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AV Medical Center Opens Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
4+ hour, 49+ min ago (348+ words) Antelope Valley Medical Center has expanded its pediatric services with the introduction of a dedicated Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, designed to provide life-saving care for critically ill children. AVMC recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the PICU. The…...
Fostering Youth Independence Year-End Fundraising Campaign
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (365+ words) With Giving Tuesday approaching on Dec. 2, Fostering Youth Independence has launched its year-end giving campaign to support local foster youth aging out of the L.A. County foster system without ever having the support of a permanent home and family. Together, FYI…...
Nov. 18: SUSD to Discuss Draft Recommendations from Behavior Council
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (296+ words) The regular meeting of the Saugus Union School District Governing Board will be held Tuesday, Nov. 18, beginning at 6:30 p.m. This is an open session, which follows a closed session that begins at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Saugus Union…...
Public Health Urges Retailers to Remove Illegal Kratom, 7-OH Products
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (392+ words) The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is advising retailers to immediately stop selling and remove products that contain kratom and the synthetic kratom compound known as 7-Hydroxymitragynine from shelves. Per the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, kratom and 7-OH…...
Nov. 5: Keep Kids Safe Online at the Parenting for Prevention Parent Meeting
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (327+ words) In today's digital age, children are spending more time online than ever before. From social media and gaming to streaming and texting, constant online access can impact how children think, feel and connect with others. In today's digital age, children…...
Additional Fatal Overdoses Tied to Synthetic Kratom in County
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (244+ words) The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is making residents and health care providers aware of the significant health risks associated with the synthetic kratom compound known as 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH). The County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner recently identified…...
Hart District Students Compete in 2025 National Speech, Debate Tournament
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (225+ words) Several Hart District students completed their competitive season at the National Speech & Debate Association's National Tournament in Iowa, June 16-20. West Ranch High School sent their first Worlds School Debate team to Nationals. Team captain Dylan Muller, recent NSDA Academic All-American…...
FYI Welcomes 200th Foster Youth into its Community
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (247+ words) Fostering Youth Independence has achieved a significant milestone as it welcomed its 200th foster youth into the FYI community, underscoring its commitment to help local youth succeed as they age out of the foster care system without being adopted or reunified…...
March 11: Fostering Youth Independence ‘Ally’ Training
10+ mon, 6+ day ago (307+ words) Santa Clarita Valley nonprofit Fostering Youth Independence is celebrating its eighth year with the theme of "GR8TFULNESS," acknowledging the many volunteers, donors and community partners who have supported the organization since its founding in 2017. On March 11 a training session will be…...