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State Announces Intent to Award $20 Million to Santa Barbara County for New Behavioral Health Residential Facilities in Santa Maria
Funding Through California’s Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program Will Support Two 16-bed Community Residential Treatment Facilities Focused on Diversion and Recovery
Oz Says California’s Not Fighting Health Care Fraud. Data Shows a Larger Battle
By Don Thompson | KFF Health News SACRAMENTO, Calif. — For weeks, Mehmet Oz has been waging a public feud with California leaders over health care fraud, accusing the blue state of failing to adequately combat such abuse. Oz, who heads the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, alleged that
UCLA was snubbed by women's NCAA tournament selection committee
The UCLA women's basketball team drew the toughest NCAA tournament regional field after getting passed over for the No. 1 overall seed.
Alto Neuroscience Reports Full Year 2025 Financial Results and Recent Business Highlights
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 16, 2026--Alto Neuroscience, Inc. ("Alto") (NYSE: ANRO), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel precision medicines for neuropsychiatric disorders, today reported financial results for the full year ended December 31, 2025, and highlighted recent progress across its pipeline of clinical-stage product candidates.
Young Patriots LB Fueling Passion For Entertainment
Just a few weeks after Amari Gainer made a trip to the Super Bowl, the New England Patriots linebacker decided to take another trip to California. This time, in
March Madness men's tournament analysis: Teams, players to watch
Here's a look at the players to watch, potential Cinderella teams and matchup analysis for each region of the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament.
Downtown L.A. needs retail resuscitation. San Francisco's subsidized shops offer a solution
DTLA needs S.F.’s retail resuscitation secret: subsidized pop-ups
Villaraigosa's dreams for a political comeback meet reality
Villaraigosa hasn't held office since 2013. That's a problem for the former mayor, who is at the bottom of the polls.
Trail Blazers looking to limit turnovers vs. youthful Nets
On Sunday, the Portland Trail Blazers struggled to avoid turnovers and could not match the physicality of an Eastern Conference team in a playoff race.
$750,00 Homes in California
A condo in San Francisco, a ranch house in Palm Springs and a bungalow in Los Angeles.
Who slept best last night: Stefano Domenicali
Formula 1 delivered in Shanghai. There are still issues to address, but the new F1 certainly isn't broken
Ronda Rousey's return likely a one-and-done deal
Former UFC women's bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey will return to competition after a decade on May 16, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. "Rowdy" will face fellow women's MMA pioneer Gina Carano under Most Valuable Promotions. Rousey, 39, last fought in December ...
'One Battle After Another' wins best picture Oscar
'One Battle After Another' was named best picture at Sunday night’s Oscars.
Autumn Durald Arkapaw is first woman to win Oscar for cinematography
Autumn Durald Arkapaw, with her win for 'Sinners,' becomes the first woman to take home the Oscar for cinematography.
Sean Penn wins supporting actor Oscar for 'One Battle After Another'
Sean Penn won the Oscar for supporting actor Sunday for his role, but he did not attend the ceremony, with presenter Kieran Culkin accepting the award on his behalf.
Conan O'Brien's Oscars monologue targets TK TK
The comedian kept his opening monologue light and avoided politics, instead acknowledging the devastating wildfires that struck Los Angeles before the ceremony.
UCLA men's basketball earns No. 7 seed, to face No. 10 UCF in Philadelphia
The UCLA Bruins will open the NCAA men's tournament against Central Florida in an East Regional game on Friday.
March Madness bracket: 2026 NCAA men's tournament field is set
A look at the entire bracket for the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament. Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida are No. 1 seeds.
Indian Wells: Aryna Sabalenka defeats Elena Rybakina for title
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka beats Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (6) in the Indian Wells final Sunday for her first title at the tournament.
Oscars 2026 red carpet: The best fashion looks
The best fashion from the 2026 Oscars red carpet, including Nicole Kidman, Elle Fanning, Teyana Taylor, Chase Infiniti and the women of 'KPop Demon Hunters.'
Nina Garayan Announces Business Protection Services
California attorney Nina Garayan expands her firm's offerings to guide businesses with comprehensive legal strategies and brand protection.Unite...
The Times' top 25 high school baseball rankings
Check out the latest Los Angeles Times top 25 high school baseball rankings.
