A $500-a-Day Fine for a Multimillion-Dollar Company? Boyle Heights Residents Demand Answers Over Lineage Logistics Odor Crisis

As Boyle Heights residents endure odors, flies, and health concerns following the ... more

4 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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Trump Administration Is Cutting Federal Harm Reduction Funding. California Is Still Funding It. What Changes for Los Angeles? Trump Administration Is Cutting Federal Harm Reduction Funding. California Is Still Funding It. What Changes for Los Angeles?
Community & Society August 9, 2026

Trump Administration Is Cutting Federal Harm Reduction Funding. California Is Still Funding It. What Changes for Los Angeles?

Federal agencies are shifting money toward treatment, recovery and public safety, while ... more

11 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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As Grocery Costs Surge, Republicans Move to Slash $200M From WIC As Grocery Costs Surge, Republicans Move to Slash 0M From WIC
Economy April 23, 2026

As Grocery Costs Surge, Republicans Move to Slash $200M From WIC

House Republicans propose WIC cuts in 2026, raising concerns for families nationwide, ... more

2 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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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
209
Cancer Deaths Are Falling, But Latino Families Face Rising Risks From Early-Onset Colon Cancer, New AACR Report Finds Cancer Deaths Are Falling, But Latino Families Face Rising Risks From Early-Onset Colon Cancer, New AACR Report Finds
cancer June 24, 2026

Cancer Deaths Are Falling, But Latino Families Face Rising Risks From Early-Onset Colon Cancer, New AACR Report Finds

While cancer survival continues to improve nationwide, researchers warn that Hispanic Americans ... more

4 mins read
Andrea Perez

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