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Writer explores what it’s like to live with Alzheimer's

Confronted by her own grandmother’s illness, writer and neuroscientist Lisa Genova started her exploration of Alzheimer’s with one question: What does it actually feel like to have the disease? Her resulting novel, “Still Alice,” was adapted into a film that has been nominated for an Academy Award. Jeffrey Brown interviews Genova about why she turned to fiction.

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The LA Olympics are 3 years away. Here's a first look at the schedule
The LA Olympics are 3 years away. Here's a first look at the schedule
Los Angeles is officially three years out from the Olympic Games and to mark the occasion, organizers on Monday released a preview of the competition schedule.
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How Will Trump’s Mega Bill Impact Health Care in California?
How Will Trump’s Mega Bill Impact Health Care in California?
The newly signed “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” marks the most sweeping overhaul of the U.S. social safety net in decades.
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Santa Clara County immigrants are self-deporting
Santa Clara County immigrants are self-deporting
Across Santa Clara County, a new phenomenon is happening: immigrants are choosing to self-deport.
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Worksite immigration raids are supposed to free up jobs for citizens. Here’s what really happens
Worksite immigration raids are supposed to free up jobs for citizens. Here’s what really happens
Research shows worksite immigration raids can depress local economies as people stay home and stop spending money. So far, they aren’t known to free up jobs for citizens.
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