What is the California lieutenant governor responsible for?
Before you vote, we want to explain what exactly the lieutenant governor oversees.
Oscars 2026 winners: The complete list
The 2026 Oscars air Sunday at 4 p.m. from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood as 'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another' square off for the top prize. Follow along as we update the winners list live.
How Gabriela Jaquez became a breakout shooting star for No. 2 UCLA
In late November, Gabriela Jaquez scored 29 points against Tennessee.
Trump's war rhetoric is coarse. It's also heard differently, depending on the audience
President Trump and other administration officials have projected confidence and power in Iran in a coarse tone that is unprecedented, according to experts in wartime rhetoric.
Trump is searching for an endgame to the Iran war
Senior officials privately expressed doubt the Trump administration can achieve the overthrow of Iran's government and the destruction of its nuclear program through military means.
High school baseball and softball: Saturday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores from Saturday.
High school basketball: State championship results
CIF state championship boys and girls basketball scores for Friday and Saturday.
Indian Wells: Daniil Medvedev upsets Carlos Alcaraz to reach final
Daniil Medvedev hands top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz his first loss of the year to advance to the Indian Wells final where he will face Jannik Sinner.
Garfield loses to Branson in Division V state boys' soccer final
Irvine University High claimed the Division IV boys' title on Friday at the inaugural state championships in Sacramento.
Thousands of people disabled by long COVID seek answers
Six years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, doctors are still treating long COVID patients with complex symptoms and unknown futures.
Linux Finally Catches Up to Windows with a Game-Changing Performance Feature
For years, the Linux kernel’s scheduler has been world‑class at balancing loads, yet it missed a crucial, cache‑aware instinct. In modern multi‑core systems, that gap can turn into measurable latency, especially when threads bounce between cores that don’t share the same cache. A new upstream feature, often called Cache Aware Scheduling, is now set to change that equation. A cache‑savvy scheduler arrives At the heart of any OS, the scheduler decides which thread runs where and for how long. In modern CPUs, small private caches (L1 and L2) sit beside each core, while a larger Last Level Cache (LLC, typically L3) is shared among groups of cores. When a task migrates across LLC boundaries, its warm data may vanish from the cache, forcing slower trips to main memory. Cache Aware Scheduling keeps related tasks close to their shared LLC, reducing destructive migrations. By respecting cache topology, the kernel minimizes cold‑start penalties and preserves locality that many workloads desperately need. The result is less thrashing, fewer memory stalls, and more consistent throughput. "Keep tasks close to their data, and the system will keep performance close to its peak." Why this narrows the Windows gap Windows has long leaned on topology‑aware, cache‑sensitive heuristics, especially since the Windows 10 era. That advantage helped Microsoft handle hybrid designs with P‑cores and E‑cores, plus complex cluster and NUMA layouts. With cache awareness integrated upstream, Linux brings parity to this vital dimension, without sacrificing its trademark flexibility. The Linux approach remains deeply configurable, reflecting the ecosystem’s breadth across servers, desktops, and embedded devices. It layers atop existing NUMA‑balancing and energy‑aware logic, refining placement rather than reinventing the wheel. Crucially, it aligns scheduling with the hardware’s real shape, not just with abstract CPU counts. Real‑world gains and who benefits Early tests on Intel Sapphire Rapids platforms point to gains in the 30–45% range for select workloads. Those wins appear in cache‑sensitive tasks like in‑memory analytics, high‑thread compilation, and microservices with tight working‑sets. Games and latency‑bound engines can also feel steadier frame‑times, especially when threads share hot assets. The benefits extend to AMD’s 3D V‑Cache parts, where keeping threads near enlarged cache slices prevents needless misses. Hybrid x86 designs with performance and efficiency cores further profit when cache and core roles are scheduled in concert. Even handhelds running SteamOS can squeeze more out of limited power, translating cache locality into smoother play. Key advantages include: Lower end‑to‑end latency Fewer expensive misses to RAM Better multi‑socket and NUMA behavior Improved energy efficiency More predictable QoS under mixed loads Stronger scaling on dense servers Caveats, tuning, and rollout No scheduler change is purely free, and trade‑offs still exist. Favoring locality can reduce cross‑cluster balance if limits are set too