Several San Fernando Valley schools locked down after receiving threatening, possible 'swatting', phone calls

A number of schools in the San Fernando Valley were briefly placed on lockdown Tuesday morning following unsubstantiated reports of an individual outside the school premises, allegedly armed with a firearm.

Tustin hangar fire: Schools to remain closed, virtual learning in place

All Tustin USD campuses will remain closed Tuesday and students will participate in virtual learning, after school officials learned that preparations are underway for the teardown of a massive World War II blimp hangar.

Melanie's Law coming to LAUSD in January
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Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Melanie's Law in October, which will require life-saving prevention and response resources for fentanyl overdoses in middle and high schools. The law is named after Melanie Ramos, who fatally overdosed on fentanyl at a Hollywood school last year.

From Taylor Swift to Rick Ross, pop culture courses are engaging new swath of law students

Law professors across the country are increasingly drawing on popular culture and celebrities to engage a new generation of students and contextualize complicated concepts in the real world.

Lyft bans driver suspected of raping USC student

A Lyft driver accused of raping a USC student the morning after Halloween has been banned on the rideshare platform, the company announced.

Push to ban cell phones in schools
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Some middle and high school students suffer from a condition known as being "chronically online."

California school lunches face milk carton shortage

The problem is not a shortage of milk itself, but the cardboard cartons, and it could impact lunchrooms in California, New York and other states.

USC defensive coordinator Alex Grinch fired

USC defensive coordinator Alex Grinch has been fired, coach Lincoln Riley announced Sunday.

Alleged rape of USC student by Lyft driver on Halloween prompts ride-share safety concerns on campus

Fear and apprehension loom over the USC campus as students grapple with their safety in the wake of an alleged rape that occurred following a Halloween Lyft ride. The incident has cast a long shadow on the campus, prompting renewed concerns about the security of ride-sharing services.

USC driver says Lyft driver raped her
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Fear and apprehension loom over the USC campus as students grapple with their safety in the wake of an alleged rape that occurred following a Halloween Lyft ride. The incident has cast a long shadow on the campus, prompting renewed concerns about the security of ride-sharing services.

USC student allegedly raped by Lyft driver

Officials at the University of Southern California were warning students to remain vigilant following an alleged disturbing incident that happened near campus.

Van Nuys High School stabbing: Brawl between 11 students leaves 4 injured; 3 students detained

A brawl on the campus of Van Nuys High School sent three students to hospitals Wednesday. Two of them sustained stab wounds, one was hurt as the result of battery, and three other students were detained for questioning.

Nonprofit inspires Black boys to become lifelong readers

Research shows young Black boys are especially vulnerable when it comes to reading proficiency. A nonprofit organization has a mission to inspire them to become lifelong readers.

Colorado football robbed: Jewelry stolen from players' locker room at Rose Bowl Stadium

Pasadena police are investigating the alleged theft of items from the Colorado Buffaloes' locker room during the game against UCLA at Rose Bowl Stadium over the weekend.