USC removes ID checks, reopens to public
According to the announcement, the decision to change the protocols was made after the university analyzed its perimeter operations before and after May 2024.
Student loan wage garnishment could start soon: Here's what you can do
Student loan borrowers who default on their loans could see 15% of their paychecks docked by the federal government soon.
Trump administration cuts UCLA research grants
The action follows months of student complaints and campus protests that escalated after the Hamas attack on Israel and the war in Gaza.
UCLA reaches $6 million settlement with Jewish students
The U.S. Department of Justice separately determined that UCLA violated the civil rights of Jewish and Israeli students by failing to address "severe, pervasive and objectively offensive harassment."
Best back-to-school deals for 2025: Apple, Allbirds, Staples and more
Apple, Walmart, Staples, Nordstrom and more are offering big back-to-school savings this summer. Here are the best deals to shop before class starts.
Fear over ICE raids impacting SoCal summer programs
A high school in LA is facing a challenging start to its football season as ICE raids in nearby neighborhoods have instilled fear among student athletes, many of whom are children of immigrants.
LA Angels host 800+ for annual back-to-school event
The Angels Baseball Foundation brought in more than 800 students for the team's annual back-to-school event.
California home to some of America's least-educated cities, study says
California and Texas have multiple cities among the top 20 least-educated nationwide.
Department of Education suspends student loan forgiveness under IBR. What it means for borrowers
The Income-Based Repayment plan provides borrowers with a feasible option to repay their student loans, and here’s what you need to know.
Back-to-school shopping starts earlier as parents try to beat tariffs
Back-to-school shopping is starting earlier than ever as families try to get ahead of rising prices driven by tariffs and inflation.
School bus involved in multi-car crash in Arleta
Multiple vehicles, including an LAUSD bus, were involved in the crash.
Supreme Court says Trump's Education Department layoffs can resume
The Supreme Court is allowing President Donald Trump to put his plan to dismantle the Education Department back on track and go through with laying off nearly 1,400 employees.
Trump administration bars undocumented children from Head Start program
The Trump administration will block undocumented immigrants from accessing Head Start and other programs, saying it is restoring integrity to federal benefits. Advocates warn of harm to vulnerable children.
Trump administration resuming interest charges for nearly 8M student loan borrowers
The Department of Education is expected to resume student loan interest payments on Aug. 1.
Title IX: Trump administration suing California over transgender athlete policies
The state’s current policy allows athletes to participate in sports "consistent with" their gender identity.
Student loan forgiveness program getting Trump overhaul: What’s changing
Here’s a look at how President Trump and the Education Department are looking to reshape the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which cancels student debt for some employees after 10 years.


















