ALMA Backyard Farms: Fighting food insecurity and more
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ALMA Backyard Farms provides food and second chances for those in the community who need them. We talked to one of the founders about their mission to help out and give back.

Milestone anniversary in the fight against Covid
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One year ago, the first Covid vaccine became available...lines were long and the demand was high. Today vaccines are plentiful but cases are still high due in part to all the variants. We talked to an expert about where we are now in the fight one year later.

Petition to recast Black Panther's T'Challa gains momentum on social media
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After the death of Chadwick Boseman, Disney said they would not recast the role of T'Challa. A new petition circulating online is urging Disney to do just that. Emmanual "E-Man" Noisette explains why he thinks this is what Boseman would have wanted.

Dating tips for the New Year
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Dating expert Monique Kelley has some unique ways to find love in 2022.

'Latina' drops historic cover
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Lots of year end magazine covers are popping up out there...but one in particular is historic for 'Latina' ...one of the women behind it explains the decision to feature MJ Rodriguez front and center.

Covid survivor back on track
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They say what doesn't kill you makes you stronger...and one 76 year old is proof of that! We talked to Al Vaughn, a man who was hospitalized with covid, on a ventilator, and put into a medically induced coma. He not only survived...now Al's training for a half marathon!

Helping children and adolescents through mental health adversity
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Last week Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy issued a public health advisory on the mental health challenges confronting youth, warning of a looming crisis that started before the pandemic hit. Since then, symptoms of depression and anxiety have gone way up, as well as suicide attempts by teens. Dr. Loretta Whitson, Executive Director of the California Association of School Counselors joined Good Day LA with advice on what to look for, and where to turn for help when it comes to our kids and their mental health.

Planning for Travel Emergencies
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Edyta Satchell, an author who calls herself "America's Travel Wellness Expert" says lots of peopleare eager to travel again especially since most of winter vacation travelers stayed at home last year. According to Generali Global Assistance the most common emergencies during travel are medical issues, vehicle issues, lost belonging, travel delays, illness, natural disasters. How can Americans prepare for the unforeseen circumstances that can ruin their dream vacation?Edyta has the tips you need and mistakes you can avoid so that unexpected occurrences don't become big problems when you travel.

Project Recover efforts told in new documentary, To What Remains
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Project Recover is the subject of a new documentary, 'To What Remains'. Project Recover cofounder, Dr. Pat Scannon, and Project Recover President, Dr. Derek Abbey joined GDLA to discuss their work.

Santa Monica Place offering an array of festive holiday fun for the whole family
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This holiday season, Santa Monica Place is offering an array of festive activities for the whole family to enjoy. Visitors and shoppers will catch special performances by the dancing sensation, Santa Monica Beach Belles and ballerina performances inside the 14-foot larger-than-life Snow Globe, live DJ holiday sets, visits with Santa, Pet Photos with Santa as well as festive light displays and a 50-foot iconic Christmas tree in Center Plaza.

Sharon Gless talks about new memoir and explains the fear that got 'Cagney & Lacey' cancelled three times
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Gless has starred in nine television series and several movies throughout her career. She talks about her experiences in Hollywood and her own personal life in the new memoir 'Apparently There Were Complaints'.

Why learning a trade career could pay off big time down the road
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Certain careers will never go away because it takes a certain skill set to do the job...along with lots of intelligence. We talked to the head of 'Explore the Trades' and she explained how learning skills in plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical trades now opens up several possibilities in the future.

6 Year-Old's Inspiring Pre-Game Pep Talk
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Six Year-Old Callan Perks won the chance to be coach for a day of the Peterborough Petes in Ontario, Canada. And he did not disappoint! Callan's rousing pre-game speech has gone viral and garnered international attention. "Coach Cal" joined us on Good Day LA to deliver another terrific pep talk and speak with one of his favorite hockey players, Peterborough Petes center Tucker Robertson.

Boomerang Employees: Getting your old job back
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A record number of people quit their jobs during the pandemic. Many of those same people are now looking for their old jobs back. They're being called "Boomerang Employees" and according to Andres Lares with the Shapiro Negotiations Institute, it's one of the biggest hiring trends happening right now. Andres joined us on Good Day LA with tips for those looking to return to their old jobs.

L.A. County Youth Commissioner gives perspective on crime in Los Angeles
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L.A. County Youth Commissioner, Ricardo Ortega, joined Good Day LA to continue the conversation on crime in Los Angeles. The L.A. County Youth Commission is a youth led organization that advises the county on new legislation and makes policy recommendations regarding children, families and their communities.