The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has several chapters across Southern California, with the Greater Los Angeles County (GLAC) chapter celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The organization has […]
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California Love, California Strong Takes Initiative to Support Youth Mental Health
Children are our greatest treasures – all beautifully unique, and all in need of loving protection. After all, a healthy childhood is the foundation for building healthy adults and healthy […]
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Tony Thurmond Stays in the Race for Gubernatorial Nomination
As debates continue in the crowded primary race for the nomination of California’s next governor, mail-in ballots have arrived and people are already voting. Who has been invited to participate […]
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Jury Rules in LA’s Favor in Accidental Shooting of Teen at Burlington Store
BURBANK (CNS) – A jury today ruled in favor of the city of Los Angeles in a lawsuit brought by the parents of a teen girl accidentally shot by a […]
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St. Mel Middle School Wins the First Ever California Mock Trial for Middle Schoolers
St. Mel Middle School from Woodland Hills won the first-ever California Mock Trial for middle schoolers on April 18. The event was hosted by Teach Democracy, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit […]
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Take Action Campaign Brings Events Focused on Mental Health to LA
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time when we try to raise awareness of and reduce the stigma around mental wellness. In Los Angeles County, the Department of Mental […]
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Spirit Airlines Has Canceled All Flights and Shut Down After 34 Years
LOS ANGELES (CNS) – Low-fare pioneer Spirit Airlines shut down this morning after 34 years — the last few mired in financial struggles, including two bankruptcies and failure this week […]
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Report Details Injuries Sustained by Boy Whose Body Was Found in Trash Bin
VAN NUYS (CNS) – A 5-year-old boy who was allegedly killed by his mother’s ex-boyfriend suffered horrific injuries before his body was dumped in a Panorama City trash bin, according […]
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LA Needs 100,000 Construction Workers. Community Colleges are Racing to Train Them
By Adam EchelmanCalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Hudson Idov wasn’t excited about any of his college options — that is, until his […]
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POPS & PATHFinder Clubs Support Teens Impacted by Incarceration, Deportation
Litzy Valencia, a junior at El Camino Real Charter High School in Woodland Hills, always looks forward to lunch on Tuesdays, when she meets with a group of classmates to […]