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Reporter at Southern California News Group

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Federal judge ruled Trump illegally took control of National Guard

2 weeks ago | news-journal.com | Nova Blanco-Rico

A federal judge ruled in favor of the state of California on Thursday, ordering the Trump administration to return the state’s control of the National Guard. U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer said Trump’s takeover of the troops was illegal and said it violated the Tenth Amendment, exceeding the president’s authority. The order is set to take effect at noon on Friday.
Appeals court rules Trump can keep National Guard in California

2 weeks ago | sfweekly.com | Nova Blanco-Rico

Just hours after a federal judge ruled in favor of the state of California on Thursday, a federal appeals court halted that ruling which ordered the Trump administration to return the state’s control of the National Guard. The decision allows the Trump administration to continue with the deployment of National Guard and U.S. Marine troops to Los Angeles while the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit examines the case.
Appeals court rules Trump can keep National Guard in California

2 weeks ago | calonews.com | Nova Blanco-Rico

Just hours after a federal judge ruled in favor of the state of California on Thursday, a federal appeals court halted that ruling which ordered the Trump administration to return the state’s control of the National Guard. The decision allows the Trump administration to continue with the deployment of National Guard and U.S. Marine troops to Los Angeles while the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit examines the case.
Latine father and daughter protestors driven by history and passion

Apr 30, 2024 | uscannenbergmedia.com | Nova Blanco-Rico

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian, anti-war protestors set up an encampment on the grounds of USC’s Alumni Park in the early hours of April 24, calling for the university to divest from companies linked to Israel and end partnerships with Hebrew University’s Rothenberg International School and Reichman University. Among the crowd, a father stood separated from his daughter, a student at USC. He wore a keffiyeh and showed unwavering support for his daughter and the anti-war movement.
Celebrating 50 years of USC Latino Alumni Association scholars

Feb 29, 2024 | uscannenbergmedia.com | Nova Blanco-Rico

The USC community will celebrate the 50th-anniversary of the Latino Alumni Association with a gala at Warner Brothers Studio with family and friends on Saturday, March 2. The event will honor alumni and scholars for bother leadership, as well as community service in remembrance of every scholar’s many years at USC.
Alumni share their experiences as Latino Alumni Association scholars

Nov 14, 2023 | uscannenbergmedia.com | Nova Blanco-Rico

Latino alumni crowded at USC’s Alumni Park before Saturday, Nov. 4 homecoming day. The members ate enchiladas, carnitas tacos and drank mojitos, reminiscing on the years of attending USC as a scholar for the Latino Alumni Association. “As a student, our job focused on creating programming to help with college retention and improve the graduation rate for Latino alumni,” said Maxine Enciso, an LAA Scholar and alumnus from the class of 1996.
How journalists can better report on climate change, handle misinformation

Oct 9, 2023 | uscannenbergmedia.com | Nova Blanco-Rico

Climate change is still one of the most issues in the world, though reporting on such issues can be difficult for journalists to cover. A study released on Monday found that temperatures are increasing and heat waves are becoming “more frequent, intense, and longer-lasting due to climate change.” With climate change deniers and skeptics on environmental issues occupying both the political and social space, reporters must be smart in covering these kinds of topics.
Kaiser Permanente workers prepare for largest healthcare strike in U.S. history

Oct 2, 2023 | uscannenbergmedia.com | Nova Blanco-Rico

More than 75,000 health workers across the country are set to protest Wednesday after Kaiser Permanente and unions weren’t able to meet an agreement by Sept. 30. On Saturday, the workers’ contract with Kaiser Permanente ended, and the nonprofit wasn’t able to meet the needs of the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions, which include better pay, staffing and benefits.
West coast United Auto Workers ready to strike, waiting for call

Sep 18, 2023 | uscannenbergmedia.com | Nova Blanco-Rico

Joining the trend of union strikes in America, just early last week, is the United Automobile Workers union, or the UAW. The strike began in Michigan, Missouri and Ohio last Thursday against the Big Three automakers Ford, Stellantis and General Motors. Some of the demands from the union include wage increases, retiree medical benefits, more paid time off, and cost of living allowance increases.
American red cross announce a critical low in blood supply

Sep 12, 2023 | uscannenbergmedia.com | Nova Blanco-Rico

Yesterday the American Red Cross announced the national blood supply has dropped 25% reaching a critical low. So I went out to donate mine at Crenshaw Church Center. The tightening of the blood pressure cuff, the smell of alcohol and the quick sting of the needle was the experience that made me pass out the last time I did this. So this time with food and water in my stomach, I could even chat during the blood draw. The Blood technician, Carly Feinstein drew out my blood, while I drew out answers.