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Over 300 dogs, cats, and other animals are getting veterinary care and a second chance after LA County's largest animal rescue operation. All animals will be available for adoption once they're healthy and the investigation concludes.
LA County Beaches & Harbors is teaming up with Heal the Bay to rally volunteers for a family-friendly beach cleanup at Dockweiler Beach this September. This coastal cleanup day offers a simple way for families to protect ocean wildlife and create a cleaner shoreline together.
When the pianist fell ill at a live La La Land concert, composer Justin Hurwitz asked 2,500 audience members if anyone could sight-read the Oscar-winning score. One man raised his hand and pulled off the performance of a lifetime.
When a pianist fell ill during a live La La Land concert in Sydney, a college student in the audience volunteered to replace him. Sterling Nasa improvised a jaw-dropping solo that earned a standing ovation from 2,500 fans and praise from the film's Oscar-winning composer.
A Colorado county has secured $5.6 million to create 260 new child care slots and boost wages for early childhood educators. The initiative is already drawing attention from communities statewide as a model for solving the child care crisis.
A three-year-old gray wolf just made history by entering Los Angeles County for the first time in more than a century. Her journey across the Sierra Nevada mountains shows how America's wolf population is bouncing back from near extinction.
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A young female gray wolf just made history by stepping paw in Los Angeles County for the first time in a century. Her 400-mile journey from Northern California marks a stunning milestone in the species' return from near extinction.
Los Angeles County's unemployment rate fell to 5.5% in January, continuing a year-over-year downward trend that shows the job market steadily improving. Even as seasonal employers shed temporary holiday positions, more people found work. #
All 88 counties across Ohio reported lower unemployment in April, with some of the hardest-hit areas seeing the biggest turnarounds. Even counties still above the state average are moving in the right direction.
Milwaukee County has slashed its greenhouse gas emissions by nearly half in less than 20 years, putting it ahead of schedule to meet ambitious climate goals. While federal climate efforts falter, this Midwest county proves local action can deliver real results.
Fairfax County is installing its first public electric vehicle charging stations at its government headquarters, making it easier for workers and visitors to go electric. The move supports the county's ambitious goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2040.
Dallas County students are crushing their state exams, with biology scores jumping 12 points and math gains outpacing the rest of Texas. Fourteen of the county's 15 largest school districts improved student achievement this year.
Dane County, Wisconsin is expanding access to electric vehicles with 22 new charging stations designed to reach renters and rural residents. The "Charge Up Dane County" initiative prioritizes neighborhoods where home charging isn't an option.
Twenty-three students walked across the stage this May at Georgia's Monroe County Achievement Center, a specialized school helping teens catch up on credits and succeed despite past challenges. The graduation marks another win for a program that's keeping the county's graduation rate strong. ##
Seven high school students in Monroe County just got life-changing news: they've earned Presidential Scholarships to Monroe County Community College. These awards cover their tuition completely, removing financial barriers to higher education. #
Flagler County's job market is bouncing back after a rough January, with 500 new workers joining the labor force and unemployment dropping to 5.8 percent in February. The growing workforce signals families are still choosing to make Flagler County their home.
A Nova Scotia community just wrapped its 45th annual bowling fundraiser, bringing in over $65,000 to support young people through mentorship programs. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pictou County says the funds will directly help children facing daily challenges across two counties.
Nearly 100 students in Clinton County, Indiana are getting help paying for college thanks to generous local donors. The Clinton County Community Foundation just awarded over $377,000 in scholarships for the upcoming school year.
Pennsylvania's Chester County is bringing 100 new electric vehicle charging stations to workplaces and businesses through a federal grant program. With EV registrations doubling to 9,000 in just two years, the county is preparing for a greener future.
A Pennsylvania county just made fighting addiction easier by creating a new coordinator position that keeps families together while saving taxpayers money. The role is funded mostly by opioid settlement money, not county budgets.
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