State health officials this week confirmed California’s first death of a child under age 5 stemming from the flu and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. The California Department of Public […]
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Judge may soon approve homeless lawsuit settlement
A federal judge has said he wants to meet with the new mayor of Los Angeles once election results are final before approving the settlement of a lawsuit over local […]
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Villanueva concedes defeat; Robert Luna new county sheriff
A defiant Sheriff Alex Villaneuva conceded defeat on Tuesday in his re-election bid, but in doing so, he again lashed out at his critics for pushing what he called “false […]
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Debbie Allen, Robert Johnson in TV Academy Hall of Fame
The Television Academy has announced it will induct six new members into its Hall of Fame, as well as honor actor/director/activist Sean Penn with the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award. New […]
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Settlement of LA homelessness lawsuit delayed again
A federal judge said Monday that he wants to meet with the new mayor of Los Angeles once election results are final before approving the settlement of a lawsuit over […]
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New survey addresses practicality of African-American reparations
Los Angeles’ Reparations Advisory Commission has released a survey asking for residents to contribute ideas and share experiences with institutional racism to help guide the commission’s work. The commission, created […]
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UCLA researchers will study effects of Aliso Canyon leak
UCLA has been selected to conduct a study to evaluate the long- and short-term health impacts of the massive 2015 Aliso Canyon gas leak. The leak occurred at the Southern […]
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Military veterans may receive ‘fast-track’ to more county jobs
Los Angeles County will explore ways to fast-track the hiring of veterans for county jobs, while finding ways to connect more veterans with social services, under a motion approved unanimously […]
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Mike Garcia reelected to Congress
Rep. Mike Garcia has declared victory Wednesday morning in the race for the 27th Congressional District seat that encompasses Santa Clarita, Palmdale, Lancaster and Granada Hills. Garcia, the Republican incumbent […]
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Autopsy conducted on Aaron Carter; cause deferred
An autopsy has been conducted on the body of singer, rapper and former teen heartthrob Aaron Carter but his cause of death was not yet determined, authorities said Monday. Carter, […]
