LA County to assist businesses near Lineage warehouse fire. What we know
LA County to assist businesses near Lineage warehouse fire
Supervisors vote to send grant checks to affected small businesses.
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Can a historic LGBTQ+ Latino bar find a new home in Westlake? Its future neighbors say not here.
Can a historic LGBTQ+ Latino bar find a new home in Westlake? Its future neighbors say not here. | LA Local
Residents living beside The Silver Platter’s proposed new home say work schedules, language barriers and an unfamiliarity with Zoom kept many from speaking at a recent city hearing.
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A slate of LA City Council plans could bring more environmental justice power to Boyle Heights
LA City Council targets Boyle Heights environmental issues
LA City Councilmember Ysabel Jurado introduced seven motions Tuesday, all geared at providing immediate and long-term relief.
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Destination Crenshaw was supposed to celebrate South LA’s Black community, but some say it’s become an eyesore
Destination Crenshaw was supposed to celebrate South LA's Black community, but some say it’s become an eyesore | LA Local
The 1.3 mile redesign project was created to celebrate Black culture along Crenshaw Boulevard, but during a community meeting last week, neighbors said the project is disruptive and needs to be completed.
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California judge holds Homeland Security in contempt in case over LA immigration sweeps
Judge holds Homeland Security in contempt in LA immigration case
A federal judge held the Department of Homeland Security in contempt after finding it failed to preserve and disclose cellphone records tied to immigration enforcement in Los Angeles.
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Medi-Cal is changing. Here’s what to do if you’re worried about coverage
Medi-Cal changes: What Californians need to know
Medi-Cal rules are changing for some Californians. Here's who is affected, what benefits may change, and the steps to take now to keep your health coverage.
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Edison equipment caused deadly Eaton Fire, LA County Fire investigators conclude
Edison equipment caused Eaton Fire, investigators say
A new report says Southern California Edison equipment caused the Eaton Fire that killed 19 people.
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Here’s how LAUSD is preparing schools near the Lineage warehouse before the first day
How LAUSD is preparing schools near the Lineage warehouse
District officials say campuses have been cleaned, air and water has been tested, and HVAC systems have been upgraded before students return Aug. 12. Here's what families can expect.
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For veterans shut out of VA benefits, this Koreatown home offers a fresh start
Koreatown home offers veterans shut out of VA benefits a new start | LA Local
The $16 million project converted a historic Craftsman home into 19 affordable housing units for veterans with other-than-honorable discharges who face barriers to housing.
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The four corners: How I watched downtown LA rise, fall and reinvent itself
Tracing downtown LA's rise, fall and reinvention
Writer Lisa Napoli reflects on 22 years on Bunker Hill as it evolved from corporate boom to corruption scandals to quiet survival.
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This Koreatown tailor planned to retire. Then his customers pleaded with him to stay.
Koreatown tailor makes slight adjustment to retirement plans | LA Local
The Italian Custom Tailors owner will relocate to Koreatown Galleria in October after friends and longtime customers convinced him to keep the business open.
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Air regulators to hold public hearing on Lineage fire odors. Here’s how to participate
Air regulators to hold public hearing on Lineage fire odors
Residents have filed nearly 4,000 odor complaints since July 12. On Wednesday, they'll have a chance to speak directly to air regulators.
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The LA Sentinel’s Student Athlete of the Week: Jaden McDonald
The LA Sentinel’s Student Athlete of the Week: Jaden McDonald | LA Local
Jaden McDonald played basketball and football at Centennial High School.
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Immigration officials misused weapons hundreds of times during protests, report finds
Immigration officials misused crowd-control weapons, report finds
A new human rights report found immigration officials and police misused tear gas, rubber bullets and other crowd-control weapons hundreds of times during protests over immigration enforcement.
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What California families need to know about Trump accounts for babies, kids
What California families need to know about Trump Accounts
Trump Accounts are available to eligible children with Social Security numbers.
