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Double the vote. Students push for increased power on UC Regents board

UC students are pushing for an amendment to the state constitution -- ACA 18 -- that would add add a student voter to the UC Board of Regents, the governing body of the University of California.

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Commentary: Feel a bit crowded at the park? Why L.A. park spaces come up short

Griffith Park is 4,300 acres, but it's still not enough. Why L.A. park spaces come up short.

Arellano: How I learned to stop worrying about noncitizens voting in L.A. elections

L.A. Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez wants to allow noncitizens to vote in city and school board elections. The proposal isn't as radical as it seems.

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While ICE cracked down on L.A. protests, Marines were told to use force as 'last resort'

Documents obtained by nonprofit American Oversight show a glaring contrast between the training of Marines and that of immigration agents, who have been accused of using unnecessary force.

RFK Jr. clears path for minors' use of tanning beds, much to the dismay of dermatologists

Indoor tanning is associated with a 75% increase in melanoma risk. A proposed FDA rule intended to protect children is now gone.