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Election conspiracy theories, friendship among LA’s unhoused moms
NewsPresident-elect Trump has suggested bypassing the Senate’s constitutional role providing “Advice and Consent” — to quickly install his Cabinet secretaries.
What the Franklin Fire teaches us about community preparation
WildfiresOne way to prepare for the next natural disaster is to build relationships with neighbors, advises the LA Emergency Preparedness Foundation.
Can gentrification fears stop teardown? Tenants hope so
Housing & DevelopmentSmall business owners and renters are trying to prevent demolition of their Boyle Heights building — by arguing that solving the housing crisis shouldn’t worsen gentrification.
UCLA enrolls record number of students of color, other colleges fall short
EducationThe diversity of UCLA’s student body is growing after the U.S. Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling.