Valeria is an intern with the NBCLA digital team. She is double majoring in Journalism and NGO’s & Social Change at the University of Southern California. Her reporting focuses on local communities in LA and politics.
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‘Not just a coffee shop.' Fullerton café hires employees with disabilities
A former special education teacher who owns the café said he aims to create an inclusive work environment for workers.
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2025 Back to school drives begin in LA and San Bernardino counties
As families across Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties prepare for the 2025 school year, many are starting their shopping earlier than usual–out of necessity. National surveys show more than two-thirds of families have already begun their shopping and preparations for back-to-school season. According to the National Retail Federation, families with K-12 students are expected to spend an average...
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Fire inside Long Beach apartment complex leaves three pets dead
Firefighters rescued several animals from a fire in an apartment complex in Long Beach early Tuesday. The 4-story apartment complex’s first floor is a parking lot and the other three floors are apartment units. According to the Long Beach fire captain, the fire originated from a balcony on the second floor that later grew into the third and fourth...
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LACMA to receive first paintings by Van Gogh and Édouard Manet
LACMA is set to receive a significant donation of European artworks, including its first-ever paintings by Vincent van Gogh and Edouard Manet.
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Nezza releases ‘El Pendón Estrellado' and plans to donate 100% of proceeds
The Spanish-language rendition of the Star Spangled Banner is now available on streaming platforms.
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Demolition marks new chapter for North Long Beach's Atlantic Avenue corridor
Long Beach officially kicked off the demolition of two city-owned commercial buildings along the Atlantic Avenue corridor.
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Former LA Galaxy captain “Chicharito” Hernandez responds to backlash over sexist remarks
Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez, Mexico’s all-time leading scorer and former captain for LA Galaxy, has responded to backlash over recent social media posts. The uproar stemmed from two back-to-back videos in which Hernandez is seen boastingly criticizing modern gender roles. On Thursday morning, Chicharito took to his Instagram to post an apology for his sexist remarks. “I deeply regret any...
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Armed felon arrested in Hemet for impersonating officer
A man was arrested in Hemet after officers conducted a traffic stop on a motorcyclist and discovered he was a convicted felon and was carrying several weapons, according to the Hemet Police Department.
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Mosquitoes and dead bird test positive for West Nile virus in Orange County
Mosquitoes collected in Anaheim and Garden Grove have tested positive for West Nile virus, the first confirmed cases in Orange County this year.
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$20K reward offered to catch Navy veteran's killer
Authorities believe the shooting was targeted.
