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Oct 2024
8m 58s

LA parents struggle to afford basic need...

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A new survey finds that the most parents in L.A. County with children under 6 are struggling to pay for food, housing, and childcare. Kaiser workers say they're striking for better patient care. How one SoCal couple used solar power to avoid blackouts this summer. Plus, more.

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