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.

Rosemead HS closed due to apparent shooting threat targeting Texas school

A social media threat apparently made by a student in Texas that targeted a school identified only as "RHS" led to the closure of Rosemead High School as a precaution Friday -- but investigators have determined that there is no threat to the Southland school.

UCLA reinstates indoor mask mandate due to rising COVID cases

Citing rising COVID-19 cases across the county and on campus, UCLA Friday will reinstate an indoor mask-wearing mandate for all students, staff and visitors at campus facilities.

UCLA reinstates indoor mask mandate
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Citing rising COVID-19 cases across the county and on campus, UCLA Friday will reinstate an indoor mask-wearing mandate for all students, staff and visitors at campus facilities.

How to talk to your kids about school shootings

The 18-year-old gunman who slaughtered 19 children and two teachers at a Texas elementary school barricaded himself inside a single classroom and "began shooting anyone that was in his way," authorities said Wednesday in detailing the latest mass killing to rock the U.S.

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.

Surge in bulletproof backpack sales
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Three companies are selling bulletproof backpacks and all claim a surge in sales in the wake of the Texas school shooting

LA County schools report COVID uptick again

Los Angeles County's health director voiced concern again about rising numbers of COVID-19 cases at schools in its latest data, mirroring similar increases in the community at large.

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.

Gun, ammo found in desk of 2nd grade student in California: officials

A gun and a loaded magazine were found in a second-grade student’s desk at a California school after other students alerted the staff that a classmate had brought the weapon, officials said.

Talking to your kids about the Texas school shooting
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The 18-year-old gunman who slaughtered 19 children and two teachers at a Texas elementary school barricaded himself inside a single classroom and ?began shooting anyone that was in his way,? authorities said Wednesday in detailing the latest mass killing to rock the U.S.

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.