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The question on Southern Californians’ minds: So it’s humid here now?
What's causing Southern California's unusually humid weather?
Wondering why it's so humid in Southern California? Weather experts explain how tropical moisture, warm Pacific waters and monsoon weather patterns are making the air feel muggy.
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LA fire survivors say Newsom is trying to help utilities reduce their wildfire costs again
LA fire survivors say Newsom could help utilities cut wildfire costs
Fire survivors and insurers are criticizing potential wildfire legislation they say could reduce utility liability and change who pays for fire damages.
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LAUSD’s youngest students will start a screen-free school year. Here’s what parents need to know
LAUSD's youngest students will start a screen-free school year. Here's what parents need to know | LA Local
The first phase of LAUSD’s screentime limits starts in August.
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LAUSD programa reuniones virtuales sobre el incendio de Lineage antes del regreso a clases
LAUSD programa reuniones sobre el incendio de Lineage
Funcionarios del distrito responderán las preguntas de madres, padres y tutores sobre la seguridad en las escuelas y los preparativos para el regreso a clases el 12 de agosto.
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City plans to cut hundreds of jobs, from fire captains to librarians, to cover multimillion-dollar shortfall
City to cut hundreds of jobs to cover multimillion-dollar shortfall
Long Beach officials proposed deep cuts as they grapple with dwindling reserves, rising personnel costs, a clawback of federal grants and a slowdown in the local economy.
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Mayor Bass issues executive order to pause the Lineage warehouse rebuild. What’s next?
Bass issues executive order to pause Lineage warehouse rebuild
LA Mayor Karen Bass is directing city departments to stop the Lineage warehouse from being rebuilt for now.
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Big Sleeps, LA’s graffiti godfather, honored at mass while fighting for his life in the hospital
Big Sleeps, LA’s graffiti godfather, honored at mass | LA Local
From painting on Pico Union walls to Getty recognition, the prolific LA artist has battled advanced kidney disease since 2022.
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Health officials warn about flea-borne typhus outbreak in Pico Union
Health officials warn about flea-borne typhus outbreak in Pico Union | LA Local
The outbreak is being investigated by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health who are hoping to minimize the spread of the infection.
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Destination Market Street awards Dulan’s Soul Food Kitchen a $250,000 grant to expand and renovate
Destination Market Street awards Dulan’s Soul Food Kitchen a $250,000 grant to expand and renovate | LA Local
The funding will help modernize the restaurant’s exterior, improve event space and add outdoor seating.
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There are beautiful homes in Harvard Heights. They are being used to displace its residents
Harvard Heights: How gentrification leads to the loss of swap meets
Dynamic, historic and increasingly boxed in by corporate infill, the Central LA neighborhood is facing a quiet identity crisis.
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At this Inglewood restaurant, you can have Mexican food for breakfast and Mediterranean food for lunch
At this Inglewood restaurant, you can have Mexican food for breakfast and Mediterranean food for lunch | LA Local
Luua Caffe’s owner Pedro Ruiz says the menu’s variety is what makes the restaurant special.
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Abogados están en Boyle Heights tras el incendio de Lineage. Esto es lo que debe saber si está pensando en demandar.
Abogados están en Boyle Heights tras incendio. Debe saber si piensa demandar.
Expertos recomiendan consultar el sitio web del Colegio de Abogados del Estado de California y recurrir a servicios certificados de referencia de abogados.
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One killed, another hospitalized in Koreatown stabbing as police search for 3 men
One killed, another hospitalized in Koreatown stabbing| LA Local
Authorities are searching for three men believed to be involved in the stabbings on Alexandria Avenue in Koreatown.
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Long Beach starts offering rental subsidies to older adults. Here’s how to apply.
How to apply for Long Beach rental assistance for older adults
Long Beach is offering rental assistance for older adults at risk of homelessness. Learn who qualifies, how much aid is available and how to apply before funding runs out.
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