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Los Angeles to clear millions in medical debt for 134,000 residents

LOS ANGELES — More than 134,000 Los Angeles County residents will begin receiving notices this week by mail as part…

Antonio Ray HarveyMay 18, 2025

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Workers rally at California capitol to urge stronger safety enforcement amid climate risks

SACRAMENTO — Employees from industries across the private and public sectors — including utility, domestic, janitorial, health care, oil and…

Dion RabouinMay 16, 2025

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California childhood literacy bill clears major hurdle, paving the way for stronger early reading education

By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — The Assembly Committee on Education passed previously stalled legislation after an agreement…

Dion RabouinMay 15, 2025

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Mothers rally at Men’s Central Jail on Mother’s Day to protest in-custody deaths

Mother’s Day protest held outside Men’s Central Jail Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Mother’s Day included a…

Dion RabouinMay 8, 2025

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Thousands march in LA for May Day, demanding workers’ and immigrants’ rights

Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Thousands of union members, immigrant-rights supporters and others flooded the streets of downtown Los…

Dion RabouinMay 8, 2025

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Advocates rally support for bill targeting maternity health

By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — To address California’s maternity health crisis, state Sen. Lola Smallwood-Cuevas, D-Los Angeles,…

Dion RabouinMay 8, 2025

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Bill Scott named to lead MTA public safety department

Wave Wire Service LOS ANGELES — San Francisco Police Chief William “Bill” Scott has been named the leader of the…

Wave ProductionMay 1, 2025

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New bill targets ‘buyers’ of commercial sexual activity

By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — A coalition of anti-trafficking organizations, law enforcement officers, mayors, federally recognized California…