Sixteen people have been charged in an alleged massive Electronic Benefit Transfer fraud scheme in which funds were siphoned off that were intended for families in need, Los Angeles County […]
Category: Business
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Call to transfer dozens of youth from troubled probation camp
Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Holly Mitchell has called on the county Probation Department to immediately begin transferring more than four dozen youth offenders out of the much-criticized […]
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Should I stay or should I go?
Home ownership is much more than having a roof over your head or shelter from the elements. In our national mythos it is perhaps the core component of the American […]
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Regional program to teach small business
Small business contractors should clear Tuesdays in September as the LA regional Contractor Development and Bonding Program (CDABP) will host free webinars for contractors to teach techniques, principles, best practices, […]
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Registration recommended for construction career pipeline jobs fair on Sept. 15
Meet with union trade representatives and construction apprenticeship job coordinators and learn about good jobs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 15 at the South Park Recreation Center, 345 […]
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Unique ‘urban unicorn’
Born and raised in South L.A., April Showers (yes, that’s her real name) drove herself to the LA County High School for the Arts daily. She credits that environment for […]
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Krayzie Bones gives back to the community
It is not often musical legends see their career spanning more than 10 years and still have relevance in the hip-hop industry. It’s more unlikely they can sustain musical success […]
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Canceling student loan debt
Following President Joe Biden’s announcement canceling student loan debt of up to $20,000 for specific borrowers, the U.S. Department of Education said applications for relief under the plan should be […]
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County guaranteed income program underway with 1,000 new recipients
Los Angeles County’s guaranteed basic income program is underway, with 1,000 residents now receiving $1,000 a month for the next three years, officials said Tuesday. The recipients were chosen randomly […]
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California State Board wants community suggestions, opinions
The California State Board of Equalization (BOE) will hold its annual Taxpayers’ Bill of Rights Hearing at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug.30. Taxpayers and stakeholders are encouraged to attend the meeting, […]
