Undocumented immigrants and healthcare: Parsing through the rhetoric about who is covered and who is not. www.latimes.com/california/s...
Trump claims Democrats want to use federal funds to give undocumented residents healthcare. That’s misleading
Contrary to Republican assertions, undocumented immigrants are ineligible for Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program or Medicare, or coverage through the Affordable Care Act, though California ...
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October 13, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Undocumented immigrants and healthcare: Parsing through the rhetoric about who is covered and who is not. www.latimes.com/california/s...
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Lopez: With recent advances, it's 'a very exciting time' for dementia researchers
Commentary: With recent advances, it's 'a very exciting time' for dementia researchers
Study suggests exercise, diet and engagement can improve cognition for those at risk of dementia. A team of experts will explain recent advances at three upcoming L.A.-area conferences.
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September 6, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Lopez: With recent advances, it's 'a very exciting time' for dementia researchers
The San Fernando Valley turned its back on the '84 Olympics. Valley politicians want representation this time. www.latimes.com/california/n...
The San Fernando Valley gets another shot at the L.A. Olympics
The San Fernando Valley will host several sporting events during the 2028 Olympics.
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September 6, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The San Fernando Valley turned its back on the '84 Olympics. Valley politicians want representation this time. www.latimes.com/california/n...
L.A.'s streets are filthy. This incredible group of seniors is cleaning them up. www.latimes.com/california/s...
They call themselves 'trashers.' Together, they’re cleaning L.A.'s streets — and finding friendship
Chatsworth resident Jill Mather runs one of the largest volunteer cleanup groups in the city. The group offers a sense of community that keeps volunteers coming back.
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September 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
L.A.'s streets are filthy. This incredible group of seniors is cleaning them up. www.latimes.com/california/s...
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Prosecutors are expected to file additional charges against City Councilman Curren Price this week. He was first accused in 2023 of embezzlement, perjury and violating state conflict of interest laws for votes on city business that could have financially benefited his wife.
L.A. City Councilman Curren Price to face new corruption charges, sources say
Prosecutors are expected to file additional charges against City Councilman Curren Price this week. He was first accused in 2023 of embezzlement, perjury and violating state conflict of interest laws for votes on city business that could have financially benefited his wife.
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August 12, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Prosecutors are expected to file additional charges against City Councilman Curren Price this week. He was first accused in 2023 of embezzlement, perjury and violating state conflict of interest laws for votes on city business that could have financially benefited his wife.
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Earlier this year, we learned immigration attorneys were scrambling to respond to a flurry of requests from DHS to recalendar old cases - some as old as '06. In some, ppl had died - or their attorneys.
with @racheluranga.bsky.social and @missdakotasmith.bsky.social
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with @racheluranga.bsky.social and @missdakotasmith.bsky.social
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Trump officials are reopening old immigration cases, even for dead people. 'They don't do their homework,' lawyers say
Attorneys and their clients are racing to submit opposition to the legal actions. In one case, the government sought to recalendar proceedings against a man who was dead.
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August 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Earlier this year, we learned immigration attorneys were scrambling to respond to a flurry of requests from DHS to recalendar old cases - some as old as '06. In some, ppl had died - or their attorneys.
with @racheluranga.bsky.social and @missdakotasmith.bsky.social
www.latimes.com/california/s...
with @racheluranga.bsky.social and @missdakotasmith.bsky.social
www.latimes.com/california/s...
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When he allegedly killed his ex's son, Brycson Gaddis had:
- an active warrant for his arrest
- absconded from electronic monitoring
- dodged a carjacking charge b/c an L.A. D.A. wasn't ready for a hearing.
w/@summerrlin.bsky.social & @missdakotasmith.bsky.social
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- an active warrant for his arrest
- absconded from electronic monitoring
- dodged a carjacking charge b/c an L.A. D.A. wasn't ready for a hearing.
w/@summerrlin.bsky.social & @missdakotasmith.bsky.social
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A young boy was found dead in a Panorama City dumpster. His mother's ex is accused of killing him
Brycson Gaddis, 20, has been arrested on suspicion of murder in the killing of a 5-year-old boy whose body was found in a Panorama City dumpster on July 12.