tight. Likewise, fairness and utilization must remain healthy, especially under heterogeneous, bursty workloads. Linux’s implementation is designed to be measured and tunable, not a blunt instrument. It cooperates with energy‑aware scheduling for mobile efficiency, and with NUMA‑balancers on big iron. Expect architecture‑specific refinements as vendors surface richer topology hints and cache‑sharing maps. Upstream integration has begun, with broad distribution adoption likely over the next cycles. Many users will encounter the change through standard kernel updates in 2025–2026, depending on distro cadence. Server‑class kernels may enable or tune it sooner for targeted fleets where cache locality is money in the bank. How to think about performance impact Cache Aware Scheduling amplifies gains when your workload is both CPU‑bound and cache‑sensitive. Think tight inner loops, hot code paths, and datasets that fit snugly in shared LLC. It’s less dramatic for I/O‑bound services or memory‑hungry tasks that blow past cache capacity. Still, even modest locality improvements often translate into smoother tail‑latency, which is where user experience and SLAs typically break. Developers can further help by pinning related threads, batching work, and aligning data to reduce cross‑cluster chatter. The scheduler’s new awareness works best when applications expose good hints. The bottom line By understanding and honoring cache topology, Linux removes a subtle yet costly bottleneck. The kernel’s smarter placement keeps hot data hot and work near where it belongs. That narrows a long‑standing gap with Windows, while preserving the openness and tunability Linux champions. For gamers, creators, and operators, the payoff is practical: more consistent frames, faster builds, and snappier services. For the ecosystem, it’s another step toward hardware‑savvy scheduling that turns transistor complexity into real‑world speed. And for Linux itself, it’s a timely upgrade that matches today’s silicon with tomorrow’s expectations.
UCLA Faculty Association, science advocates host Stand Up for Science protest
Science advocates and UCLA Faculty Association members called on Californians to support a bill that would put scientific research funding on the 2026 ballot at a Saturday protest in Westwood.
Letters to Sports: Bam Adebayo's 83-point game needs asterisk
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on Bam Adebayo surpassing Kobe Bryant, the UCLA women's basketball team, the Rams and more.
Is the ACA driving up healthcare costs? The evidence is mixed
What to know in the debate surrounding the role of the Affordable Care Act in driving up medical costs.
Contributor: Federal power grabs on elections are not about fraud
Trump has called the SAVE Act his top priority. But why? His commission found no widespread problem that needed solving.
Why I want to move back to California after living in Texas
A woman's career took her to San Francisco, Seattle, and Austin, where she bought a house. For her, nothing beats the entrepreneurial spark of the Bay Area.
High school soccer: State championship scores and schedule
CIF State championship boys and girls soccer scores and schedule.
High school baseball and softball: Friday's scores
CIF City Section and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores from Friday.
High school basketball: State championship results and schedule
CIF state championship boys and girls basketball scores and schedule.
UCLA stuns Michigan State to reach Big Ten tournament semifinals
Behind another stellar performance from Donovan Dent, UCLA avenged a loss to Michigan State earlier this season in an 88-84 win the Big Ten tournament.
Aryna Sabalenka reaches Indian Wells final for 3rd time in 4 years
Aryna Sabalenka, a two-time runner-up at Indian Wells, will get another shot at winning after beating Linda Noskova 6-3, 6-4 in the semifinals.
Huntington Beach business leaders talk shop at mayor's breakfast
The annual event, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce, was held Thursday morning at the Pasea Hotel & Spa.
NBC's 'Access Hollywood' is canceled as daytime TV audiences shrink
Talk programs "The Steve Wilko Show" and "Karamo" will also end, reflecting the shift to streaming and the decline in daytime TV viewing.
6 U.S. airmen die in crash; Hegseth says Iran's leader is 'likely disfigured'
Six American airmen deployed to operations against Iran were killed after their KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq, US Central Command said Friday.
Legislators reject Flock’s first political donations in California
Campaign representatives for two Democratic lawmakers said they'd return the money amid concerns that Flock’s data could be accessed by ICE investigators.
A free Xbox Ally X update could deliver up to 30% smoother performance for your handheld games — "Automatic Super Resolution" preview starts soon
Xbox is bringing Automatic Super Resolution to the Xbox Ally X in April. The AI upscaling feature aims to improve performance while keeping games sharp.
