Briefs

McOsker Introduces Motion to Clarify Official Access to Animal Shelters

  At the end of last year, Councilman Tim McOsker introduced a motion to clarify access rules for elected officials…

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LA County, City Launch $2.8M Sidewalk Vending Program to Support Vendors

Eligible applicants will be connected to partner community-based organizations that will provide permitting navigation, business support, and language assistance throughout…

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CEO Charged With $5M Embezzlement From Children’s Camp

LAKE HUGHES — The former CEO of The Painted Turtle, a nonprofit specialty camp for children with chronic and life-threatening…

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Padilla, Wyden Push Back Against Republican Efforts to Suppress Mail-In Voting

“Many states, including Oregon, have adopted sensible policies to allow mail-in-ballots to be counted so long as they are postmarked…

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At least 14 Journalists Detained During Presidential Inauguration in Venezuela

  The Committee to Protect Journalists strongly condemns the detention of at least 14 journalists and media workers in Caracas…

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Dignity Health Spreads Holiday Cheer with Acts of Service and Donations to Those in Need

Through the collective efforts of employees, physicians, volunteers, and invaluable community partners, Dignity Health successfully provided tens of thousands of…

5 days ago

Board Approves Governance Reform Task Force Recommendations to Improve Public Budget Hearings

Community members are encouraged to participate in the upcoming budget hearings beginning Feb. 12, to ensure transparency and public engagement…

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Barragán, Obernolte Propose AI Transparency Measure to Build Public Trust

One in five U.S. workers now report using AI in some part of their job, yet many receive little guidance…

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County Takes Action to Safeguard Gender-Affirming Care for Young People

The motion directs county officials to oppose a declaration and proposed U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regulations from…

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Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments

  SACRAMENTO – Gov. Gavin Newsom in December announced the following appointments: Joni A. Forge, of Long Beach, has been…

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