Hoarding disorder is a mental health condition where persistent difficulty discarding items leads to overwhelming clutter, unsafe living conditions, and emotional distress. It is driven by a mix of anxiety, attachment to possessions, and decision-making challenges, though it can be treated through targeted therapy and gradual behavior change.
Housing, energy, food and gas are four essential household expenses, and their rising costs are forcing residents—especially lower-income households—to make difficult trade-offs, Assemblymember Rhodesia Ransom (D-Stockton) said at a conference on affordability last week in Sacramento.
If you want your data to be secure in the digital age, identity theft protection should be a top concern. Some of the most effective methods to protect personal information include using a password manager, multi-factor authentication, and more.
As California confronts rising insurance costs, market instability, and growing concerns about access and equity, the race for the state’s top insurance regulator is drawing increased attention.
Post-launch monitoring enables medical device manufacturers to detect safety issues, track real-world performance, and maintain regulatory compliance after a product reaches the market. Pre-market trials are limited in size and scope and cannot fully account for the diversity of patients and clinical conditions encountered in everyday practice.
As you enjoy your youth, you should think about retirement income planning. Many retirees face financial suffering because of some planning errors they made in their younger years, such as not considering longevity, ignoring inflation, or claiming Social Security too early. If you aren’t too careful, these mistakes can make it hard for you to enjoy your senior years.
Walk-in bathtub installation makes bathing safer, easier, and far more comfortable without sacrificing a polished, high-end feel. It removes the need to step over a tall tub wall, adds built-in support, and turns a routine task into a more relaxing, low-stress experience. For homeowners planning or upgrading for comfort, it is a practical change that delivers immediate impact.
L.A. finishes 53–29, wins the Pacific Division, then meets a buzzsaw in OKC
The Los Angeles Angels have spent the first weeks of the 2026 season searching for stability on the mound.
Mookie Betts returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup Monday night, giving the club back one of baseball’s most accomplished players after a five-week absence caused by a right oblique strain.
UCLA slugger Megan Grant made NCAA softball history Saturday, blasting her 38th home run of the season to set the Division I single-season record.
Even though public attitudes have shifted, advocates say the fight for LGBTQ rights in California remains far from over — a reality Equality California confronts through outreach, policy advocacy and community support.
Black elected officials, civil rights attorneys, and grassroots organizers from across California convened in a virtual conference on May 1 to sound the alarm following an April 29 U.S. Supreme Court decision they say has severely weakened a cornerstone of the Voting Rights Act — warning that the ruling poses a direct threat to minority voting power and representation.
Various youth organizations and youth-led initiatives participated in legislative advocacy days last month at the California State Capitol to amplify the voices of Black communities and help cultivate the next generation of leaders.
In May 2024, Naila Jackson launched Network Navigator as a one-day event designed to connect Greater Birmingham-based small business owners with the resources they needed to grow their companies. But she couldn’t stop there. Today, Network Navigator is an independent nonprofit organization serving local entrepreneurs year-round with an online platform of resources and a variety of educational programming.
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It’s often the businesses that don’t realize they’re underinsured until it’s too late. Rather than putting yourself at risk, it’s better to reassess your policy and make sure that there are no glaring gaps that can result in major losses.
On April 28, Black-led organizations from across California that fight prejudice, hostility, or violence directed at individuals based on their race, ethnic origin, or skin color, joined with other anti-hate groups at the California State Capitol for a “Stop the Hate Day of Action.”
Mental health challenges among young people remain persistently high, and many students and families are still trying to understand how best to respond.
Shohei Ohtani has already built one of the most unique careers in baseball history, but the Dodgers star recently added something new to his résumé.
