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Palos Verdes landslide leads to removal of Wayfarers Chapel
EnvironmentCrews set to begin dismantling historic Wayfarers Chapel
OC leaders strategize after report shows homelessness spike
Orange CountyThe number of Orange County’s unhoused population surpassed pre-pandemic levels, according to the Point in Time Count , as the county pushed for more federal funding.
Lulu’s Place: $150M philanthropic project for LA youth breaks ground
Child developmentLulu’s Place will offer LA kids free sports and academic programs inside state-of-the-art facilities funded by major donations.
Nanobubbles help Lake Elsinore cope with algae – and the climate
EnvironmentAs climate change makes water warmer, toxic algae is killing fish and plants in lakes nationwide, including Lake Elsinore. New technology could save them.
LA mountain monument expansion boosts access to green space
EnvironmentThe San Gabriel Mountains National Monument expansion will protect wildlife and a crucial water source, while offering more green space to underserved Anglenos.
Anaheim teacher layoffs: Who stays, who goes?
Orange CountyHundreds of teachers are facing potential layoffs amid low enrollment and financial constraints at the Anaheim Union High School District.
Museums must return Native American artifacts due to new law
ArtsSoCal museums are reshaping exhibits as federal regulations now require them to secure Native American tribal consent before displaying cultural items.
Do LA voters want another sales tax to fight homelessness?
HomelessnessA proposed half-cent sales tax would replace Measure H’s quarter-cent tax for homeless services in LA County, approved by voters in 2017.
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