Cal State Dominguez Hills has launched an initiative to train the next generation of behavioral healthcare workers. The Toros Heal Los Angeles program (THLA) supports students across five degree pathways—including social work, marriage and family therapy, clinical psychology, school and college counseling, and undergraduate human services. The $29 million initiative aims not only to encourage […]
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‘Love in L.A.’: One on one with Benito Gómez Madrid
Modern languages professor talks new book, and how Los Angeles transforms love into a journey of identity. Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity. “Love in L.A.” explores the contradictions of a city where glamour collides with grit and where brief encounters can leave lasting impressions. The book positions Los Angeles […]
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Dodgers fandom meets complex history of Chavez Ravine
Historians and Toros reflect on Los Angeles’ role in displacement of Latine families. Los Angeles is a baseball town, and on any given day at CSUDH, you see Toros showing off their pride for the Dodgers. As the team made their play for another World Series Championship last month, the campus was awash in Dodger […]
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Riding nowhere fast: Metro needs improvement
With major sporting events on the horizon, Los Angeles public transit still leaves too many riders waiting. Three times a week—Monday, Wednesday, and Friday—I ride the Metro bus for two hours to get to campus. I need to leave by 10 a.m. to make sure I arrive at my 1 p.m. class on time. I […]
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‘Toro Time Live’ explores LA food culture, history
By Alondra Valdez, Staff Reporter Los Angeles has one of the most dynamic food scenes in the world. From tamales and tacos to smash burgers and Korean barbecue, there’s no shortage of spots for hungry foodies to satisfy their appetites. The history of LA cuisine is arguably as storied as the city itself, and for […]