LAUSD announces COVID protocols for 22-23 school year

The Los Angeles Unified School District revealed its COVID safety protocols for the upcoming school year, which begins Aug. 15. There will be no mandatory testing and no required use of masks indoors or outdoors.

500 pairs of shoes stolen from nonprofit in back-to-back break-ins at Tarzana office

“For many of our students, these are the only running shoes they will get all year. It’s upsetting to think that these materials were taken from the children in our community who need them most,” Students Run LA said in a statement.

Judge deals blow to LAUSD student COVID vaccination mandate

A judge ruled in favor of the father of a 12-year-old student who challenged LAUSD's student coronavirus vaccine mandate, finding that the resolution approving the directive clashes with state law.

Judge deals blow to LAUSD student COVID vaccination mandate
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Three months after hearing arguments and taking the case under submission, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff reversed his tentative ruling.

LAUSD updates COVID testing guidance

The Los Angeles Unified School District announced it has updated its COVID-19 requirements following guidance of medical advisors and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.

2 LAUSD board members seek reelection; 1 seat up for grabs

Two LAUSD Board of Education members are looking to retain their seats in Tuesday's election, while four candidates are vying to claim an open seat on the panel that will face difficult decisions brought on by a shrinking budget, declining enrollment and questions about the future of the School Police Department.

LAUSD issues alert on fentanyl-laced pills
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The Los Angeles Unified School District issued a warning about pills laced with fentanyl.

Unvaccinated students banned from graduation ceremony at Granada Hills Charter

A group of parents and students at Granada Hills Charter High School rallied outside the campus Tuesday in opposition to a policy that will bar students who aren't vaccinated against COVID-19 from participating in graduation ceremonies.

Special Report: Gil Gamez
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Gil Gamez, LAUSD's Police Union President, joins the Special Report to react to law enforcement's handling of the Uvalde, Texas school shooting.

LAUSD addresses safety in wake of Uvalde, Texas school shooting
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LAUSD addressed school safety protocols in the wake of Tuesday's horrific shooting at the Uvalde, Texas elementary school earlier in the week.

LAUSD expands safety protocols following Texas school shooting

According to Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, the district will conduct an "access assessment" to reduce points of entry to campuses.

LAUSD expands safety protocols
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Entirely fenced-off campuses with one entrance/exit during school hours, extra patrols and additional safety officers are all additions made in the last decade to prevent intrusions.

LA-area officials react to Texas shooting, call for gun control

Los Angeles-area officials are renewing calls for tougher gun control as news spread of the latest mass shooting in the United States -- this one at a Texas elementary school.

SoCal schools react to deadly Texas shooting
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The deadly Texas shooting that claimed the lives of 19 children is raising concerns for local teachers, students, and parents.

LAUSD expects to lose as much as 30% of its enrollment

Some of the reasons include classroom size, COVID-19, and reasons beyond their control-- like families moving out of the state and a drop in immigration.