The LA Department of Transportation (LADOT) has launched its Universal Basic Mobility Pilot (UBM) in South Los Angeles, one of the largest programs of its kind in the country, increasing […]
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Sign-ups underway for city program
Angelenos citywide can apply for the city’s guaranteed basic income pilot program, which will give $1,000 a month to 3,000 households for a year. The nearly $40 million BIG:LEAP (Basic […]
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Department of Parks and Recreation opens free Lifeguard Ready Training program
The County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation is currently accepting applications for Session 3, its final session for the free Lifeguard Ready Training Program. Session 3 runs from […]
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Local leaders honored by county and Commission for Women
The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors along with the Commission for Women will hold its 37th Annual Women of the Year Commemorative Celebration Luncheon on Monday, May 9. This […]
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LA County has lifted indoor mask mandate
In a major policy shift, Los Angeles County has lifted its indoor mask mandate to allow people vaccinated against COVID-19 to remove face coverings indoors at establishments that verify patrons’ […]
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Metro alters low-income discount fare program
Due to surging COVID-19 cases, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority has canceled previously announced pop-up events this month aimed at enrolling low-income transit riders into its discounted fare […]
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One month to tax day: Millions of Californians yet to file
United Ways of California is urging Californians to file before the April 18 tax filing deadline. According to the most recent data from the Franchise Tax Board (FTB), filing for […]
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Entrepreneur Educational Center and AltaSea agree to pact
The Entrepreneur Educational Center Inc. (EECI), based in Watts and led by CEO Barbara J. Stanton, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to work with AltaSea at the Port of […]
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Mayor Garcetti announces minimum wage increase
Mayor Eric Garcetti recently announced that the minimum wage rate will increase from $15 to $16.04 per hour, effective on July 1. “We fought to raise the minimum wage because […]
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Californians: ‘Keep our immunity strong’
Since the early days of the pandemic, California has led the nation’s fight against COVID-19 through robust vaccination efforts rooted in science and data. This has helped slow the spread […]
