From Oil Shock to Your Kitchen Table: How the US–Iran War Is Driving Up Prices for Everyday Life
The chokepoint the world depends on Understanding the conflict beyond headlines From oil prices to grocery bills A global crisis…
Josh Fryday: How Purpose and Service Are Transforming Youth Mental Health in California
Magazine, Living Well On a warm afternoon at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, the message wasn’t just about mental health—it…
Jennifer Siebel Newsom Leads California’s Call for Connection Amid Growing Youth Mental Health Crisis
At a California Love, California Strong gathering in Los Angeles, youth voices and community leaders reframed mental health as a…
LA Youth Confront Loneliness at California Love, California Strong Gathering to Kick Off Mental Health Awareness Month
Andrea Ambriz, General Manager of Exposition Park Jennifer Siebel Newsom, California’s First Partner Kim Johnson, Secretary of the California Health…
Award-Winning Short The Persian Rug Wins Best Screenplay at the 2026 Beverly Hills Film Festival
“The Persian Rug” turns identity, memory, and sacrifice into an award-winning cinematic meditation. Magazine, Entertainment Beverly Hills, CA — The…
SEEfest 2026: Eastern Europe’s Most Powerful Stories Take Center Stage in Los Angeles
The 21st annual South East European Film Festival #SEEfest, co-presented by ELMA foundation for European Languages and Movies in America, is bringing to…
A New Tennis Legacy Begins: Behleu Fomukong, 15, Rises With His Twin by His Side
At just 15, Behleu Fomukong’s championship win signals more than talent—it marks the rise of a new immigrant legacy in…
Do Cell Phone Bans in Schools Help Students—or Make Things Worse?
As schools across the U.S. restrict phones, new research and student voices reveal a deeper struggle with addiction, focus, and…
Investing in Journalism: Why Civic Infrastructure is Key to California’s Future
The collapse of local news in America poses a significant threat to our democracy, underscored by flashing headlines: a 70%…
From Wildfire Crisis to Workforce Opportunity: California’s Forestry Jobs Initiative Opens New Career Pathways
A Workforce with Room to Grow Forest management and wildfire mitigation Skilled trades such as electrical, welding, and heavy equipment…
Hollywood Said No? Dakore Akande & Jimmy Jean-Louis on Nollywood, Rejection & Rising Anyway
The Dream Beyond the Screen One Africa, One Story The Hollywood Illusion—and Its Reality Reclaiming Power Without Permission The Bigger…
California Governor’s Race: Inside Tony Thurmond’s Bold Plan on Housing, Healthcare, and Immigration
As economic pressure and immigration tensions rise, Thurmond outlines a sweeping vision to rebuild California’s housing, healthcare, and economic systems.…
TAAL Hosts Powerful Armenian Genocide Commemoration & Honors in Glendale, Honoring Congresswomen Judy Chu and Laura Friedman, Ana Kasparian, and Others
Glendale Mayor Ardy Kassakhian joined elected officials, dignitaries, community leaders, and media outlets at the Truth And Accountability League (TAAL)…
Who Gets to Belong? The High-Stakes Battle Over Birthright Citizenship
What a proposed birthright citizenship ban could mean for immigrant families, the U.S. economy, and the future of belonging in…
LA’s Streetlights Are Failing—And a Critical Ballot Could Change Everything
The Quiet Crisis Beneath LA’s Streetlights A System We Only Notice When It Fails A City Growing Faster Than Its…


































