Trump orders universities to hand over college admissions data on race

President Donald Trump signed a directive requiring colleges to prove they do not consider race in the admissions process, which follows a Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.

San Bernardino schools closed due to power outage
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An early-morning power outage in San Bernardino County forced the closure of several schools, especially in the middle of a triple-digit heat wave. Power has been restored.

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.

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.

Anthony Rendon running for State Superintendent
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Anthony Rendon, Speaker of the California State Assembly, is running to become the state's next Superintendent of Public Instruction. Rendon talks to FOX 11 about the future of the education system in California and the U.S.

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.

Angels host 800+ kids for back to school
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The Los Angeles Angels Baseball Foundation hosted local students for the team's annual back-to-school event.

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.

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.