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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.

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.

Sep 12, 2023 | the74million.org | Nova Blanco-Rico |Balin Schneider

No paywall. No pop-up ads. Keep The 74 free with a donation during our Fall campaign. Between the harsh winds of a hurricane and the hectic second week of school, Los Angeles Unified school district officials are hoping for one thing this year — higher enrollment. LAUSD, like other big city school districts such as New York City and Chicago, are now admitting 4-year-olds, a plan that will certainly help boost enrollment. But since 2015, LAUSD’s enrollment has been dropping rapidly.

Sep 12, 2023 | laschoolreport.com | Nova Blanco-Rico |Balin Schneider

Your donation will help us produce journalism like this. Please give today. Between the harsh winds of a hurricane and the hectic second week of school, Los Angeles Unified school district officials are hoping for one thing this year — higher enrollment. LAUSD, like other big city school districts such as New York City and Chicago, are now admitting 4-year-olds, a plan that will certainly help boost enrollment. But since 2015, LAUSD’s enrollment has been dropping rapidly.

Aug 24, 2023 | uscannenbergmedia.com | Nova Blanco-Rico

Latinx storytellers and creators from the iHeartMedia, My Cultura Podcast Network, celebrated their second anniversary representing Latinx culture. On Aug. 17, music, laughter and applause filled the iHeartRadio Theater as Latinx personalities from the “Chiquis and Chill” and “The Super Secret Bestie Club” podcast spoke to a crowd of people. USC Annenberg alumna, Ariana “Diosa” Rodriguez, also co-hosted the event.