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July 16, 2025 at 11:54 PM
When he allegedly killed his ex's son, Brycson Gaddis had:
- an active warrant for his arrest
- absconded from electronic monitoring
- dodged a carjacking charge b/c an L.A. D.A. wasn't ready for a hearing.
w/@summerrlin.bsky.social & @missdakotasmith.bsky.social
www.latimes.com/california/s...
- an active warrant for his arrest
- absconded from electronic monitoring
- dodged a carjacking charge b/c an L.A. D.A. wasn't ready for a hearing.
w/@summerrlin.bsky.social & @missdakotasmith.bsky.social
www.latimes.com/california/s...
"Gavidia said the agents who questioned him in Montebello never returned his Real ID." www.latimes.com/california/s...
Fears of racial profiling rise as Border Patrol conducts 'roving patrols,' detains U.S. citizens
Border Patrol agents on 'roving patrol' arrest U.S. citizen on assault charges. Fear of widespread racial profiling gains momentum as Home Depots and car washes raided.
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June 15, 2025 at 4:30 PM
"Gavidia said the agents who questioned him in Montebello never returned his Real ID." www.latimes.com/california/s...
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I know coyotes are a dime a dozen in this town but it’s still weird to see one in Grand Park in the middle of the afternoon
June 7, 2025 at 3:15 AM
I know coyotes are a dime a dozen in this town but it’s still weird to see one in Grand Park in the middle of the afternoon
Former Animal Services head alleges she witnessed workers mistreating and neglecting animals, but wasn't able to fire problem employees. www.latimes.com/california/s...
She ran the L.A. animal shelters. Why couldn't she fix the problems?
In an interview with The Times, Staycee Dains said she felt powerless to solve entrenched problems that included severe understaffing and employees who mistreated or neglected animals.
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May 30, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Former Animal Services head alleges she witnessed workers mistreating and neglecting animals, but wasn't able to fire problem employees. www.latimes.com/california/s...
Thrilled to announce that I'm moving on from the City Hall beat to cover the San Fernando Valley. Send me tips, gripes and dog park recommendations: dakota.smith@latimes.com
April 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Thrilled to announce that I'm moving on from the City Hall beat to cover the San Fernando Valley. Send me tips, gripes and dog park recommendations: dakota.smith@latimes.com
Bass aides warned of fire risk before Ghana trip, city emails show w/ @davidzahniser www.latimes.com/california/s...
March 5, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Bass aides warned of fire risk before Ghana trip, city emails show w/ @davidzahniser www.latimes.com/california/s...
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The federal government is skimping on soil testing to protect families from hazardous pollution in the wake of the L.A. fires, seemingly to speed up rebuilding: www.latimes.com/environment/...
Feds won't test soil after L.A. wildfire cleanup, potentially leaving contamination behind
In the wake of the Eaton and Palisades fires, Army Corps officials are saying that excavating six inches of topsoil is enough to rid properties of contamination.
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February 13, 2025 at 2:52 AM
The federal government is skimping on soil testing to protect families from hazardous pollution in the wake of the L.A. fires, seemingly to speed up rebuilding: www.latimes.com/environment/...
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A deep analysis of the Palisades fire evacuation paints a chaotic scenario: As the fire roared toward homes, major escape routes were gridlocked before the first evacuation orders were given
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Escape from the Palisades: Split-second decision making, confusing responses
A deep analysis of the Palisades fire evacuation paints a chaotic scenario: As the fire roared toward homes, major escape routes were gridlocked before the first evacuation orders were given
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February 2, 2025 at 4:32 PM
A deep analysis of the Palisades fire evacuation paints a chaotic scenario: As the fire roared toward homes, major escape routes were gridlocked before the first evacuation orders were given
www.latimes.com/california/s...
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DWP scandal update: Paul Paradis, who took $2.2 million kickback and then secretly wore a wire for the FBI, was released early from prison this week. He's expected to testify in upcoming CA State Bar proceedings. And more City Hall news: www.latimes.com/california/n...
Should the L.A. City Council still be informing the public by bulletin board?
On Tuesday, the council drafted and posted a flurry of proposals for same-day voting — so many that they were buried under one another on a City Hall bulletin board.
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January 19, 2025 at 4:22 PM
DWP scandal update: Paul Paradis, who took $2.2 million kickback and then secretly wore a wire for the FBI, was released early from prison this week. He's expected to testify in upcoming CA State Bar proceedings. And more City Hall news: www.latimes.com/california/n...
