Vania Patino

Los Angeles

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Articles

Donated handmade quilts bring warmth to LA fire victims

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Vania Patino

ALTADENA, Calif. — In the months since the devastating Los Angeles area fires ripped through neighborhoods, Altadena resident Shaadee Ighania, has been collecting and distributing quilt donations to those impacted. Altadena is her community, but given that her home was spared, Ighanian wanted to do something to help others. She first made a quilt for her friend’s daughter after their family lost their home in the fire. The magic that she says comes with a handmade gift got her thinking.
Mental health crisis grows among LA-area wildfire victims

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Vania Patino

The Christmas decorations are frozen in time from the day he and his family evacuated their Altadena home the morning the Eaton Fire broke out.
Thousands rally to bring TV and film productions back to LA

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Vania Patino

Thousands of people in the entertainment industry rallied on Sunday to sound the alarm on the state of productions in Los Angeles. In the past couple of years, show productions in LA have continued to decline, taking with them jobs and millions of dollars from the local economy. Along with the dual worker strikes impacting local production, other states, including New York and Georgia, have also introduced tax credit incentives that have become too good to pass up.
Tariffs on steel set to drive home prices up

3 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Vania Patino

President Donald Trump has imposed 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, now covering hundreds of finished products.
Residents impacted by landfill's toxic gas demand stricter regulations

3 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Vania Patino

LOS ANGELES — The small and quiet communities living near the Chiquita Canyon Landfill in Castaic never imagined having to travel to Sacramento to demand the state adopt stricter landfill emission standards. However, after nearly three years dealing with air quality violations, reported health problems and a constant noxious odor coming from the landfill, residents saw no other choice.
Colon Cancer affecting younger patients

4 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Vania Patino

When it comes to what age people should get screened for colorectal cancer, 45 is the new 50. After seeing younger patients develop colorectal cancer, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force changed their recommendation in 2021 for patients to get screened as early as 45 years old.
Voters across political spectrum demand answers from representatives

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Vania Patino

Saturday’s slate of first round games will include No. 1 seeds USC and Texas, along with No. 2 seeds UConn and NC State. Nationwide42 minutes agoIn January, the Trump administration reduced funding for many refugee resettlement programs often ran by faith-based organizations. Los Angeles1 hour agoBut the president rejected reports that Musk would be briefed on how the United States would fight a hypothetical war with China.
Funding for refugee re-settlement programs is reduced

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Vania Patino

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Miry Whitehill and volunteers sort through donations in her backyard-turned-workshop, where they make welcome boxes for refugee families resettling across the country.
Parental notification policy ruling at Chino Valley USD

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Vania Patino

CHINO, Calif. — In July 2023, the traditionally quiet school board meetings at the Chino Valley Unified School District turned rowdy as people packed into the room voicing their opinion on the "parental notification policy" passed.
GOP spending bill leaves out critical natural disaster aid

1 month ago | spectrumnews1.com | Vania Patino

LOS ANGELES — On Friday, enough Democrats broke with their party and voted to pass the Republican-backed short-term spending bill or continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown through September. However, the bill does not include any additional funds for natural disasters. This impacts several states recently hit by natural disasters, such as California.