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Dr. Zyss: “Men don’t want to be looked at as being sick in society” Dr. Zyss: “Men don’t want to be looked at as being sick in society”
Health November 22, 2024

Dr. Zyss: “Men don’t want to be looked at as being sick in society”

A “macho” attitude, cultural and societal beliefs, and a distrust of doctors ... more

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It’s time to enroll in Covered California. This year, more Californians can get coverage It’s time to enroll in Covered California. This year, more Californians can get coverage
Health November 8, 2024

It’s time to enroll in Covered California. This year, more Californians can get coverage

Enrollment for Covered California—the state’s health insurance marketplace—has begun and this year, ... more

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Introducing solid food to babies ages 6 months and up Introducing solid food to babies ages 6 months and up
Health November 1, 2024

Introducing solid food to babies ages 6 months and up

Average healthy babies will triple their weight by the first birthday. In ... 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

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Elaine DeSimone: A Safe Place to Start Anew for Domestic Violence Victims Elaine DeSimone: A Safe Place to Start Anew for Domestic Violence Victims
Health October 18, 2024

Elaine DeSimone: A Safe Place to Start Anew for Domestic Violence Victims

October is Domestic Abuse Awareness Month, but Elaine DeSimone deals with this ... more

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Jamey Corey: Helping patients and saving lives Jamey Corey: Helping patients and saving lives
Health October 16, 2024

Jamey Corey: Helping patients and saving lives

Growing up in Winchester, Virginia,  used to do the rounds with her ... more

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Dr. Fernando Rodriguez: Chew on this: Don’t disregard the health of your teeth Dr. Fernando Rodriguez: Chew on this: Don’t disregard the health of your teeth
Health October 4, 2024

Dr. Fernando Rodriguez: Chew on this: Don’t disregard the health of your teeth

A study by the Little Hoover Commission found that tooth decay is ... 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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Bill awaiting Governor’s signature aims to bring Mesoamerican Indigenous communities out of the shadows Bill awaiting Governor’s signature aims to bring Mesoamerican Indigenous communities out of the shadows
Politics September 6, 2024

Bill awaiting Governor’s signature aims to bring Mesoamerican Indigenous communities out of the shadows

Angel Novelo, outreach coordinator for Los Angeles-based nonprofit CIELO (Comunidades Indígenas en ... 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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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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Day Laborers Activists: Medi-Cal Expansion is a “Blessing” Day Laborers Activists: Medi-Cal Expansion is a “Blessing”
Healthcare February 19, 2024

Day Laborers Activists: Medi-Cal Expansion is a “Blessing”

When COVID hit, most office employees could stay home and work from ... 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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Evonne Gallardo, helping to advance art and artists in disadvantaged communities Evonne Gallardo, helping to advance art and artists in disadvantaged communities
Latinos December 11, 2023

Evonne Gallardo, helping to advance art and artists in disadvantaged communities

By Francisco Castro The current Senior Program Director at Community Partners advocates and ... 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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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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Increase in Cost (and Questions) Regarding the Los Angeles Cable Car Project Increase in Cost (and Questions) Regarding the Los Angeles Cable Car Project
Los Angeles October 30, 2023

Increase in Cost (and Questions) Regarding the Los Angeles Cable Car Project

The estimated cost of the cable car project that would transport people ... more