Prep talk: Greatest individual performances in state basketball history
A look at some of the top individual performances at the CIF state basketball championships through the years.
Irish comic David Nihill used storytelling to overcome stage fright
Irish comedian and storyteller David Nihill brings his conversational 'Taking Tangents' show to Irvine, Pasadena and Los Angeles from March 13 to 17.
Oscars walks political tightrope as poll shows Californians wary of Hollywood’s influence
Even in California, just 29 percent of voters say Hollywood has a positive impact on American culture, according to a new poll by POLITICO and its partners.
‘Every Brilliant Thing’ review: The interactive Daniel Radcliffe
Daniel Radcliffe stars in the Broadway premiere of 'Every Brilliant Thing,' an interactive performance piece written by Duncan MacMillan and Jonny Donahoe that meditates on what makes life worth living.
First UCSF Health patient to move from total artificial heart to transplant
Milestone procedure gives young father with advanced heart failure a new heart and new future with his family.
Rapid evolution helped a wildflower survive California’s megadrought
Wild scarlet monkeyflowers in California survived a historic drought by relying on a rapid evolution, marking the first time the process has been observed in the wild.
U.S. is in the dark on Mojtaba Khamenei's views on the bomb
Khamenei's deep alliance with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has raised concern that Iran's new leader will depart from his father's long-standing position against building a bomb.
10 projects from Newsom’s mental health bond were supposed to open in 2025. That didn’t happen
CalMatters reports that California’s $6.4 billion mental health bond has not opened any of its first projects, even as Gov. Gavin Newsom says it is beating its goals. The state has missed its target...
Tech billionaires reportedly plotting $500M fund to reshape California politics
(KRON) — Apparently stung by efforts to bring a proposed “billionaire tax” to the ballot next fall, tech billionaires are reportedly plotting an effort to reshape California polit…
New Iranian leader Khamenei vows 'never ending' revenge in first public statement
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei provided a statement for the first time since U.S.-Israeli strikes killed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
OCVIBE UNVEILS DESIGN FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA'S NEWEST LIVE ENTERTAINMENT VENUE
OCVIBE, the 100-acre mixed-use development transforming the area surrounding Honda Center in Orange County, today revealed the design of a new stand-alone, 5,000-person-capacity live entertainment venue opening in early 2027. The OCVIBE Concert Hall marks a major addition to the region's live music infrastructure and a significant step in Orange County's continued emergence as a year-round destination for touring artists and entertainment.
Ultrawealthy Consider $500 Million Fund to Influence California Politics
Silicon Valley billionaires have been seething over the threat of more taxes and regulations at home. Now, a proposed nine-figure fund aims to give wealthy Californians an unprecedented tool to reshape the state’s politics in their favor.
Hollywood's top films were less diverse in 2025, study finds
The percentage of women and people of color holding lead roles in Hollywood's top movies dropped in 2025, according to a new UCLA study.
Several California DAs Call On Legislature to Fix the Mental Health Diversion Law With AB 46 | Riverside County District Attorney
RIVERSIDE – The Riverside District Attorney’s Office is joining the California District Attorneys Association in their statewide call for the California Legislature to pass common sense mental health diversion (MHD) legislation, Assembly Bill 46.
Birmingham playing for Division III state hoops title after losing early in City playoffs
The Patriots regrouped after losing in the City Section playoffs to advance to play Antioch Cornerstone Christian for the title on Friday.
Gov. Gavin Newsom says no ‘imminent threat’ to California after FBI memo on possible Iran drone attacks
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday there is no “imminent threat” to the state following reports that federal authorities had alerted state officials of unverified claims by Iranian-affiliated actors desiring to conduct potential drone attacks.
Newsom announces $1B in Prop 1 funding for health facilities
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced the final round of Prop 1 funding, which will support 'significantly under-resourced' regions in the state.
Rep. Costa Brings Together Central Valley Health Care Providers to Discuss Federal Funding Challenges
FRESNO, Calif. - This week, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) met with Central Valley health care providers to discuss challenges facing local hospitals and clinics.
Hundreds of California businesses registered with Secretary of State may be fraudulent, investigation finds
Hundreds of California business registrations may be fraudulent, investigation finds
Identity theft experts say criminals are creating fake business entities by targeting a specific population: legal immigrants.
