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Vigil this Friday to honor Monseñor Romero

The Salvadoran community will gather this Friday afternoon for a special vigil at the plaza in honor of Monseñor Oscar Romero in MacArthur Park to remember the Catholic archbishop beatified

CA Homeowners To Be Hit With New Fee

Homeowners across California may soon feel the impact of a major financial decision made by state regulators last month. The state’s last-resort insurer, which provides coverage for those unable to

Understanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI):

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) are organizational principles aimed at promoting fair treatment and full participation of all individuals, especially those from historically underrepresented or marginalized groups. Diversity refers to

The vital role of climate and weather science

“The mass firing of both new hires and recently promoted senior staff within #NOAA, including mission-critical and life-saving roles at the National Weather Service (#NWS), is profoundly alarming… The private

Routine in a Mexican city

Before dawn, an elementary school principal in the capital of Mexico’s Sinaloa state checks various chats on his phone for word of shootouts or other incidents. If there’s danger, he

Why Isn’t Mexico Sending More Eggs?

Timeline of the Bird Flu Outbreak and Egg Price Increases: Early 2022: The Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly known as bird flu, begins spreading across commercial poultry farms in

California Consumer Confidence Hits 4-Year Low

An early warning sign of bill-paying problems is flashing for California and the nation. To check Californians’ financial health, my trusty spreadsheet examined consumer debt statistics compiled by the New

Economic Uncertainty Spurs Consumer Spending

Consumer spending: One in five Americans reported making more purchases than usual due to concerns over tariffs that President Donald Trump may impose, according to a report by CreditCards.com released

8 Morning Habits to Boost Happiness

Morning habits to boost Happiness: Mornings can often be challenging, especially when waking up feeling tired and stressed. This can lead to irritability and a sense of overwhelm. However, incorporating

How to Increase Student Use of CalFresh

Improving CalFresh Access Recommendations In addition to their report, the researchers produced fact sheets for higher education administrators, CalFresh administrators and policymakers. Some of the key recommendations for colleges and

No More Diversity Goals at McDonald’s

McDonald’s is ending some of its diversity practices, citing the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision outlawing affirmative action in college admissions. McDonald’s is the latest to shift its tactics in

5 Tips for Holiday Shopping on a Budget

As the holiday season approaches, so too does the busiest shopping season of the year—with shoppers expected to spend big. The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects record high consumer spending

When will COLA 2025 payments be sent?

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA 2025) to ensure that benefits keep pace with inflation. This adjustment is based on the increase in the