LA Metro approves massive $25B underground rail line to bypass 405 Freeway
The Los Angeles Metro Board has unanimously selected an underground heavy rail route to connect the San Fernando Valley to the Westside, a transformative $25 billion project aimed at providing a high-speed alternative to the 405 Freeway.
The Los Angeles Metro Board has unanimously selected an underground heavy rail route to connect the San Fernando Valley to the Westside, a transformative $25 billion project aimed at providing a high-speed alternative to the 405 Freeway.
Daughter of LA mayoral candidate Austin Beutner dies at 22
Emily Beutner, daughter of LA mayoral candidate Austin Beutner, has died at 22.
Emily Beutner, daughter of LA mayoral candidate Austin Beutner, has died at 22.
Los Angeles school policy discriminates against white students, lawsuit claims
The 1776 Project Foundation has filed a federal lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging that its long-standing desegregation policies provide unconstitutional race-based advantages to non-white students.
The 1776 Project Foundation has filed a federal lawsuit against the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging that its long-standing desegregation policies provide unconstitutional race-based advantages to non-white students.
Student loans: Trump administration delays plan to withhold pay for borrowers in default
An announcement from the Education Department on Friday said involuntary collections on federal student loans will remain on hold as the agency finalizes new repayment plans.
An announcement from the Education Department on Friday said involuntary collections on federal student loans will remain on hold as the agency finalizes new repayment plans.
Students: Apply now for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program offering full tuition, books, room and board
Applications are now being accepted for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 1890 National Scholars Program.
Applications are now being accepted for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) 1890 National Scholars Program.
Is educational book on animal sex too much for middle school? Florida district gives it the OK
A children’s book that includes illustrations of animals mating will remain on the shelves of several Orange County middle school libraries after a divided school board vote, despite objections from some parents and board members.
A children’s book that includes illustrations of animals mating will remain on the shelves of several Orange County middle school libraries after a divided school board vote, despite objections from some parents and board members.
Reported sexual assault near UCLA fraternity house under investigation
UCLA police are investigating a reported sexual assault that occurred Sunday near a fraternity house.
UCLA police are investigating a reported sexual assault that occurred Sunday near a fraternity house.
Mom charged with murder for Santa Monica baby's death
24-year-old Carmen Anita Degregg has been charged with murder following the death of her baby, who was 17 months old.
24-year-old Carmen Anita Degregg has been charged with murder following the death of her baby, who was 17 months old.
New California immigration laws 2026 cover rights, student protections
While California officials call these laws necessary "guardrails," the federal government maintains it has sole authority over immigration enforcement.
While California officials call these laws necessary "guardrails," the federal government maintains it has sole authority over immigration enforcement.
New California laws in 2026 include plastic bag ban, food delivery refunds -- see the full list
Hundreds of new laws were approved this year in California, and many of them will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
Hundreds of new laws were approved this year in California, and many of them will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
New laws going into effect in California in 2026
Some of the laws address immigration, crime, consumer protections, and education.
Some of the laws address immigration, crime, consumer protections, and education.
Basketball game between USC, Brown canceled in aftermath of deadly shooting
All tickets for USC's game against Brown will be honored Sunday. More information will be sent to those who already purchased tickets.
All tickets for USC's game against Brown will be honored Sunday. More information will be sent to those who already purchased tickets.
Insects found in USC dining hall food, student-run media reports
Videos and pictures showed bugs crawling over the food served on USC's campus.
Videos and pictures showed bugs crawling over the food served on USC's campus.
Insects found in USC dining hall food
Videos and pictures show insects on a campus dining hall food.
Videos and pictures show insects on a campus dining hall food.
Southern California girls' basketball team van burglarized
The theft devastated the team, as they struggle to replace stolen items and continue their season. Some of the stolen items include uniforms, laptops, and even homework.
The theft devastated the team, as they struggle to replace stolen items and continue their season. Some of the stolen items include uniforms, laptops, and even homework.
Man breaks into daycare center to grab child
A man was seen breaking into a daycare center to allegedly grab his daughter.
A man was seen breaking into a daycare center to allegedly grab his daughter.
Driver hospitalized after LAUSD bus catches fire under 210 Freeway
No students were on board at the time of the fire, officials said.
No students were on board at the time of the fire, officials said.
Dept. of Education reaches deal to end SAVE plan: What this means for student loan borrowers
On Tuesday, the Dept. of Education announced that it had reached a proposed settlement agreement that, if given court approval, will end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan.
On Tuesday, the Dept. of Education announced that it had reached a proposed settlement agreement that, if given court approval, will end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan.
Malibu moves one step closer to creating its own school district
Malibu could soon be getting its own school district.
Malibu could soon be getting its own school district.
Malibu votes on splitting from Santa Monica-Malibu school district
Malibu city leaders voted to approve a plan to split from the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.
Malibu city leaders voted to approve a plan to split from the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District.