When Vida Mueller was in middle school, she experienced a tectonic life shift: she discovered her older brother was actually her half-sibling – a term she rarely uses because there […]
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New Book “Home and Away” Presents Creative Works by Teens Impacted by Incarceration
Nearly every year since 2014, organizers of the Pathfinder and POPS (Pain of the Prison System) clubs – for teens affected by incarceration, detention or organizers – publish an anthology […]
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Los Angeles Fire Department Stations Celebrate Annual Fire Service Day
Last weekend, community members across Los Angeles visited their neighborhood fire stations for free tours and demonstrations in celebration of the LA Fire Department’s (LAFD) annual Fire Service Day. This […]
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Physician Says Tragic Loss of Brother from Measles was ‘Completely Preventable’
When Dr. Christopher Kuo was 7 years old, his oldest brother, Sammy, became gravely ill and rapidly deteriorated into a vegetative state. The cause: a progressive brain disorder related to […]
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La Concejala de Los Ángeles Mónica Rodríguez se Opone a los Recortes del Presupuesto Propuesto por la Alcaldesa
Enfrentando un déficit presupuestal de casi mil millones de dólares, la semana pasada la alcaldesa de Los Ángeles, Karen Bass, propuso un presupuesto municipal para el próximo año fiscal que […]
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Attorney for Family of Oscar Hernandez Exploring ‘Legal Options’ for Justice
An attorney for the relatives of Oscar Omar Hernandez, the 13-year-old Sun Valley boy who was found dead April 2, said they are “exploring all legal options” to seek justice […]
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LA Councilmember Monica Rodriguez Opposes Cuts in Mayor’s Proposed Budget
Facing a nearly $1-billion budget shortfall, last week Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass proposed a city budget for the upcoming fiscal year that would include over 1,600 layoffs and department […]
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Over 1.5 Million Tons of Wildfire Debris Removed But Infringes On Additional Communities
Four months after the devastating Los Angeles wildfires destroyed more than 16,000 homes and other structures, and killed at least 30 people, cleanup and debris removal efforts continue. As of […]
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La Congresista Luz Rivas Celebra Reunión en el Ayuntamiento
Una multitud vocal de electores se reunió en East Valley High School en North Hollywood el fin de semana pasado para el primer evento del Ayuntamiento de la congresista Luz […]
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El Área Metropolitana de Los Ángeles Amplía el Programa Piloto de Detección de Armas al Centro de Los Ángeles y Norwalk
Para reducir los delitos violentos en el sistema ferroviario de Metro de Los Ángeles, un programa piloto con tecnología de detección de armas se amplió esta semana a dos ubicaciones […]