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Born on February 10, 1761
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Zul Surani: Medical trials, the path to new medications and treatments Zul Surani: Medical trials, the path to new medications and treatments
Health December 6, 2024

Zul Surani: Medical trials, the path to new medications and treatments

The pain medication you’re currently taking, the treatment you’re undertaking, and the ... more

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Vigil this Friday to honor Monseñor Romero Vigil this Friday to honor Monseñor Romero
Community March 20, 2025

Vigil this Friday to honor Monseñor Romero

The Salvadoran community will gather this Friday afternoon for a special vigil ... more

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TreePeople brings environmental justice to schools one tree at a time TreePeople brings environmental justice to schools one tree at a time
Environment October 3, 2022

TreePeople brings environmental justice to schools one tree at a time

On September 27, the Los Angeles Board of Education adopted a resolution to ... more

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Time Running Out to Sign Up for Covered California Time Running Out to Sign Up for Covered California
Health December 27, 2024

Time Running Out to Sign Up for Covered California

The first open enrollment deadline for Covered California, the California health insurance ... more

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Tamalero Cart: Revolutionizing Street Sales Tamalero Cart: Revolutionizing Street Sales
Business September 26, 2024

Tamalero Cart: Revolutionizing Street Sales

When the pandemic hit, Beverly Estrada saw her work hours drastically reduced ... more

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State Senator Lena Gonzalez: ‘We’re going to keep showing that immigrants matter and that they need support’ State Senator Lena Gonzalez: ‘We’re going to keep showing that immigrants matter and that they need support’
Los Angeles March 8, 2025

State Senator Lena Gonzalez: ‘We’re going to keep showing that immigrants matter and that they need support’

State Senator Lena Gonzalez’ mother was an immigrant from Aguascalientes, Mexico who ... more

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Clínica Romero: Providing Health Services and Help with Nutrition to Those Who Need it Clínica Romero: Providing Health Services and Help with Nutrition to Those Who Need it
Health January 31, 2025

Clínica Romero: Providing Health Services and Help with Nutrition to Those Who Need it

Health is a human right. Everyone is entitled to it, regaradless of ... more

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SELA Cultural Center, the next great mecca for the arts in Southeast Los Angeles SELA Cultural Center, the next great mecca for the arts in Southeast Los Angeles
Culture November 25, 2023

SELA Cultural Center, the next great mecca for the arts in Southeast Los Angeles

  Twelve years after he was first sworn in to the California State ... more

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SELA Cultural Center Gets $8 million Closer to Fruition SELA Cultural Center Gets $8 million Closer to Fruition
Latinos December 7, 2023

SELA Cultural Center Gets $8 million Closer to Fruition

The much-anticipated Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) Cultural Center has moved $8 million ... more

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Community demands Closure: Fatal Crashes and Pollution Concerns Ignite Controversy over Whiteman Airport in Pacoima Community demands Closure: Fatal Crashes and Pollution Concerns Ignite Controversy over Whiteman Airport in Pacoima
Community June 19, 2022

Community demands Closure: Fatal Crashes and Pollution Concerns Ignite Controversy over Whiteman Airport in Pacoima

Numerous plane crashes—some of them fatal—and close calls, as well as allegations ... more

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Dr. Don Garcia: After the Fires: Beware of Respiratory and Mental Health Dr. Don Garcia: After the Fires: Beware of Respiratory and Mental Health
Health January 19, 2025

Dr. Don Garcia: After the Fires: Beware of Respiratory and Mental Health

Norovirus hits Pasadena shelter: This past Friday, January 17, the Pasadena Public ... more

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Musicians, artists support the art education promoted by Prop. 28 Musicians, artists support the art education promoted by Prop. 28
Politics September 26, 2022

Musicians, artists support the art education promoted by Prop. 28

“Without music, life would be a mistake,” said German philosopher Friedrich Nietzcsche. Musician ... more

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Miriam Rodriguez: Innovation, creativity, and solidarity — the keys to uplifting the Boyle Heights community. Miriam Rodriguez: Innovation, creativity, and solidarity — the keys to uplifting the Boyle Heights community.
Business December 19, 2024

Miriam Rodriguez: Innovation, creativity, and solidarity — the keys to uplifting the Boyle Heights community.

(A  Conversation with Miriam Rodriguez, President of the Boyle Heights Chamber of ... more

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Medi-Cal expansion safeguards health for most of the undocumented immigrants Medi-Cal expansion safeguards health for most of the undocumented immigrants
Healthcare February 20, 2024

Medi-Cal expansion safeguards health for most of the undocumented immigrants

In 1994, California voters flocked to the polls in record numbers to ... more

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Medi-Cal Expansion is a Benefit to the Entire Health Care System, Expert Says Medi-Cal Expansion is a Benefit to the Entire Health Care System, Expert Says
Healthcare February 26, 2024

Medi-Cal Expansion is a Benefit to the Entire Health Care System, Expert Says

Medi-Cal expansion, the state’s health insurance program for extremely low-income people, to ... more

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Maite Villareal: Helping Latinos Become Doctors Maite Villareal: Helping Latinos Become Doctors
Health December 18, 2024

Maite Villareal: Helping Latinos Become Doctors

Becoming a doctor requires dedication, hard work, and resilience. On the way ... more

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Los Angeles Councilman calls for reopening of St. Vincent Hospital Los Angeles Councilman calls for reopening of St. Vincent Hospital
Politics June 19, 2022

Los Angeles Councilman calls for reopening of St. Vincent Hospital

Los Angeles Councilman Mitch O’Farrell launched a petition to reopen St. Vincent Hospital ... more

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Kristin Sakoda, director of L.A. County Department of Art and Culture strives for arts equality Kristin Sakoda, director of L.A. County Department of Art and Culture strives for arts equality
Art December 15, 2023

Kristin Sakoda, director of L.A. County Department of Art and Culture strives for arts equality

From taking ballet classes as a young girl in Chicago, Kristin Sakoda ... more

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Keeping you and your baby healthy before and after birth Keeping you and your baby healthy before and after birth
Health October 29, 2024

Keeping you and your baby healthy before and after birth

According to the CDC, babies of mothers who do not get prenatal ... more