Just over a week after being deployed to Colombia to aid in rescue operations after the devastating 7.4-magnitude earthquake, members of the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s (LACoFD) international Urban […]
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After Being Held at Adelanto Detention Center for 10 Months, ‘Luis’ Shares His Story
Last September, masked ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agents suddenly surrounded Luis’s vehicle – he had stopped at a gas station early that morning en route to his job […]
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SFV Women Gather for First Annual Women’s Empowerment Symposium
Several dozen women from across the San Fernando Valley explored education, wellness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy during the first-ever Women’s Empowerment Symposium presented by the Living for Purpose Community Development […]
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GR818ERS Commemorates 16th Anniversary with a Three-Day Festival in Canoga Park
The GR818ERS celebrated their 16th anniversary, concluding their three-day A Family Affair Festival (AFA Fest) with the annual dance competition, which included participants from across the globe. The festival, which […]
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Co-founder of SRLA Fired from his Position as Program Director
One of the founders of Students Run Los Angeles (SRLA) was terminated from his position on the first day of the 2026 school year, leaving many leaders within the program […]
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National Blood Shortage Crisis Spurs UCLA vs. USC Blood Drive Competition
The long-time rivalry between the University of Southern California (USC) and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is heating up in the off-season, as the schools compete to encourage […]
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Ten Years After $1.37 Billion Sidewalk Settlement, Advocates Ask: Is LA Moving Forward or Backward?
Ten years after a landmark settlement committed Los Angeles to spending $1.37 billion over 30 years to make its sidewalks and curb ramps accessible, disability and mobility advocates will gather […]
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Starting the School Year with Stronger Hearts
As students head back to the classroom, Dignity Health – Northridge Hospital Medical Center, a member of CommonSpirit Health, is encouraging parents to prioritize heart-healthy habits that support children’s physical […]
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New Valley College Arts Center to Open After 10 Years of Construction
After 10 years of construction and multiple delays, the Valley Academic and Cultural Center (VACC) at Los Angeles Valley College was finally completed and a ribbon cutting ceremony was held […]
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Congresswoman Luz Rivas Secures $850,000 in Funding for Pacoima Wash Improvements
Congresswoman Luz Rivas presented a check for $850,000 in federal funding for the Pacoima Wash Bridge Mitigation Project, which will help improve the safety and security of six bridges that […]