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 […]
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GR818ERS Marks its 16th Anniversary with a Culture Festival in Canoga Park
The GR818ERS are celebrating their 16th anniversary with the return of its signature event, A Family Affair Festival (AFA Fest), with family-friendly events being held tonight and tomorrow in Canoga […]
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State Department Activates LACoFD International Urban Search and Rescue Support Team to Colombia
The U.S. Department of State has activated a support team from the Los Angeles County Fire Department’s (LACoFD) international Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team, known as USA-2, to respond […]
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Power of Sight Foundation to Host Free Community Vision Clinic
On Aug. 29, the Power of Sight Foundation will be hosting a free community vision clinic at Pacoima City Hall in partnership with Los Angeles City Councilmember Monica Rodriguez and […]
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LAUSD Superintendent Welcomes Students Back to School Across the District
Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) Superintendent Andrés E. Chait kicked off his first “back-to-school” day at dawn in Van Nuys, where he greeted school bus drivers before visiting multiple […]
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Back-to-School Season Renews ICE Concerns for Many Local Parents and Students
While many parents look forward to the start of the new school year, thankful for the return of predictable schedules and daily routines, for others it’s accompanied by constant worry […]