SINJAR, Iraq (AP) — As Kurdish fighters gathered around a fire in this damp, frigid mountain town in northwestern Iraq, exhausted from battling the Islamic State group, a surprising recruit […]
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Troops for Fitness Program Aims to Bring Exercise and Health
Los Angeles will join Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Honolulu, Miami, Newark and Sacramento as the eighth major U.S. metropolitan area to implement Coca-Cola Troops for Fitness, a program of free workshops […]
California DMV Will Check Immigrants’ Prior Licenses
SACRAMENTO (AP) — Immigrants in the country illegally who fraudulently obtained a California driver’s license before it was legal won’t get a new card until state authorities review their driving […]
2015 Daniel Pearl Award to Charlie Hebdo
The Los Angeles Press Club officials have announced that the 2015 Daniel Pearl Award for Courage and Integrity in Journalism will go to Charlie Hebdo. “We are deeply honored. Of […]
Money, Family Obligations & Discrimination Hamper Students’ College Dreams
Money, family obligations and discrimination all play key roles in discouraging high school students from persisting on to and in college, according to a new study by California State University, […]
The Autry National Center Presents Art of the West
If you are looking for a local family excursion, the Autry Museum is a great place to visit during the winter break. The museum is offering Panning for Gold for […]
Holiday Celebrations Around the Valley
The holiday season is popping up all over the Valley. Mrs. Claus shows off her tractor-driving skills at the Granada Hills parade. Santa Claus gives Mayor Sylvia Ballin gift-giving tips […]
Nobel Laureate Malala Predicts: Change is Coming
OSLO, Norway (AP) — Nobel peace laureate Malala Yousafzai offered hope on Wednesday, Dec. 10, that her prize will inspire young girls all over the world to fight for their […]
Gabriel Fernandez Trial
Supporters who have been following the case of 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez who was tortured and beaten to death, despite multiple visits from DCFS social workers went to court today expecting […]
Lopez Sworn Into State Assembly Representing 39th District
Describing the close race and three weeks of waiting for outstanding ballots to be counted as a “roller coaster,” Patty Lopez — the Assembly candidate that wasn’t considered a threat […]