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Fire smoke linked to asthma episodes in kids

Smoke from a massive 2018 California wildfire worsened asthma symptoms among Latino youths, per a new study. Wildfires have become more frequent and extreme worldwide due to climate change. Researchers

Tourism workers demand “Olympic Wages”

With the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games over and attention shifted to the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles, tourism industry workers who could impact whether tourists get a world-class

Latino Hollywood firm to open Mexico studio

A new media company focused on social impact projects intends to open a first-of-its-kind movie studio in Baja, Mexico. The Latino-founded venture, Phenomena Global, plans to tap Hollywood executives, Washington

WHO warns on deadlier strain of mpox

Now that a deadlier form of mpox has spread beyond the borders of the Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is poised to

Finding shelter may someday be a click away

Billions of dollars have been spent on efforts to get homeless people off the streets in California. Still, outdated computer systems with error-filled data are often unable to provide even

Inmate phone call costs slashed by U.S. agency

Hefty phone bills for inmates in U.S. prisons and jails were slashed by the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday, affecting about 2 million incarcerated persons and their families. Under the

The importance of the Latino vote

If Donald Trump chooses Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida, the fluent Spanish-speaking son of Cuban immigrants, as his running mate, Rubio would make history as the first Latino vice presidential

6 facts about bisexual Americans

In June every year, Americans celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month, marking the anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising of 1969 – a series of encounters between police and LGBTQ+ protesters in New

A Fair with Vital Information for Tenants

Stepping out for the community, that’s the reason why community representatives are chosen. Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez knows firsthand the needs of tenants in Los Angeles. The councilmember is one of

Earth is warming at a record rate

The rate Earth is warming hit an all-time high in 2023 with 92% of last year’s surprising record-shattering heat caused by humans, top scientists calculated. The group of 57 scientists

Why caffeine might make you anxious

Caffeine is a stimulant that affects the sympathetic nervous system — the part of the body responsible for your fight-or-flight response. When it’s activated, your heart rate rises and blood

Fully bilingual? Get a brain implant

Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco have developed a bilingual brain implant that uses artificial intelligence to help a stroke survivor communicate in Spanish and English for the

Court in session on Skid Row

The Skid Row Community ReFresh spot is a public safe space where showers, restrooms and laundry facilities are available 24/7 to those who need it. Social service connections can also

From the Dodgers to the Gondola to TikTok

Frank McCourt, the former LA Dodgers owner, announced Wednesday morning that he’s putting together a “people’s bid” to buy TikTok from China’s ByteDance. Why it matters: McCourt is a vocal

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