Hundreds of California businesses registered with Secretary of State may be fraudulent, investigation finds
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New vision for old Sunrise Mall could play 'catalytic role' as city leaders mull sports center
The Citrus Heights City Council will consider a proposal to transform the old Sunrise Mall location into a "first facility of its kind in California" as a home-to-sports complex, complete with full-size ice rinks, turf fields and a concert arena, according to organizers from The Mettle Shop.
Behind the Crown & Anchor – Delivering Royal Caribbean’s Next-Level Entertainment
Royal Caribbean delivers the ultimate entertainment at sea – from Broadway-caliber productions and original shows to high-diving AquaTheater performances, Olympic-level ice skating shows and immersive live music across the fleet. In the episode of Behind the Crown & Anchor, go behind the curtain of Royal Caribbean’s entertainment innovation - spotlighting the creatives, performers, production teams and technology that power these next-generation experiences.
California's Charming Los Angeles Suburb Boasts Artsy Vibes And Entertainment
The California Los Angeles suburb of Moorpark, in Ventura County, boasts artsy vibes, entertainment for adults and kids, festivals, and a walkable downtown.
Behind the Crown & Anchor Short – Delivering Royal Caribbean’s Next-Level Entertainment
Royal Caribbean delivers the ultimate entertainment at sea – from Broadway-caliber productions and original shows to high-diving AquaTheater performances, Olympic-level ice skating shows and immersive live music across the fleet. In the episode of Behind the Crown & Anchor, go behind the curtain of Royal Caribbean’s entertainment innovation - spotlighting the creatives, performers, production teams and technology that power these next-generation experiences.
Healthcare Uses Specialized Language. It Needs Specialized AI, Too.
The potential generative AI in healthcare is enormous. They can generate patient education materials or clinical notes in seconds, flag incomplete documentation to keep care on track, or even suggest differential diagnoses . But when generalist models encounter the specialized “dialects” used across medical fields, they can miss critical clinical meaning—even when they read every word correctly. The result can be flawed decisions and eroding clinician trust. Healthcare organizations should treat AI like a supervised trainee: adapt models to clinical specialties, require transparent reasoning, and calibrate automation with human oversight.
California Democrats Have Made a Mess of the Governor’s Race
As the California Democratic Party gathered in San Francisco last month for its convention, reporters had a frequent question for the retiring political king- (and queen-) maker, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi: Was her state really on the verge of electing a Republican to succeed Governor Gavin Newsom, as a growing number of partisans had begun to fear?
GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. to Give Business Update and Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results on March 25, 2026
SAN JOSE, Calif., March 11, 2026--GCT Semiconductor Holding, Inc. to Give Business Update and Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results on March 25, 2026
Tilly music video proves AI won't be putting actors out of work soon
A year ago, AI 'actress' Tilly Norwood outraged Hollywood. The music video 'she' just released proves that AI can't replace human actors.
Yamaha is leaving California after nearly 50 years
Yamaha Motor Corp. U.S.A. is the latest company to leave California, seeking increased efficiency and profitability.
Pleasant Valley 6th Graders Lead the Way in Supporting Science Camp
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. – Pleasant Valley Middle School (PVM) students Emmy Emmons and Hazel Gillihan recently became the first students to present at the Gold Oak Union School District (GOUSD) February Board Meeting, sharing their experiences at Science Camp at Sly Park Environmental Education Center in Pollock Pines this past September. Working as a […]
Rising gas prices affect San Joaquin County small businesses, gig workers
Gas prices are soaring in California. This is directly impacting small business food trucks and delivery drivers in San Joaquin County.
High school basketball: boys' and girls' regional finals results from Tuesday
CIF Southern Section boys' and girls' playoff basketball results.
Palisades comes up just short against Bakersfield Christian
Jack Levey’s three-pointer at the buzzer was off target and Palisades lost to Bakersfield Christian in the Southern California Regional Division II final.
A surprising percentage of produce from the nation’s largest supplier contains ‘forever’ pesticides
Nearly 40% of California-grown nonorganic produce has residues from pesticides made from potentially toxic PFAS chemicals that can remain in the body for years.
