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Codepink and Sierra Club Natural Collaborators

    It was a very successful event Aug. 16 at the LA Sierra Club summer picnic at Cabrillo Waterfront.…

3 weeks ago

Join the Discussion to Learn About Changes to SNAP and SNAP-ED, Aug. 28

Join DPSS and the Los Angeles Food Policy Council on Aug. 28, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. to hear…

3 weeks ago

“His arm slid off like a chicken wing.”

We filmed Patrick while he watched the videos of bodies floating face down in another small town, in Kerr County,…

3 weeks ago

LA From City to Sea: Care Campus Launches, Millions for Coastline Recovery

Community engagement will be a key part of the process—including public meetings, email updates, and presentations to local groups—to ensure…

3 weeks ago

LA Briefs: Services Expanded to Cover Eviction Prevention and Enrollment in Safety Net Programs

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” into law – a reconciliation bill that includes…

4 weeks ago

Health Is a Basic Human Right—It’s Time Our Laws, Systems and Values Reflected That

We are all responsible for our health … but that responsibility must be matched with support. You can’t choose to…

4 weeks ago

Efforts Emerge to Correct Prison Phone Rates, Mental Health Services and Reception Area Wait Times

Research has shown that staying in touch with loved ones while incarcerated reduces recidivism and improves public safety.

4 weeks ago

L.A. Briefs: Wilmington Moratorium on Smoke Shops and Hahn Increases Reward to Apprehend Octavio Montano Islas

Councilmember McOsker, Wilmington Residents, Call for a Moratorium on Smoke Shops   LOS ANGELES — Councilmember Tim McOsker introduced a motion…

4 weeks ago

The Hidden Costs of the Big Data Surveillance Complex

Whether the public realizes it or not, the environment and citizens are being polluted by the actions of private tech…

4 weeks ago

As Pickleball Popularity Surges, So Do Injuries: Dignity Health Offers Expert Care and Prevention Tips

However, this surge has been accompanied by a significant rise in related injuries, particularly among older adults.

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