Congresswoman Luz Rivas and Los Angeles City Councilwoman Imelda Padilla recently announced plans for two new infrastructure projects to help beautify and improve community safety in Panorama City and North […]
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Monarchs for Justice Rally in Pacoima to Call for Immigration Reform
Pivoting from the cancellation of the annual Cesar Chavez March for Justice last month, a “rebranded” march and rally will be held this Friday, April 17, in Pacoima, focusing attention […]
Oral Health Coalition Advocates for Dental Therapy in California to Meet Health Care Needs
Two briefs released by the University of California, San Francisco’s Healthforce Center in March said in no uncertain terms that oral health care is one of the most unmet health […]
Sister of Murdered 13-Year-Old Boy Said Her Family Believes ‘Justice Will Be Served’
For the past year, Alejandra Hernandez and her family have been deeply mourning the tragic and sudden loss of her youngest brother, Oscar “Omar” Hernandez, the 13 year old from […]
Juvenile Arrested and Booked for Murder in Death of Khimberly Zavaleta
A juvenile was arrested last week in connection with the death of 12-year-old Khimberly Zavaleta, who passed away in February from injuries she sustained during an alleged bullying incident at […]
Free Tax Prep LA Encourages Low-Income Residents to Take Advantage of Credits as Prices Rise
For many residents, the tax refunds they receive are essential and they count on them. But what many Angelenos may not be aware of is the numerous tax credits available […]
LA County Tackles Overdose Crisis
After years of rising overdoses in Los Angeles County, health officials are reporting a drop in the number of deaths caused by the two most dangerous culprits – fentanyl and […]
CA Assemblymember Nick Schultz Introduces Bill to Ban ‘Forever Chemical’ Pesticides
California Assemblymember Nick Schultz and public health advocates recently discussed Assembly Bill (AB) 1603 – which Schultz introduced earlier this year to prohibit PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) pesticides statewide […]
UFW Supports Resolution to Block Trump Administration’s Wage Cuts for Migrant Farm Workers
During a difficult time, when the history of the U.S. farm worker movement is under intense scrutiny due to revelations of sexual abuse allegations by the late labor leader Cesar […]
Resentencing Denied for Pearl Fernandez, Convicted in 8-Year-Old Gabriel’s 2013 Murder
This week, a judge denied the resentencing petition of Pearl Fernandez, the mother of Gabriel Fernandez, the 8-year-old boy who died in 2013 after being tortured by his mother and […]
