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Education

Thousands Of Californians Got A Shot At Better Careers Through This Program. Is It Working?

State officials want to prepare more Californians for good jobs — those that pay a stable, living wage and offer other benefits, such as a pathway for promotions. The state has spent roughly $370 million on these workforce programs, but the results are mixed.

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Education

Advocates Warn Against Cutting Housing Subsidy For Former Foster Youth

Funding reductions would effectively eliminate housing support program.

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Climate & Environment

Damaging Storm Starts To Finally Leave Southern California As Repairs Get Underway

The atmospheric river-powered system leaves behind battered infrastructure and dangerously saturated hillsides.

Education

Student Loan Balances Wiped For The First Batch Of Borrowers In Biden's SAVE Plan

"It's moral hazard if you're only doing debt relief, but I believe we're balancing it out with accountability on colleges," says Education Secretary Miguel Cardona.

An aerial image shows vehicles driving on a damaged section of road past the Wayfarers Chapel, which is visible from it's tall belltower topped by a cross and blue tile roof.

Climate & Environment

Rancho Palos Verdes Asks For State Of Emergency Declaration As Rainfall Accelerates Land Movement

City officials are requesting Gov. Gavin Newsom declare a state of emergency in the Portuguese Bend area while also seeking a federal declaration from the Biden administration.

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Explore LA

How To Rent A Ukulele From The L.A. Public Library (And Other Things That Aren't Books, Too)

The local library branches don’t just deal in books these days.

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Civics & Democracy

Will Huntington Beach Residents Have To Show ID To Vote In Future Elections?

State officials say ID requirements at polls violate state law and unfairly target people of color. Huntington Beach is moving forward anyway.

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Education

Raising Children In LA Is Expensive. Here’s How A Bigger Child Tax Credit Would Help

If the U.S. Senate passes a bill to expand the Child Tax Credit, more than 2 million children in California could benefit.

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Climate & Environment

Rain Continues To Soak Southern California, With Severe Weather Expected Tuesday Night

Most of L.A. County is currently under a flood watch through Wednesday, with spots of severe weather, including thunderstorms, expected through Tuesday night.