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 Foodies of all backgrounds headed to La Plaza de Cultura y Artes to learn the secrets of time honored Mexican cooking traditions, including how to make multi-colored corn tortillas from scratch. Click here to watch.
You can watch more stories like this on Channel 92 or 94 on most cable systems, or anytime here. Catch up on LA County Close-Up here.
At Your Service
Shop Local Business Labs Series
 The LA County Department of Economic Opportunity is hosting a free, hands-on workshop series designed to help small business owners build digital skills, adopt modern tools, and stay competitive in today’s economy.
Across five in-person events, participants will receive expert guidance, practical training, and one-on-one support in key areas, including business growth and innovation, operational efficiency, and long-term economic resilience. Register today at opportunity.lacounty.gov/shoplocallabsseries.
Out and About
La Brea Tar Pits Insider Tour
 Get your backstage pass to the Ice Age with La Brea Tar Pits first-ever Insider Tour! Join an expert guide on select dates for a tour of the beloved site, meet researchers making daily discoveries, sort real micro fossils, and fuel crucial research while inspiring the next generation of paleontologists.
For more information, please visit tarpits.org/tar-pits-insider-museum-tour.
In Case You Missed It
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
 February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Abuse in relationships can start early. If you or someone you know is experiencing dating violence, visit loveisrespect.org or call 1-866-331-9474 or reach out to the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 for 24/7 confidential support.
The LA County Department of Public Health's Office of Violence Prevention developed the Check for Respect Teen Dating Violence Prevention Toolkit, a resource designed to help teens and young adults recognize the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships. It also provides guidance for adults who work with youth to help them recognize when a young person may be in an unsafe relationship and how to connect them with support.
Photo Finish
Photo: Los Angeles County / Mayra Beltran Vasquez
Lunar New Year event at Whittier Narrows Natural Area and Nature Center in South El Monte.
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