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 to them, leaving potentially millions of dollars unclaimed. With the cost of gas and groceries rising, knowing what benefits they’re eligible for before filing taxes […]
Free Tax Prep LA Encourages Low-Income Residents to Take Advantage of Credits as Prices Rise
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 methamphetamine. “We saw a 22% decline in overdose-related deaths in 2024 compared to 2023,” Brian Hurley, MD, the medical director, Substance Abuse Prevention and Control, […]
National Teachers Hall of Fame Names Class of 2026
The National Teachers Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2026 – five exceptional educators teaching in classrooms across the United States and in Japan. They will be formally inducted into the Hall in June in Emporia, Kansas. The members of the Class of 2026 are: ■ Margaret “Peg” Cagle, high school mathematics teacher […]
LA Mission College Breaks Ground on Net-Positive Plant Facilities Building
Los Angeles Mission College (LAMC) broke ground Friday, April 3, on a new Plant Facilities Warehouse and Shop, a 27,820-square-foot building that will serve as the central hub for the college’s maintenance and operations. The new facility will house administrative offices, trade shops, custodial space, and operational support areas, providing a modern, centralized home for […]
LA Rams and American Heart Association Provide CPR Training for Local Educators
The American Heart Association (AHA) and the Los Angeles Rams provided hands-on instruction of key lifesaving procedures for educators from 21 LA schools, including three from the San Fernando Valley. Participants were trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) in the Rams locker room at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood. According to AHA […]
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 – and recent findings regarding the prevalence of PFAS chemicals on California crops. State testing has found that nearly 40% of nonorganic produce grown across […]
DBAs Published April 9, 2026
2026056494 FICTITIOUSBUSINESS NAMESTATEMENT Mailing Address:Jem Financial Group; 330 Wilshire Blvd; Santa Monica, CA 90401. The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: WVFCRIME;330 Wilshire Blvd; Santa Monica, CA 90401. LA Registered Owner(s): Travelers Rest Films, Inc; 330 Wilshire Blvd; Santa Monica, CA 90401. State of Incorporation/Organization: CA This business is conducted by: a Corporation The […]
Public Notices Published April 9, 2026
ORDERTOSHOWCAUSEFORCHANGEOFNAME Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles 14400 Erwin Street Mall Van Nuys, CA 91401 Northwest District West Bldg Petitionof: Slava Zaneva Chemerinski Change of Name Case #: 26VECP00135 Petitioner Slava Zaneva Chemerinski filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: PresentName: […]
