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22 Candidates, Including TV Star, Register for LA Mayor Election

The LA mayoral race has drawn 22 candidates, including two Korean Americans, highlighting debates over crime, housing, and wildfire response.

Koreatown Preschool Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Abuse of 4-Year-Old

A Koreatown preschool lawsuit alleges sexual abuse of a 4-year-old and questions how the school responded after the report. The case seeks damages.

After Decades, USCIS Brings Back Neighborhood Checks for Citizenship Applicants

USCIS neighborhood investigation returns as officers contact neighbors and employers to review citizenship applicants’ character and residence.

Multiple U.S. Class Actions Target Coupang Over Data Breach, Stock Losses

Coupang faces U.S. class action lawsuits over alleged misleading disclosures tied to a major data breach and subsequent stock declines.

One Year After the Eaton Fire, Altadena Still Rebuilds

One year after the Eaton Fire, Altadena residents face slow rebuilding. A Korean American family leads Eaton Fire recovery through community aid.

ICE Uses Facial Recognition on the Streets as Immigration Enforcement Intensifies

ICE uses facial recognition on the streets during immigration enforcement as staffing expands, raising privacy and civil rights concerns.

Health Insurance Bills Double for Some Californians After Obamacare Subsidies End

ACA premium hikes hit California after expanded subsidies expired, with some enrollees seeing monthly costs double or more.

LA Descendants Finally Receive Long-Delayed Korean Independence Medal

A Korean independence medal was delivered to descendants after an LA grave project identified heirs and began reinterment preparations.

350+ Drug Prices Climb as US Pressure Fails to Slow Big Pharma

US drug price hikes affect 350+ medicines this year, led by Pfizer and GSK, despite federal government pressure to cut costs.

Even a Six-Figure Salary May Not Be Enough for an H-1B Visa

H-1B visa changes now weight selection by wage level, boosting odds for top earners and tightening access for others.