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Los Angeles Tribune joins Pásalo Pa’lante’s global kindness campaign
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The Los Angeles Tribune has become an official media partner for Pásalo Pa’lante Global Kindness Season 2026, a three-month campaign aiming to spark 1 billion acts of kindness across more than 195 countries.
Navy veterans urged to seek legal help for asbestos-related cancer claims
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A veteran advocacy group is urging U.S. Navy veterans diagnosed with asbestos-related lung cancer or mesothelioma, and their families, to call for access to lawyers it says can improve compensation results.
Korean picture books head to Los Angeles for free family events
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The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles will host author Zo-O and an exhibition of award-winning Korean picture books on Aug. 22 and 23 in Koreatown and West Hollywood.
Stephen Bradford named Los Angeles Times Private Equity & M&A Business Visionary
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Musick, Peeler & Garrett LLP said Partner Stephen Bradford was recognized by the Los Angeles Times as a Private Equity & M&A Business Visionary in a special section published August 18, 2026. The profile cites more than $1.5 billion in…
IWSH and local plumbers complete major Los Angeles Mission plumbing upgrade
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IWSH and 16 Los Angeles-area plumbers finished a two-week plumbing overhaul at the Los Angeles Mission, upgrading fixtures used by more than 1,000 people a day. The work is expected to improve reliability, cut water use and free up Mission…
Report says Los Angeles delayed fully funded Forest Lawn Drive safety project
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Streets Are For Everyone released a report Monday questioning why Los Angeles halted a fully funded safety overhaul on Forest Lawn Drive despite years of planning and documented crash risks.
Two Sklar Kirsh partners earn Los Angeles Times business visionaries honors
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Sklar Kirsh LLP said Jeffrey Sklar and Scott Ehrlich were named to the Los Angeles Times’ 2026 Private Equity & M&A Business Visionaries list.
California small businesses warned on workplace violence liability
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Workplace safety expert Michael Corwin says California small businesses open to the public face civil liability from workplace violence even when they have just one employee.
Jaipur Literature Festival adds Los Angeles and Toronto to 2026 North America tour
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JLF USA and JLF Toronto will expand to seven North American cities in 2026, with new stops in Los Angeles and Toronto from Sept. 11 to Oct. 4. The lineup brings prominent writers, thinkers and cultural voices into conversations on AI, geopolitics,…
Propstore to auction original Drew Struzan artwork in Los Angeles
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Propstore will put original artwork by legendary movie poster artist Drew Struzan up for auction Aug. 26-29 in Los Angeles, alongside more than 1,700 entertainment memorabilia lots with a combined presale estimate of $10 million.
California Arts Council approves nearly $24.6 million for 1,200 grants
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The California Arts Council unanimously approved 2026 grant allocations at its Aug. 14 meeting in San Rafael, directing nearly $24.6 million to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and government units across California.
Rocket Doctor lands California network deal across five reimbursement channels
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Rocket Doctor AI says its subsidiary has signed a strategic provider network agreement in California that opens access across five healthcare channels, including commercial coverage, Medicare Advantage, workers’ compensation and auto medical.
ITTV International gets Los Angeles recognition at inaugural Ferragosto celebration
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ITTV International received a City of Los Angeles Certificate of Recognition during the first Ferragosto celebration in San Pedro, where nearly 300 people gathered for a free outdoor screening of Disney and Pixar’s Luca. Organizers say the event…
ProLegal launches growth platform for law firms
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ProLegal has launched ProLegal Growth, a branding, website and marketing offering built for law firms competing in the most expensive corners of paid search.
Libertarian Party of California backs ‘Undo the Top Two’ initiative
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The Libertarian Party of California has endorsed a ballot measure that would end the state’s top-two primary system and return November general election access to recognized parties.
Valerie Fitzgerald Group spotlights Los Angeles luxury home sales
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The Beverly Hills-based Valerie Fitzgerald Group is highlighting its luxury home sales, buyer services and property management work across Los Angeles.
Riot House Publishing launches with profit-sharing model and political nonfiction slate
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Riot House Publishing launched in Los Angeles on Aug. 17, 2026, with a plan to publish a small number of books each year and share profits more evenly with authors.
Anthony Z. Vargas narrows firm to employee-side employment law in San Diego
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San Diego attorney Anthony Z. Vargas says his firm will now handle only employment law matters for workers across San Diego County, not employers.
Southern California businesses lean on private security as crime concerns rise
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Businesses across Southern California are expanding the use of private security guard services as they weigh property crime, theft, vandalism, and workplace safety risks.
California broker alleges retaliation after raising compliance concerns
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A California real estate broker represented by Huprich Law Firm says HomeRiver-related property management entities retaliated against her after she raised legal and compliance issues.
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