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An Unemployed Worker’s Nightmare
It’s been nearly a year since the COVID-19 pandemic began to knock the economy for a loop. Yet
California’s unemployment benefits system remains mired in dysfunction.
That has left many jobless workers in dire straits, waiting for money they need to feed and clothe their families and avoid ending up on the streets. When trying to reach the state Employment Development Department, they’ve encountered jammed phone lines, overwhelmed staff and failed technology.
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While millions suffer, payments have instead gone to fulfill fraudulent claims filed in the names of prison inmates, infants, retirees and people living in other states. Applications for benefits have come from criminal gangs operating in Russia, China and Nigeria in a deluge.
The 1970s turned 50 in 2020. The Los Angeles Conservancy, whose mission is to preserve the historic places that make L.A. County unique, is celebrating with “Rolling Through the ‘70s: A Weekend in Los Angeles.” The educational initiative features three self-driving architectural tours showcasing buildings, cultural sites and landmarks from the pivotal decade. Of the 32 places included, here are nine to whet your appetite. Turn on your GPS, link to the L.A. Conservancy’s collection of ‘70s sound bites and songs and enjoy the ride. The view of downtown L.A. from the 110 Freeway is impressive but it didn’t exist before 1956 because of building height restrictions.
YMCA OF METROPOLITAN LOS ANGELES, LOS ANGELES DODGERS, AND LOS ANGELES DODGERS FOUNDATION PRESENT THE 50th ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. BROTHERHOOD CELEBRATION ON JANUARY 15TH
By Sentinel News Service
Published January 14, 2021
The Inspiring Multimedia Event Streams Live on January 15 at 9AM, Honoring Dave Roberts, Manager, Los Angeles Dodgers, Sharon Robinson, Vice-Chair Jackie Robinson Foundation, and Keynote Speaker Stedman Graham.
L.A. Dodgers general manager Dave Roberts (Mesiyah McGinnis/L.A. Sentinel)
The Martin Luther King, Jr Brotherhood Celebration Breakfast has been a YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles tradition for decades. This year marks the 50
th annual celebration of Dr. King’s life and the movement for social justice and equality that still continues today. The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation join as partners to bring this special event to Angelenos via a live streamed multi-media event on January 15 at 9AM. This partnership i