The Rose Parade is an iconic New Year’s Day tradition in Pasadena, as decorative floats and marching bands dazzle those who watch in person or through their TVs. But for the Pacific Palisades and Altadena communities that were devastated by the Los Angeles wildfires in January, the 137th Rose Parade will be even more meaningful, […]
Float Dedicated to January Wildfire Victims to be Featured in the 137th Rose Parade
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All-District Honor Marching Band Presented with Participation Flag Ahead of Rose Parade
Los Angeles Unified School District’s (LAUSD) All-District Honor Marching Band was honored in a special ceremony Tuesday, Dec. 23, with a participation flag a little more than a week before they are set to perform in the 137th Rose Parade. The flag was presented by Tournament of Roses President Mark Leavens at Miguel Contreras Learning […]
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Deportations Have Caused Growing Crisis of Family Separations
Last month, a young woman stepped off a plane and set foot in her native Honduras for the first time in at least 15 years. But this wasn’t a happy homecoming – it was heartbreaking for the newly-deported mother, who was forced to leave her 2-month-old baby in the U.S. After arriving in Honduras in […]
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Immigration Enforcement Should Require Family Notifications
Dear Editor: A recent case in the San Fernando Valley points to a clear problem in immigration enforcement: families are not informed when a detained person is transferred between facilities, even when that transfer occurs across state lines. When families are left without this information, they cannot confirm where their loved one is being held […]
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Help is Available for Those with Mental Health Issues and Their Families
The recent shocking news of the tragic deaths of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michelle, has left many people feeling overwhelmed with worry regarding the mental health challenges of a loved one, especially with the arrival of the holidays, said a local helpline volunteer. According to widespread media reports, the Reiners were killed by […]
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First Wave of Atmospheric River Drenches Southland; Much More Rain Coming
LOS ANGELES (CNS) – The first wave of a “very dangerous” atmospheric river storm dumped rain on the Southland today, flooding some roadways, triggering rockslides in some mountain areas and raising fears of debris flows in recent burn areas, where residents were under evacuation warnings or orders. Fire crews and law enforcement were keeping close […]
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Winter’s Hidden Challenge:How to Spot and Manage Seasonal Depression
With winter having arrived on Dec. 21 with cooler weather and the excitement of the holiday season, for many people, the shift in seasons doesn’t just mean sweaters and hot cocoa. Shorter days with less sunlight, rain and darker evenings can trigger something more serious: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). What is SAD? SAD is a […]
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Mental Health and Public Health Departments to Implement New Definition to “Grave Disability” Under Conservatorship Law in 2026
On Jan. 1, 2026, the Los Angeles County Departments of Mental Health (LACDMH) and Public Health will implement Senate Bill (SB) 43, the law that expands the definition of “gravely disabled” under California’s Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act. Under the expanded definition, individuals may now be considered “gravely disabled” if they have a severe substance use disorder, […]
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Free Rides on Metro During New Year’s Eve
To help Angelenos celebrate the holidays safely and sustainably, LA Metro will offer free rides across its system on Dec. 31. Metro also will provide 24-hour rail service on New Year’s Eve into New Year’s Day on the A, B, D and E Lines, while the C and K Lines will operate until 2 a.m. […]
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LAAPOA, Area Residents Criticize LAWA After Stolen Plane Crashes at Van Nuys Airport
A stolen single-engine aircraft crashed into a hangar at Van Nuys Airport early on Dec. 18, prompting an FBI investigation and reigniting security concerns among local residents and experts. Los Angeles Airport Police officers arrested Ceffareno Michael Logan on suspicion of aircraft theft. Officers said the suspect broke into the LA Flight Academy around 4 […]