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From Bargains to Bankruptcy

Private equity companies buying chains and running them into the ground — and massive amounts of debt — before filing…

1 year ago

Riding the Rhythms

The boogie couple mostly seek their moments of Zen floating on soft, buoyant boards — though the rush of adrenaline…

1 year ago

From Little Tokyo to San Pedro

These examples are a testament to the power of collective action. They also debunk the false binary that sometimes creeps…

1 year ago

How Safe is the “Less Lethal” Ammunition Touted by the LA Port Police and Beyond?

While the concept of "less-lethal" weapons is well known, what often isn't talked about is that the "safer" weapons are…

1 year ago

Championing the Fight Against Plastic Pollution:

Through advocacy and persistence, Cicoria aimed to hold POLA accountable for implementing the measures outlined in the Water Resources Action…

1 year ago

California’s Climate Champions

If elected again, the Koch-funded, Heritage Foundation-spearheaded Project 2025, is a blueprint for his administration that casts climate as a…

1 year ago

Governors Briefs: New Climate Partnership and Appointment

The two delegations also signed a joint statement highlighting the new areas of climate collaboration, existing work on economic development…

1 year ago

UFCW California Cannabis Workers Reach Tentative Agreement with Eaze, Averting Strike Ahead of 4/20

The bargaining committee unanimously recommended that their coworkers ratify the agreement, which guarantees better pay, a fair process for reimbursement…

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In Color – Curated by CSULB Professor Emerita Marie Thibeault

Thibeault will also present a talk, “21st Century Color,” at the opening reception, May 17. Also on  May 17 at…

1 year ago

LA County Launches the Commercial Acquisition Fund To Help Non-Profits Revitalize Commercial Spaces in Local Communities

These grants aim to assist qualifying nonprofit entities, including community development corporations and community land trusts, in acquiring vacant or…

1 year ago