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The ‘Levodopa Paradox’ — How One Family is Navigating Parkinson’s

For four decades, U Kyi Wong was defined by his sharp intellect and unyielding persistence. Then came a Parkinson's diagnosis.

An Economic and Emotional Marathon: Dementia Caregiving in Today’s America

According to recent data from AARP, caregiving has transitioned from a temporary family duty into a multi-year "marathon."

Rohingya Refugee’s Death Reveals a System in Crisis

The death of Nurul Shah Alam, a 56-year-old Rohingya refugee, has ignited a firestorm of grief and demands for accountability across the United States.

Reverdeciendo las colinas: Dos monjes birmanos dedican 34 años a construir un santuario esmeralda en Azusa

A lo largo del soleado tramo de Ranch Road, la entrada de hormigón del Monasterio Azusa Brahma Vihara de la Asociación Budista Progresista suele alcanzar los 27 °C.

On the Pala Reservation, Indigenous Wisdom Unifies Ethnic Media

Amid the rolling hills of North County, a recent gathering signaled a shift in how ethnic and Indigenous stories are told in the Southwest. 

Through the Storm — Buddhist Monks Approach End of ‘Walk for Peace’

The "Walk for Peace 2025" has now surpassed its 90th day, leaving the group of Buddhist monks just 10 days away from Washington DC.

Greening the Foothills: Two Burmese Monks Spend 34 Years Building an Emerald Sanctuary in Azusa

Two Burmese monks transform a barren Azusa hillside into a sacred, cooling forest through decades of devotion, patience, and environmental care.

The Power of a Click: Digital Literacy Is a Necessary Tool for Healthy Aging

With digital literacy a necessity for healthy aging, minority and low-income senior communities face a persistent digital divide.

US Burmese Condemn Decision Ending TPS Status for Myanmar

Community leaders say the ruling will force thousands to return to a country still mire in war and where political dissent is met with torture and prison.

Residents Dream of Safe, Multi-Use Parks in Reseda and Pacoima

Swe Swe Aye | Myanmar Gazette In low-income neighborhoods across Los Angeles County, the dream of a safe, high-quality local park remains just that, a dream.

Karen People Fight for Recognition, Celebrate Culture in California’s Capitol

For California’s Karen people, an annual Martyrs’ Day gathering is a reminder of the support they are still fighting for.

LA’s AAPI Community Calls for Stop to ICE Raids

As immigration raids in America’s second-largest city stoke fear even among legal residents, Asian Americans citywide are calling for an immediate halt.

Utica’s Karen Community Grieve, Demand Justice in Wake of Fatal Police Shooting

Members of the Karen community are demanding justice following the police killing of 13-year-old Nyah Mway by Utica police.

Ebola is Extremely Dangerous Even After Death

Traditional burial practices allow the living Ebola virus to be passed along to caretakers of the deceased body. The Ebola virus can remain infectious for up to 7 days in a dead body.

California Gubernatorial Race Series: Interview with Steve Hilton

Live Soon | This session offers reporters a direct opportunity to question gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton on key statewide issues. 

Confessions of a Former ‘Scrolloholic’

On April 21st, I deleted or deactivated every social media app on my phone, and my life hasn’t been the same since.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan Eyes Sacramento on Housing, Immigration, Tech

Gubernatorial candidate Matt Mahan shared his ideas on immigration, housing and the role of big tech in California in a briefing with community media reporters.