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Descendents of LA immigrants are packing up permanently for Mexico
ImmigrationWith rising costs of living in California and the proliferation of remote work, many Angelenos are starting new lives where it’s more affordable: Mexico City.
Lonely doing your job from home? Turn to pop-up coworking spaces
Business & EconomyFour years after the COVID pandemic made telecommuting a norm, Angelenos are getting lonely on the job. LA event organizers are now offering coworking pop-ups.
Prioritizing happiness in state laws is focus of new committee
PoliticsA committee wants to invest in the happiness of Californias with data-proven ideas. But a multi-billion dollar state budget deficit looms over their efforts.
How OC changes without Katie Porter in Senate
Orange CountyKatie Porter’s influence turned Orange County competitive, but after her Senate race loss, Democrats now face the challenge of keeping that same momentum going.
Black college students turn dorms into hair salons across LA
Fashion & BeautyInaccessibility of professional hair care is leading Black college students at predominantly non-Black schools to provide discounted services from their dorms.
‘Oppenheimer’ sweeps Oscars, ‘Poor Things’ gets surprising wins
For Your Consideration“Oppenheimer” dominated the Academy Awards with seven wins, and “Barbie” earned one Oscar. But the possibility of another Hollywood strike hovered over the night.
Kevin De León remains popular among voters, despite controversial history
PoliticsIncumbent Kevin De León is expected to compete in a run-off election in November in LA’s 14th district — after leaked audio showed him making contentious remarks about race.
CA won’t have a woman senator for first time in 30 years
PoliticsAdam Schiff or Steve Garvey will become the state’s next senator. Abortion access and pay equity will fall more heavily under the purview of men in the Senate.
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