The utility company PG&E says it will support customers who suffered hardship amid the federal government shutdown, which temporarily curtailed funding for several critical safety net programs. “We are concerned […]
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From Churros to Legacy
SANTA FE SPRINGS — When Jesse Herrera first rolled his tiny churro cart into the Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet 27 years ago, he wasn’t just selling fried dough and […]
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Report: Feds in Los Angeles investigate BLM leaders
Federal prosecutors in Los Angeles are reportedly investigating whether leaders in the Black Lives Matter movement defrauded donors who contributed tens of millions of dollars during racial justice protests in […]
Posted inBusiness, Health, Local
Hundreds of USC Keck nurses are striking
Hundreds of unionized Keck Medicine of USC nurses will walk off the job and onto the picket lines on Thursday amid contract talks. Registered nurses at Keck Hospital of USC […]
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Modernizing the State’s Unemployment Program
As part of EDDNext, the Employment Development Department (EDD) is continuing to modernize its myEDD online benefit portal — adding a Weekly Wage Reporting Tool to assist unemployment customers to […]
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City of Carson celebrates new state-of-the-art amphitheater
City of Carson Mayor Lula Davis-Holmes joined fellow councilmembers and other dignitaries as they cut the ceremonial red ribbon marking the grand opening of the City’s new amphitheater. The new […]
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New Social Security rules could leave Black retirees further behind
The country’s most dependable safety net is changing again, and this time, many fear it will fall hardest on the people who have always leaned on it the most. Across […]
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Down payment assistance alternatives at your fingertips
Rising homeowners who are on the hunt to buy a property now have more help through down payment assistance programs (DPAs). Starting the journey of homeownership and purchase can be […]
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LA launches $1 Million loan program to aid small businesses
A $1 million program funded by the Banc of California is now available to help small business owners secure competitive loans to cover upfront costs of fulfilling city contracts, the […]
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How to get a mortgage when you’re self-employed
If you’re self-employed or own a business, you may be wondering if it’s possible to get a mortgage. The short answer is yes, you can, but the process will look […]
