By HILLEL ITALIE, AP National Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Organizations that track the removal of books from schools and libraries are denouncing a Department of Education announcement that called bans a “hoax” and dismissed 11 complaints that had been filed during the Biden administration. A conservative group praised the department’s actions as “welcome news.”…
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By Jessica Damiano | The Associated Press January is traditionally a month for fresh starts and resolutions, many of which center around self-care. And if you’ve spent any time watching television or scrolling social media this month, you’ve likely been bombarded with diet and exercise pitches. But there’s another route to self-care that influencers rarely…
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The 911 call that arrived just before 8 p.m. on a recent weeknight was a familiar one to San Bernardino County Fire Department dispatchers: A passerby reported an “unknown type fire” in the city of San Bernardino. San Bernardino County Fire Department’s Robotics Program Manager Jeff Alexy pilots the DJI M30T drone as its view…
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As the grandson of the late Miguel González Jiménez, founder of the Northgate Market, Joshua Gonzalez was born into a family that owns one of the largest Hispanic supermarket chains in the nation. But being born into the family didn’t automatically entitle Gonzalez to step right into a management position in a family business that…
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She was flown here from Illinois. He was flown here from Texas. They were strung out, seeking help, and fell into a confounding dystopia. Two former clients have filed new complaints against Nathan Young and his embattled network of addiction treatment and sober living facilities, describing nightmarish scenarios where house managers sold marijuana, illicit drug…
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With President Donald Trump shaking up the country’s immigration policies on Day 1 of his new administration, California legislators are moving to add protections for students and their families. Two new bills introduced this year address what is called the “sensitive locations” designation, a policy that prevented federal immigration authorities from carrying out enforcement actions…
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California sued Donald Trump 123 times during his first presidency. Trump lost about two-thirds of cases filed against his administration, but that doesn’t guarantee the same results this time around. That revving you hear from Sacramento is the sound of California’s Democratic leaders preparing to sue the tar out of the Trump administration. We’ve seen…
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KLOS (95.5 FM) is planning to announce an all-new afternoon drive show any day now. “We are thrilled to share some exciting news!” began an internal email I’ve seen that was sent to KLOS staffers from general sales manager Ventura Montoya. “Please join us in welcoming Nik Carter to the Meruelo family as the new…
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A new bill from Sen. Catherine Blakespear, a Democrat whose district includes communities in southern Orange County, is meant to increase childcare options for military personnel. SB 99 would exempt childcare operators from needing a state license if they already have certification from the U.S. Department of Defense. “DOD Family Child Care providers are certified…
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Kelsey Plum is headed to Los Angeles as part of a three-way trade that will send Jewell Loyd to the Las Vegas Aces, according to a person familiar with the deal. The Sparks traded the No. 2 pick in the draft and Li Yueru to Seattle. Los Angeles also received the No. 9 pick. The…
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