The union representing Los Angeles County deputy district attorneys has filed a legal action to prevent what they maintain is the hiring of..
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ACLU SoCal honors Dr. Anthony Fauci
The nation’s top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, will be among those honored at the annual Bill of Rights Awards of the ACLU Foundation of Southern California, to be held virtually on..
More Californians are receiving virus vaccine
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) has released the most recent statistics on COVID-19 and updates on the state’s pandemic response..
Antelope Valley regions considered ‘highly exposed’ to climate impacts
Residents in several regions in the Antelope Valley are among the more than half of Los Angeles County residents—about 5.7 million people—who reportedly reside in..
Lancaster officials rail against relocation of sex offender
The City of Lancaster’s Mayor, Vice Mayor, and City Council are calling for action over the relocation of a violent, sexual predator to Lancaster. City leadership are calling on the community for…
Lancaster approves new sustainable ‘high tech’ farm
The City of Lancaster has announced that Bluehouse Greenhouse, Inc. (BHGH) is coming to the city to build..
Coalition calls on White House and Congress to ensure jobs for Black workers
A coalition of national and local labor groups, including the Los Angeles Black Worker Center, recently united for a town hall at Los Angeles Civic Center’s Grand Park to call on..
California bans toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in food packaging and paper straws
Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed legislation that bans the toxic “forever chemicals” known as PFAS from paper, paperboard or plant-based food packaging, utensils and…
Department of Cultural Affairs announces grant guidelines for artists
The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) has announced a pilot cycle of its Neighborhood Engagement Artist Residency Grant Program (NEAR), formerly the Artist in…
Governor signs legislation to support survivors of domestic violence
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed, several new laws to enhance protections for survivors of domestic violence and bolster the..

