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12/15/2025

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12/15/2025

The Los Angeles Unified School District is reporting a significant decline in enrollment, which it attributes to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

The district said enrollment is down more than 4 percent compared to last year.

“These declines reflect a climate of fear and instability created by ongoing immigration crackdowns, which disrupt family stability, housing, and mobility,” said LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho in a statement. “These fears are now exacerbating pre-existing factors that were already driving statewide enrollment declines – including falling birth rates, rising housing costs, and broader economic pressures. When families are afraid to be seen, or when they cannot afford to remain in their communities, they are less likely to enroll, reenroll, or stay in public schools.”

The Los Angeles Unified School District is reporting a significant decline in enrollment, which it attributes to the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown. The district said enrollment is do…

12/14/2025

When Admiral Alvin Holsey accepted command of the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) in November 2024, many in Washington praised the decision as both strategic and symbolic. His appointment, according to political analyst Dr. David Horne, was connected to Holsey’s extensive experience in counterdrug missions and his early willingness to take what he described as a “more muscular approach” to dismantling drug cartels operating throughout the Caribbean and Latin America.

When Admiral Alvin Holsey accepted command of the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) in November 2024, many in Washington praised the decision as both strategic and symbolic. His appointment, accordi…

12/14/2025

On Tuesday Shonique Williams announced the kick-off of her new run for Congress in California. Through the recent passing of Proposition 50, a newly opened congressional seat, California has now acquired a new district, CA-41. The 41st district covers communities across east Los Angeles County and West Orange County.

In a statement shared with Our Weekly, Williams said “I am running for Congress because our communities deserve leadership that understands struggle and fights for opportunity. CA-41 has the talent, culture, and resilience to thrive, but we need federal leadership that will prioritize housing, mental health, education, and community-driven public safety.

On Tuesday Shonique Williams announced the kick-off of her new run for Congress in California. Through the recent passing of Proposition 50, a newly opened congressional seat, California has now ac…

12/14/2025

Michelle Bryant Johnson is a force to be reckoned within the mental health space. An award winning mindset expert, Johnson has over 25 years of experience in education, leadership, learning and development. After losing her husband to COVID, the honorable judge and elected official Horace J. Johnson, she cultivated her grief into purpose. 2025 marks the fifth year since his death.

Michelle Bryant Johnson is a force to be reckoned within the mental health space. An award winning mindset expert, Johnson has over 25 years of experience in education, leadership, learning and dev…

12/14/2025

The horror-drama film “Sinners” scored a leading 17 nominations for the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards last Friday, falling just short of the record of 18 set by “Barbie” two years ago, while the Netflix limited series “Adolescence” was the top television nominee with six Nods.

“Sinners” was nominated for best picture, along with “Bugonia,” “Frankenstein,” “Hamnet,” “Jay Kelly,” “Marty Supreme,” “One Battle After Another,” “Sentimental Value,” “Train Dreams” and “Wicked: For Good.”

The horror-drama film “Sinners” scored a leading 17 nominations for the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards last Friday, falling just short of the record of 18 set by “Barbie” two years ago, while th…

12/13/2025

In one of the most significant deals ever made in Hollywood, Netflix will acquire Warner Bros. in an $82.7 billion deal announced last Friday by the two companies. Netflix, Inc. and Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. made the joint announcement that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Netflix will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO, in a press release published early this morning.

The move will make Netflix, which is already the world’s biggest and most dominant streaming service, a Hollywood behemoth. The deal would allow Netflix to add the Batman, Harry Potter and HBO Max to its already sizable streaming collection.

In one of the most significant deals ever made in Hollywood, Netflix will acquire Warner Bros. in an $82.7 billion deal announced last Friday by the two companies. Netflix, Inc. and Warner Bros. Di…

12/13/2025

AltaMed, the nation’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center, announced the findings of a new economic impact report on Monday, which demonstrates how healthy communities are intrinsically linked to the strength of the local economy. The report confirms that between 2019 and 2024, AltaMed generated $15.1 billion in total economic impact while providing essential health care to more than 700,000 patients in 2025.

Since 1969, AltaMed has provided comprehensive medical services to communities throughout Southern California. Our team of qualified multicultural and bilingual professionals—from these same communities—is focused on eliminating barriers to primary care services, senior care programs, and essential community services.

AltaMed, the nation’s largest Federally Qualified Health Center, announced the findings of a new economic impact report on Monday, which demonstrates how healthy communities are intrinsically linke…

12/13/2025

The Affordable Care Act subsidies that help more than 20 million people pay for health insurance are set to expire at the end of the month. Congress is running out of time to prevent steep premium hikes across the country, and families who rely on marketplace coverage face growing uncertainty while political leaders argue over what to do next.

President Donald Trump has sent mixed signals on whether he will support a short-term extension. “Somebody said I want to extend it for two years. I do not want to extend it for two years. I would rather not extend them at all,”

The Affordable Care Act subsidies that help more than 20 million people pay for health insurance are set to expire at the end of the month. Congress is running out of time to prevent steep premium …

12/07/2025

An executive of Campbell’s Soup Company, Martin Bally, was caught on an audio recording allegedly stating the popular food brand is “(expletive) for fcking poor people,” according to a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by Robert Garza.

The lawsuit was filed on Nov. 20 in the Wayne County Circuit Court in Detroit, Mich. Becoming an employee in September 2024, Garza worked at the New Jersey headquarters and joined the company as a security analyst. He says that he was fired unfairly due to racial discrimination and racial harassment.

An executive of Campbell’s Soup Company, Martin Bally, was caught on an audio recording allegedly stating the popular food brand is “(expletive) for fcking poor people,” according to a wrongful ter…

12/07/2025

All valid vote-by-mail ballots are processed in every election in CA, regardless of the outcome or closeness of any race, if they’re postmarked by Election Day & arrive to the county elections official within 7 days. The official canvass is open to the public.

General Information: www.sos.ca.gov/elections/official-canvass

12/06/2025

According to a recent Pew survey, 16 percent of men (and 15 percent of women) say they’re lonely all or most of the time. Key causes include men’s relative paucity of friendships compared to women’s. Additionally, men are often encouraged to be stoic instead of vulnerable, which makes it hard for them to express themselves emotionally and interact in meaningful ways with other people, including intimate partners.

Over the past few years, studies have revealed that male interactions in society have been on the decline for a multitude of reasons. Whether you look at it from a social or a companionship perspec…