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County Invests $26.3 Million in High Road Training Partnerships for Regional Recovery and Mobility

HRTPs are partnerships that identify an industry need, lift worker voice, and deploy an employer-driven curriculum and training solution, often…

12 months ago

Rep. Nannette Barragán Briefs: Senator Highlights Environmental Threat on Latina Maternal Health, Introduces Bill to Access Economical Generic Drugs

[The bill] highlights that these communities face disproportionate exposure to environmental toxins, leading to adverse pregnancy outcomes, including preterm birth…

12 months ago

County Launches a Permit Expediting Service for Community-Serving Small Businesses

Any small business operating in Los Angeles County that meets the program's criteria is eligible to participate.

12 months ago

Los Angeles City Council Confirms John A. Pérez as Harbor Commissioner

Prior to his election to the Assembly, Pérez was a labor leader and served on the Board of the Los…

12 months ago

Mayor Bass Celebrates Announcement of New Indian Consulate in Los Angeles

This announcement follows advocacy by Mayor Bass including a letter sent in September of 2023 to His Excellency Taranjit Singh…

12 months ago

California Passes Consumer Protection Bills: Medical Debt, Overdraft Fees and Unfair Subscription Practices

Under this new law, medical debt will no longer be included on consumers’ credit reports, ensuring that people are not…

12 months ago

Californians Can Now Store Driver’s Licenses, State IDs in Apple Wallet

Offering a California ID or mDL in Apple Wallet does not replace the requirement for individuals to carry a physical…

12 months ago

Bill Legalizing Amsterdam-Style Cannabis Cafes Heads to the Governor with Bipartisan Support

This year, Assemblymember Haney reintroduced the bill with the support of the United Commercial and Food Workers to ensure cannabis…

12 months ago

Gov. Newsom Signs Bills to Combat Deepfake Election Content

Building on legislation signed by the Governor in 2019 to crack down on deepfakes in elections, the Governor Sept. 17…

12 months ago

August Cargo at Port of Los Angeles Approaches 1 Million Container Units

Goldman discussed the factors behind the recent surge of volume and U.S. ports and what to expect in the coming…

12 months ago