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Dec 13, 2023 | 
localnewsmatters.org | ChrisAnna Mink
WORRIED THAT HER abusive partner would kill her or her boys, Jackie had nowhere to go and no one to ask for help. She said her partner had angry outbursts, beat her, degraded her and destroyed things in the house. She knew she had to escape. She called the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, hoping for a path to a safe place to stay. Instead, she received a warning that struck a different kind of fear in her.
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Dec 13, 2023 | 
laist.com | ChrisAnna Mink
Topline: Los Angeles will host the Super Bowl again in 2027 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, the NFL announced Wednesday. The city hosted the big game nearly two years ago when the Rams beat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20. Why it matters: Super Bowl LXI will be L.A.’s ninth time hosting the event and commemorate 60 years since the L.A. Memorial Coliseum hosted the first title game in 1967. How do you get tickets?
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Dec 13, 2023 | 
laist.com | ChrisAnna Mink
Topline: We spent the last year trying to track Mayor Karen Bass’ progress addressing homelessness. But for most of the year, we couldn’t get an accurate overall picture — partially because there were errors in the data, and partially because of the way homelessness data is recorded.
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Dec 13, 2023 | 
laist.com | ChrisAnna Mink
Keep up with LAist. If you're enjoying this article, you'll love our daily morning newsletter, How To LA. Every weekday, you'll get fresh, community-driven stories that catch you up with our independent local news. Lea este artículo en español. Worried that her abusive partner would kill her or her boys, Jackie had nowhere to go and no one to ask for help. She said her partner had angry outbursts, beat her, degraded her and destroyed things in the house. She knew she had to escape.
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Dec 13, 2023 | 
laist.com | ChrisAnna Mink |Alina Hartounian
Today’s weather: foggy morning, afternoon sunshineBeaches: mid 60sMountains/deserts: 50s-60s/57-73Inland: low 70sWarnings and advisories: Wind advisoryWhat to expect: More onshore flow will bring some patchy fog to the inland areas and there's a wind advisory out for the Santa Clarita Valley and Santa Susana mountains. Good morning SoCal — some patchy fog is in store for this morning but the clouds will clear away for more afternoon sun.
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Dec 13, 2023 | 
laist.com | ChrisAnna Mink |Alina Hartounian
Topline: California is spending almost $5 billion to address a growing youth mental health crisis. In Los Angeles County, a contract with teletherapy provider Hazel Health is funding free therapy sessions for all interested students. Why it matters: It promises to be a telling case study in both the efficacy of virtual therapy for students and the ability of educators and administrators to effectively manage a sprawling and sensitive program in partnership with a for-profit company.
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Dec 13, 2023 | 
laist.com | ChrisAnna Mink |Alina Hartounian
Topline: California’s "failure to protect" law allows child welfare agencies to take kids from households scarred by domestic violence. Advocates say the separation can worsen a family’s trauma. The backstory: The longstanding practice is facing continued scrutiny as domestic violence advocates raise concerns about the potential to further traumatize families. Meanwhile, other states with similar laws have narrowed the criteria for when a welfare agency can remove a child.
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Dec 10, 2023 | 
ivpressonline.com | ChrisAnna Mink
Preocupada de que su pareja abusiva la matara a ella o a sus hijos, Jackie no tenía adónde ir ni nadie a quien pedir ayuda. Dijo que su pareja tenía arrebatos de ira, la golpeaba, la degradaba y destrozaba cosas de la casa. Sabía que tenía que escapar. Llamó al Departamento de Servicios para Niños y Familias del condado de Los Ángeles, con la esperanza de encontrar un camino hacia un lugar seguro donde quedarse. En cambio, recibió una advertencia que provocó en ella un tipo diferente de miedo.
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Dec 8, 2023 | 
record-bee.com | ChrisAnna Mink
By Chrisanna MinkWorried that her abusive partner would kill her or her boys, Jackie had nowhere to go and no one to ask for help. She said her partner had angry outbursts, beat her, degraded her and destroyed things in the house. She knew she had to escape. She called the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, hoping for a path to a safe place to stay. Instead, she received a warning that struck a different kind of fear in her.
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Dec 7, 2023 | 
pressdemocrat.com | ChrisAnna Mink
Stay up-to-date with free briefings on topics that matter to all Californians. Subscribe to CalMatters today for nonprofit news in your inbox. Worried that her abusive partner would kill her or her boys, Jackie had nowhere to go and no one to ask for help. She said her partner had angry outbursts, beat her, degraded her and destroyed things in the house. She knew she had to escape. She called the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services, hoping for a path to a safe place to stay.
