Her small business was struggling because of Trump’s tariffs until she found a lifeline

Gisela Espinoza started her custom jewelry business last year in August after visiting her hometown in Peru and finding the beauty and uniqueness of the pieces. She managed all logistics

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Advocates call for increased food assistance in state budget for vulnerable communities

Advocates, including labor leader Dolores Huerta, are urging state lawmakers to protect and expand food assistance for vulnerable populations and immigrants.

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GLP-1 medications can help Latinos lose weight, but many cannot afford them

While Latinos make up 20% of the U.S. total population, they are facing higher rates of obesity and related conditions in which they are still struggling to get treated for.

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This week’s Sounds of LA County free concerts

Sounds of L.A. County is presenting free concerts throughout Los Angeles County parks this summer with local musicians and bands from the neighborhoods.

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Summit on advancing U.S.- Mexico partnerships with local and state leaders

Elected officials and leaders from the U.S. and Mexico gathered at the Mexican-American Policy Alliance's (MAPA) 2026 Annual Summit, "Thriving Together: Advancing U.S.-Mexico Partnerships for Shared Prosperity,” to address important

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San Bernardino council to vote on federal program that requires cooperation with immigration enforcement

The San Bernardino City Council is set to vote on a resolution to apply for a federal grant program to expand policing and surveillance tactics.

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Dietitian reveals 10 surprising foods to boost hydration

When you think about staying hydrated, water is probably the first thing that comes to mind. But did you know that many foods can help keep you hydrated too?

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CHIRLA calls for rare travel advisory this week amid a spike in ICE airport detentions

The country’s largest immigrant rights organization, The Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights (CHIRLA), has issued a rare travel advisory this week after reports of increased detainments by the Immigration and

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The 10th Annual Festival Chapin Los Angeles comes back to LA

To all the Chapines of Los Angeles, get ready because it's time to celebrate, as the largest Guatemalan festival outside of Guatemala is headed back to L.A. for its annual

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Undocumented farm workers live in fear due to immigration raids, report says

Since the massive ICE raids started in mid-2025, Jazmin, a farm worker and a DACA recipient, has lived in fear and anxiety. Her husband is undocumented and her 11-year old

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Understanding Medicaid’s new reality: here’s the breakdown

Major changes to Medicaid are expected to impact millions of low-income Americans. During a KFF and States Newsroom briefing, experts discussed how these changes could result in coverage losses, reduced

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Young voters of color focused on cost of living and taxing the rich, new poll shows

Besides cost of living, housing costs/affordability and homelessness were also top of mind for voters, a pattern that has remained consistent over the past five years.

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LA County officials say less federal and state funding caused increase in homelessness

Homelessness in the county increased by 3.3% overall, according to the count from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). L.A. County officials said federal and state cuts to funding

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Report reveals how immigration raids are affecting Latino businesses

A new study revealed that after the massive and uncontrolled raids started in June 2025 that took place in Los Angeles, Latino entrepreneurs have reported financial stress and instability.

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Federal charges against labor leader David Huerta dismissed by DOJ

Federal charges against SEIU-United Service Workers West (USWW) president David Huerta have been dropped, the labor union said in a statement.

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Free backpacks and school supplies at Inglewood community health fair

We are headed into August, and the kids will soon be off to their new classes. With that in mind, it's time to prepare for all their back-to-school needs.

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Changing the mindset: How preventative care can improve Latino health outcomes

Regardless of age, preventive visits can help identify health concerns early and prevent serious conditions from worsening. While the Latino community faces major challenges in accessing healthcare, regular annual checkups

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Changing the mindset: How preventative care can improve Latino health outcomes

Regardless of age, preventive visits can help identify health concerns early and prevent serious conditions from worsening. While the Latino community faces major challenges in accessing healthcare, regular annual checkups

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Health experts address rising measles cases and challenges to containing outbreaks

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report 2,170 cases of measles this year in the United States, and as of July 2, representing the highest number of reported cases

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Students disappointed after Delano school board votes to keep honoring César Chávez

LOUD For Tomorrow, a grassroots youth-led organization based in Delano, California, is calling out the Delano Joint Union High School District’s decision and expressing deep disappointment over the Board of

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Breaking: ICE is instructed to end vehicle pursuits after killing two Latino fathers

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents were told on Tuesday to immediately stop pursuing people in vehicles nationwide, following the two fatal shootings in Texas and Maine with individuals

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The Mexican team is still at the World Cup, at least through its fans

In the eighth and last game of the FIFA Men’s World Cup at the Los Angeles (SoFi) Stadium, the house was packed for the quarterfinal game where Spain beat Belgium

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Trump administration sues California over new gun law

The DOJ filed the lawsuit in Los Angeles last week, seeking to block Assembly Bill 1127, which focuses on pistols that can easily be modified to create fully automatic weapons.

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Opinion: Mexico may have lost but the nation won the hearts of the world

On Sunday, Mexico played against England in the knockout round of 16 of the World Cup. Even though it maintained control of the ball for the majority of the game

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El Clasificado celebrates Latino contributions with 'El Sueño Americano' publication

As America marks its 250th anniversary, the publication El Clasificado has published a collection on the American Dream from the Latino perspective in a new publication that highlights Latino contributions.

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Can new voting laws affect the upcoming general election? Voter rights advocates say they can

Just four months away from this November’s general election, voting rights advocates and organizers held a virtual conference to discuss the changing landscape of voting rights, election access and the

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Free training prepares caregivers for dementia care

As of now 720,000 Californians age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease, and about 13% of them are Latino. That number is projected to double by 2040, increasing

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Mexico may be out of the World Cup, but fans are still in fútbol spirit

On Monday, during the day, crews in Mexico City were seen removing the giant screens around el Ángel de la Independencia and other nearby areas.

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In another cardiac match of the FIFA Men's World Cup, England defeated Mexico 3-2

El Tri's dream of moving past the round of 16 ended on Sunday night after losing at home at Estadio Azteca. The second host of this World Cup is out

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What are the early and delayed health impacts of smoke exposure due to the Lineage Fire?

While Los Angeles county and city officials have stated that smoke from the Lineage cold storage warehouse fire does not currently pose a significant health risk, the ongoing fire has

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