By Jamey KeatenAssociated Press GENEVA (AP) — The chief of the World Health Organization on Wednesday honored the late Henrietta Lacks, an American woman whose cancer cells were taken without […]
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Social Security Checks Getting Big Boost as Inflation Rises
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar and Christopher RugaberAssociated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of retirees on Social Security will get a 5.9% boost in benefits for 2022. The biggest cost-of-living adjustment in […]
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Governor Signs New Law Addressing Student Mental Health Crisis in California
Amid continued concerns about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on youth mental health, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law that enables educators in California to better identify and address […]
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Statewide Youth Advisory Commission Signed by the Governor
The establishment of a new youth advisory commission has been has signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom AB 46, authored by Luz Rivas (D-San Fernando Valley), establishes the California […]
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LA Officials Announce “Indigenous LAnd Initiative” to Address Past Wrongdoings
LOS ANGELES (CNS) — As part of Los Angeles’ work to reckon with mistakes and wrongdoings in the city’s history, officials announced for Indigenous Peoples’ Day the “Indigenous LAnd Initiative,” […]
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Padilla, Bonta Briefed on Orange County Oil Spill
United States Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and California Attorney General Rob Bonta traveled to Orange County this week for […]
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Eagles, Knights Game Takes on Added Importance
As the regular season starts winding down, the remaining football league games become more precious in unexpected ways. Case in point: the Mission League matchup between Chaminade and Notre Dame […]
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The LA Zoo Partners with Plaza de La Raza for First-ever Beloved Pets Ofrenda
The Los Angeles Zoo is finishing National Latino Heritage Month with its first-ever Beloved Pets Ofrenda (altar) designed to honor the memory of cherished animal companions that have passed away. […]
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Alyce Huff
Sadly, left us after a long illness. Born in Chicago, Illinois. Predeceased by parents Henry and Marisa Weininger and brother Herb Weininger. Survived by Phyllis Steinholtz (sister), Debbie Haddox (niece), […]
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Ronald William Shaw
Ronald William Shaw “Ron”, “Ronnie” passed away on August 31, 2021, in his home with his loving wife of 63 years Joan by his side. Ron was born on August […]