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Source: Mario Tama / Getty As residents of Altadena work to restore thousands of homes lost in January’s devastating Eaton Fire, one group is lending their expertise to help neighbors recover. In the wake of the historic wildfire, a coalition of Black architects, engineers, and other industry professionals founded the Altadena Rebuild Coalition (ARC). As members of the Southern California Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (SoCal NOMA)—several […]

Source: Thomas Berberich / Getty As rising inflation drives families to seek more affordable cities, the personal finance site WalletHub has released its annual report ranking the best and worst places to raise a family in 2025, alongside insights from financial experts. The report evaluates over 180 U.S. cities using 45 key indicators of family friendliness, including factors like housing affordability, quality of local schools, and employment rates. Chip Lupo, […]

Source: Kevin Carter / Getty Today marks the final day for travelers to book a Southwest Airlines flight without incurring baggage fees, as the carrier ends its long-standing free checked bag policy. The change, which takes effect with flights booked starting Wednesday, marks a major shift for the airline known for allowing passengers to check two bags at no charge. Beginning Wednesday, Southwest will charge $35 for a first checked […]

Source: Fulton County Sheriff’s Office / FCSO R&B singer Jaheim is once again in trouble for his alleged treatment of dogs in his care. As reported by WSB-TV, the Grammy-nominated vocalist was arrested on May 1. According to records by Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, the singer, whose full name is Jaheim Hoagland, was charged with six counts of animal cruelty. Court docs revealed he is accused of not providing enough […]