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Good news for LA's mental health outreach, departure of MOCA curator sparks controversy, Beverly Hills' dramatic fight for independence
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Mar 15, 2018
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Good news for LA's mental health outreach, departure of MOCA curator sparks controversy, Beverly Hills' dramatic fight for independence

Mental health outreach curbs local homelessness and incarceration, MOCA "parts ways" with advocate of diverse artists, Beverly Hills' fight against incorporation into city of LA.

The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles
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Mental health outreach curbs local homelessness and incarceration, MOCA "parts ways" with advocate of diverse artists, Beverly Hills' fight against incorporation into city of LA.

It's another federal vs. state fight as California is. once again, in Trump's crosshairs for setting more standards that are stricter than national ones.
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She was axed her after only three years on the job, reportedly because she clashed with museum director Philippe Vergne over issues of diversity.
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The decision comes as the Trump administration slams state and local polices in California that limit police cooperation with immigration agents.
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Snowboarder Mike Shea of Castaic is trying to medal again after winning silver at the 2014 Sochi Paralympics.
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California has the third highest number of fatalities involving at least one driver over the age of 65.
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It has all the elements of a classic Hollywood movie: water rights, film stars and cutthroat politics.