Prep sports roundup: Harvard-Westlake pulls out 5-4 baseball win over Sierra Canyon
Ira Rootman delivers two-run single in the seventh to rally Harvard-Westlake in Mission League opener.
California Democrats hope new polling will nudge candidates to exit
The California Democratic Party chair said Tuesday that the party is spending “multiple six figures” to conduct and post six surveys of the race.
War with Iran fuels Russian oil boom — and trouble for Ukraine
War with Iran drives oil prices higher, boosting Russian energy revenues and shifting global attention from Ukraine as Moscow gains economic leverage.
Murrieta Mesa is new No. 1 team in Southland softball rankings
Murrieta Mesa is unbeaten in 11 games this season and move ahead of JSerra into the top-ranked position.
California Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index
California comment on February SBET
Studio Display XDR White Paper Reveals New Color System and Future Calibration Feature
Apple's newly published Studio Display XDR Technology Overview white paper reveals two notable display technologies: a forthcoming Full Calibration feature and a new color measurement model called Apple CMF 2026. According to the document, a future macOS update will introduce Full Calibration, a feature that allows users to recalibrate key display characteristics using professional measurement equipment.
With U.S. at war with Iran, political upheaval could hit World Cup
Conflict between the U.S. and Iran threatens to put politics at the center of the 2026 World Cup instead of soccer's most prestigious showcase.
Billionaire Brin Now Bets on a Republican to Govern California
Sergey Brin is spending millions of dollars to influence California politics, bankrolling two rival gubernatorial candidates and other political efforts, just months after ditching the state for Nevada.
Mental health solutions for the digital age
Ask the digital natives of Gen Z about the source of their biggest mental health challenges, and most will say social media and AI.Several of the nearly 400 guests at the third annual Gen Z Wellness Summit, presented by the Friends of Semel Teen Advisory Council at UCLA on March 8, explicitly named the endless stream of content on their phones as serious stressors. “Everybody is addicted to (Tik Tok) as if they were addicted to substances,” said Jantin Asmar, 17, a senior at Virtual Academy in Antelope Valley. “We’re always chasing that dopamine. We’re expecting that dopamine rush and it’s really decaying our interactions with others.” High school student Jantin Asmar was among nearly 400 people who attended the third annual Gen Z Wellness Summit. (Photo by Sandy Cohen) Even young teens feel pressure to be on social media constantly, both to consume content and collect “likes,” said 13-year-olds Chloe and Sophia, both students at Brentwood School. “Everyone’s always on, and you miss stuff if you’re not on it,” Chloe said, adding that social media’s emphasis on appearances is leading to eating disorders: “That’s a big thing for our generation.”The incessant influx of images and updates creates expectations that “weigh teenagers down,” said Linda Kou, 16, a junior at San Gabriel High School.Even though digital spaces allow people to connect with others beyond their immediate surroundings, it doesn’t always translate to real-life community, said Kelah Morgan, 17, a senior at Animo South Los Angeles Charter High School. High school students Kelah Morgan, left, and Linda Kou, shared about the challenges presented by social media. (Photo by Sandy Cohen) “Even if you see people saying that they relate to you online, it might be hard to find people in your personal life who you see every day who you feel comfortable enough to say, ‘You see me online, but this is me in real life and what I’m actually going through,’” she said.Solutions for our digital timesThe Gen Z Wellness Summit was intentionally designed as a free, in-person gathering where young people interested in mental health from across the southland could meet in person. “Peer support is the most important element of maintaining our mental health in community,” said Helena Hansen, MD, PhD, director of UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior.Keynote speakers at the summit addressed AI, social connection and self-empowerment, while breakout sessions included discussions about eating disorders, dating, substance use, phone detox and breathwork. Here are some of the day’s top takeaways:Beware of FOPO: Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD, a psychology professor at Columbia University, said that rather than FOMO, or fear of missing out, we ought to be more aware of FOPO: fear of people’s opinions. “Just think about how much your FOPO might be holding you back in your life,” Dr. Kaufman said. “And just that inner contemplation should be enough for you to change your life, because there’s so many things we don’t go after because we have debilitating FOPO.”We don’t need to feel like we’re the best – or what he called “narcissistic self-esteem” – but it’s helpful to acknowledge our own worth, recognize our good qualities and develop self-belief