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Opinion: California, Here’s How To Protect Essential Workers

September 23, 2020

by Paula Wilson, California Health ReportSeptember 23, 2020 COVID-19 is exposing a hard truth about our communities: If the low-wage workers cannot obtain decent health care, everyone else is at risk. That’s because many of the lowest-income Californians hold essential jobs in retail and other services where they regularly interact with the public. The […]

Lights, Camera, No Action: Insurance Woes Beset Entertainment Industry Workers

September 15, 2020

Before the coronavirus pandemic shut down the entertainment industry in March, Jeffrey Farber had a steady flow of day jobs in film and television, including work on “Hunters” and “Blue Bloods.” But when theaters, movies and TV shows stopped production, not only did Farber lose his acting income, he also stopped accruing the hours and […]

Los Angeles Unified Reaches Deal With Teachers Over Distance Learning While Other Districts Struggle To Finalize Plans

August 3, 2020

School days in Los Angeles will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a mix of live instruction and independent learning. Students in Los Angeles will have about five hours of distance learning daily under an agreement announced Monday between Los Angeles Unified and the union representing teachers in the district. Each school day will run from […]

Living In Los Angeles: A Guide for College Students

June 30, 2020

Living in Los Angeles as a college student will be one of the most exciting things you will ever experience. The vibrant culture of Los Angeles provides an exciting blend of old-world charm and modern conveniences. The housing options in Los Angeles are varied, and the climate is moderate to hot. The average rental price […]

Workplace Discrimination: An Expert's POV

May 20, 2020

No one enjoys facing discrimination in the workplace. When you feel that your employer is responding negatively to your professional performance, it's essential that you immediately contact an attorney who is qualified to represent you in a court of law, defend your rights and virtues, and ensure your best interests are met. You deserve to […]

La Unified Plans Expanded Summer School As ‘just About Every’ Student Is Now Connected Online

May 11, 2020

Summer session will offer new classes in sports science, animated film and more. With nearly all Los Angeles Unified students now connected to online learning, superintendent Austin Beutner on Monday outlined an expanded array of summer courses the district will offer to help make up for lost learning during coronavirus closures. Along with standard math and reading classes, […]

What Makes Los Angeles a Great Place to Visit

April 11, 2020

As it is known to all of us, Los Angeles- the City of Angels - is a city of great attractions and has something to offer for everyone. Los Angeles is a sprawling city in Southern California and its biggest center of entertainment and commercial industry. Aside from Hollywood, where you can see famous faces […]

Photo Essay: LA Under Lockdown

March 24, 2020

Heidi de Marco, Kaiser Health News March 24, 2020 LOS ANGELES — Some of Southern California’s most iconic destinations were deserted Monday. There were no tourists trying to fit their palms into Marilyn Monroe’s handprints at the TCL Chinese Theatre, no shoppers on Beverly Hills’ Rodeo Drive and shockingly few cars on LA’s famously gridlocked […]

‘superhero’ Garrison Starr Finds Better Days

February 2, 2020

by Jim Beaugez, Mississippi TodayFebruary 2, 2020 Midway through the two-minute trailer for the 2019 FredRogers biopic “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” actor Matthew Rhys,playing journalist Tom Junod, sits across a diner table from Tom Hanks, whostars as the host of “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood.” Junod is despondent and nearing the bottom of anexistential break. […]

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