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SoCal Native Americans too were forcibly sent to deadly boarding school system, says state lawmaker
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CoronavirusLAUSD says it will require weekly testing for students, teachers, and employees regardless of vaccination status.
A pro se pro?
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Tuition hike may seem small now, but financial burden will grow, says UC student regent
EducationThe UC Board of Regents approved increasing tuition and fees by 4.2% for new undergraduates starting fall 2022.
Immunocompromised patients might not get COVID protection from vaccines
CoronavirusThe U.S. is reporting more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases a day. The Delta variant is even more nerve-wracking for people with weakened immune systems.
Why controlled burns don’t always effectively prevent wildfires in SoCal
WildfiresFire agencies, politicians, and tribal governments tout prescribed burns as an effective fire mitigation strategy.
Immigrant families deserve parks without homeless tents, says possible mayoral hopeful Nury Martinez
HomelessnessNury Martinez says she wants homeless encampments restricted in her district because her constituents, including immigrant, working-class families, can enjoy public spaces.