in the skills and talents we’ve cultivated. When we have that – dignity and self-respect, without needing everyone to like us – FOPO is less of a concern.Self-reflection is most effective in community: “When we try to self-reflect alone, we sometimes ruminate,” said Ira Bedzow, PhD, executive director of the Emory University Purpose Project. “But when we self-reflect with people that we trust … (it) allows us to hold ourselves accountable to different ways of seeing and different ways of hearing and different ways of being.”Opening up about our experiences and listening to others are skills we can develop, Dr. Bedzow said.He invited students to participate in what he called a “fishbowl exercise,” where four students sat in a small circle, surrounded by a dozen or so students forming a larger circle. Those in the inner circle answered such questions as: “What stops you from being you today?” and “What helps you feel most like you?”Within minutes, the group in the small circle (the fishbowl), were sharing intimately about their life challenges as those in the outer circle nodded in understanding.After the exercise, one participant said, “I felt like I wasn’t alone, that it wasn’t just me who feels that way.”Another remarked on how “personal” it felt to share face-to-face with others, even strangers.Don’t let AI crush your creativity: Theoretical neuroscientist Vivienne Ming, PhD, has been studying artificial intelligence for more than 20 years. And while she said “it’s reasonable to be concerned” about the fast-growing technology, it can also help humans become better problem-solvers when used strategically.“The smartest thing on the planet today are humans and machines working together creatively,” Dr. Ming said. “What gets more valuable in humans as machines get smarter? Our ability to explore the unknown.“Your unique voice is literally your value to the world … but most of us for most of our lives have been taught to not be unique,” she continued. “Be your own person. Celebrate being different. It is genuinely, measurably, truly valuable.”In a breakout session called “Phone Detox? IYKYK: Living Your Story IRL” led by Don Grant, PhD, students shared their frustrations with AI compromising academic work, art and creativity.“Art is a translation of human experience,” one participant said. “When people use AI, they diminish their own human experience.”Dr. Grant urged them, as “the last generation to remember a world before AI,” to remember the power of imagination and creativity – and to act on it.Remember that social media distorts perceptions: Stuart B. Murray, PhD, PsyD, who directs the Eating Disorders Program and Translational Research in Eating Disorders Program at UCLA, asked the students in his breakout session to take a spontaneous selfie and edit it to conform with society’s beauty standards. All 20 girls in the room immediately got to work, thickening their hair, slimming their faces, plumping their lips.“The pressure to look like what we present on social media can be crippling,” Dr. Murray said. “We now know that social media use is part of a causal pathway into an eating disorder.”Adolescents and young adults are most at risk of developing an eating disorder, he said, with one in three students on college campuses exhibiting clinically meaningful eating-disorder symptoms. More than 4 million people in California will have an eating disorder in their lifetime.Even for those who don’t develop anorexia or bulimia, the ubiquity of modified images online distorts what we consider normal, making us feel worse about ourselves. Remembering that, he and other speakers said, might inspire us to log off occasionally and spend time in the real world with people who love us as we are.
Poison-pill effort to cancel proposed billionaire tax hits voters' mailboxes
California voters are being urged to put a poison-pill effort on the November ballot that would nullify a controversial proposed tax on the state’s billionaires.
Prep talk: Bell's baseball team is surging with 8-1 record
After winning City title in 2024, Bell's baseball team returns to its winning ways this season and has picked up some big victories already.
High school baseball and softball: Monday's scores
CIF City and Southern Section high school baseball and softball scores for Monday's games.
California lawmakers, advocates decry cuts to undocumented immigrant health care
Newsom’s budget imposes work requirements on Medi-Cal for undocumented immigrants.
California cut health care for undocumented immigrants. One lawmaker wants it back
Democrats and Republicans criticize Gov. Gavin Newsom’s handling of health care for undocumented immigrants for different reasons. One lawmaker is trying to restore health care services he cut.
U.S. and Israeli war in Iran, which Trump says will be 'short term,' has global reach
In less than two weeks, the Trump administration has instigated a truly global conflict, and with no clear path to resolution.
Marco Rubio is the most powerful Latino U.S. politician ever. Heaven help us all
Here's a reminder that no matter how high and mighty you get in Trump's White House, a Latino is still an exotic 'other.'