A Count You Can Trust, the independent nonpartisan coalition working to strengthen confidence in Los Angeles County elections, welcomes last night’s decision by U.S. District Judge David O. Carter denying […]
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Halloween Safety: Simple steps to keep the holiday safe
Fun and injury- free tips
Who you know shouldn’t depend on where you start
The advice that helps someone take the first step into a profession often comes from a relationship built before a job opening appears. Yet career preparation often prioritizes students’ knowledge […]
From youth justice to artistic expression: Los Angeles youth design their future
Powered by sunny skies and incredible energy, hundreds of excited young peopleconverged on The Beehive in South Los Angeles today for the Los Angeles County Department of Youth Development’s (DYD) […]
Voters worry false information could be misleading
Three in four likely Los Angeles County voters (76 percent) are confident the November election will be accurate, while nearly as many (74 percent) worry that false rumors and misleading […]
Councilmember Tyron Hampton hosts independent media tour of Hollywood Burbank Airport’s new terminal
Pasadena Councilmember and Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority President Tyron Hampton hosted an Independent Media and Influencer Tour of Hollywood Burbank Airport’s new replacement passenger terminal on Wednesday, October 7, bringing together […]
While Black families pay more for power, some attorneys fight to save high-cost coal
Families across the country are opening their monthly utility bills with a growing sense of dread. Groceries cost more. Rent costs more. Now electricity has become one more expense pushing […]
Over Half of California Men Report Being Lonely
Over Half of California Men Report Being Lonely (Study). For a man who grew up hearing “man up,” admitting “I’m lonely” can feel like breaking an unwritten rule. He might […]
Financial help may make health coverage more affordable
Covered California has connected nearly 1.8 million people to health insurance this year and actively negotiates with health insurance companies to get the lowest possible prices for consumers. California’s rate […]
S.W.A.A.M: Keeper of the Art of Spoken Word
For the past 18 years, Dennis ‘dePoet’ DeLoach has provided a vital platform through Spoken Word, Art and Music (S.W.A.A.M.), bringing together a diverse community of artists, poets, writers, and […]

