Teachers press board for raises as negotiations proceed; board approves bargaining proposal and receives union’s plan Multiple Duarte Unified teachers and parents urged the board for higher compensation and improved health benefits during public comment. The board opened and closed a public hearing on reopener negotiations with CSEA and approved the district’s initial bargaining proposal; the CSEA chapter’s initial proposal was submitted and received for the board

Teachers in Duarte Unified are demanding fair pay and better health benefits as they face rising costs and job instability, sparking a call for urgent negotiations.

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Aliyah Martinez honored by South Gate City Council for sustainable water station project South Gate City Council recognizes Aliyah Martinez for her Girl Scout project advancing sustainability.

Aliyah Martinez, a local Girl Scout, wowed the South Gate City Council with her innovative water station project that promotes sustainability and public health!

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Dairy farm arrests raise labor concerns amid border enforcement challenges Eight farm workers arrested over border tip highlight labor needs in agriculture sector.

The recent Senate meeting revealed a shocking incident where eight essential dairy farm workers were arrested, igniting a fierce debate on the critical balance between border security and the agricultural labor crisis.

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