The arrest of labor leader David Huerta became a rallying cry for immigrant and labor activists, who demanded his release and an end to President Donald Trump’s immigration raids in […]
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Protests in Downtown LA Following Immigration Raids
After federal agents conducted immigration raids across Los Angeles on Friday, June 6, including at a Home Depot and in the garment district, protestors gathered in downtown. While demonstrations spearheaded […]
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Cómo el GR818ERS Invirtió en Programas Juveniles para Salvar Sheldon Skate Park
Contra viento y marea, los GR818ERS han luchado 10 largos años para que Sheldon Skate Park en Sun Valley sea un espacio para empoderar a los jóvenes locales. A través […]
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La Junta de Supervisores del Condado de Los Ángeles Proclama Junio como el Mes de Concientización sobre la Silicosis
La silicosis, una enfermedad pulmonar profesional, se está cobrando la vida de los trabajadores de la fabricación de piedra en el Valle de San Fernando. Los trabajadores que cortan, esmerilan, […]
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Los Voluntarios Ayudan a Brillar en North Hills Durante el Mes de la Herencia AAPI
Los miembros de la comunidad de Los Ángeles se están uniendo para ayudar a embellecer la ciudad como parte de la iniciativa mensual “Shine LA” de la alcaldesa Karen Bass. […]
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La Congresista Luz Rivas Lidera la Lucha para que una Niña de Cuatro Años de Bakersfield Conserve el Estatus Legal para Recibir Atención que Salva Vidas
La semana pasada, la congresista Luz Rivas fue co-lider de 35 representantes de la Cámara de Representantes con los senadores Alex Padilla y Adam Schiff para instar a la secretaria […]
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How the GR818ERS Invested in Youth Programming to Save Sheldon Skate Park
Against all odds, the GR818ERS have fought 10 long years for Sheldon Skate Park in Sun Valley to be a space for empowering local youth. Through youth programming and engagement […]
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LA County Board of Supervisors Proclaim June as Silicosis Awareness Month
The occupational lung disease silicosis is taking the lives of stone fabrication workers in the San Fernando Valley. Laborers who cut, grind, sand, finish or polish engineered stone slabs are […]
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Congresswoman Luz Rivas Leads Fight for 4-Year-Old Bakersfield Girl to Retain Legal Status for Lifesaving Care
Last week, Congresswoman Luz Rivas co-led 35 House Representatives with Sens. Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff in urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem to reconsider the […]
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Volunteers Help Shine Up North Hills During AAPI Heritage Month
Community members across Los Angeles are coming together to help beautify the city as part of Mayor Karen Bass’ “Shine LA” monthly initiative. The program, launched in April, aims to […]