When Rosa Ohm and her husband Ramiro Herrera were visiting Hansen Dam Recreational Park in Lake View Terrace for a birthday party early last week, Herrera decided to take advantage […]
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LACoFD Firefighters to Return from Colombia After Assisting in Rescue Efforts
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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AP Exclusive: ICE Plans to Give Officers Gloves That Can Deliver Painful Electric Shocks
By Ryan J. Foley Associated Press Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks intended to gain compliance from combative individuals. ICE […]
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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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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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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 […]