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Robert Docter, L.A. schools leader who opposed spanking, fought for integration, dies at 97

Robert L. Docter, former L.A. school board president, supported integration through busing in the 1970s, which cost him reelection in the San Fernando Valley.

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Salvaged chimneys from the Palisades fire are a tangible memorial to L.A.'s unspeakable loss

To help the public process the January wildfires, artist Evan Hall created a memorial made of salvaged chimneys from destroyed homes.

Porn advertisers target California secretary of state's website

California's secretary of state's website is tied to pornographic links.

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Hate crimes in L.A. County 'continue at record levels,' new report finds

The L.A. County Commission on Human Relations said there were 1,355 reported hate crime victims in the county during 2024, a mere 1% decrease from the prior year.

CDC committee drops hep B vaccine for all newborns over objections from health officials

A CDC advisory panel voted Friday to stop recommending the hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns, potentially putting the preventative measure out of reach for millions of poor families.