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.

Juneteenth 2025: Where to celebrate in Southern California

Numerous events are scheduled across Southern California in celebration, including a walk in Pacoima honoring the woman dubbed the "Grandmother of Juneteenth."

Juneteenth 2025: What's open and closed

Juneteenth, observed on June 19, marks the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people in the United States were informed of their freedom in Galveston, Texas.

Students, parents react to California's transgender high school sports controversy

California is changing competition rules days before the state track and field championships, in response to a transgender girl from Jurupa Valley who will be competing.

97-year-old woman loses home of 60 years in Palisades Fire

Louvenia Jenkins, one of the first Black homeowners in the Pacific Palisades, recently celebrated her 97th birthday. The bittersweet milestone comes months after the trailblazer lost her home of 60 years in the Palisades Fire.

Man earns bachelor's degree behind bars; Making plea for commutation

Freddie Hernandez celebrated his 47th birthday and graduated as a keynote speaker from Cal State LA's Prison Graduation Initiative while serving life without parole in a California men's prison.

Florida teacher to lose job for calling student by 'preferred' name: Latest updates

A Florida high school teacher is set to lose her job after allegedly addressing a student by a name other than their legal one, according to Brevard Public Schools.

Woman says Staples canceled printing order over 'Zionist' message

A Black Jewish activist is accusing a Staples employee of racism and antisemitism after he refused to print her postcards.

Ex-husband of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene apologizes to Muslim women

The man caught on camera shouting offensive remarks at a group of Muslim women in Alpharetta issued a public apology Friday afternoon.

What is a woman? Trump answers reporter's question

President Trump offered four answers to the question “What is a woman?" as debates over sex, gender, and transgender rights intensify across Republican-led states.

California under investigation by Trump admin for allegedly hiding 'gender identity' of kids

The U.S. Department of Education launched an investigation over alleged violations of the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act (FERPA) after a new California law went into effect that bars schools from disclosing a child's "gender identity" to their parents.

MLB removes 'diversity' from careers site amid Trump administration legal review

Major League Baseball removed references to "diversity" from its careers website after a Trump executive order triggered a legal review of DEI programs. MLB says its values remain the same as it works to stay compliant with federal law.

Trump admin pauses $175M in federal funding to UPenn over inclusion of trans athletes in women’s sports

The Trump administration paused $175 million in federal funding to the University of Pennsylvania over its inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports, FOX Business exclusively reported on Wednesday morning. 

Kingdom Day Parade LA 2025: Ben Crump serves as grand marshal

The fire-delayed 40th Kingdom Day Parade was held Monday in South Los Angeles with the theme "Peace and Unity, Let it Start With Us" and attorney Ben Crump as the grand marshal.

Judge blocks Trump's order on gender transition care for minors

The ruling comes after a lawsuit was filed for families with transgender or nonbinary children claiming they are impacted by the executive order.

Dave Chappelle to receive prestigious President’s Award at 2025 NAACP Image Awards

The NAACP Image Awards will air live Feb. 22 from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium. This year, the broadcast will also highlight efforts to support communities in Altadena, Pacific Palisades and Pasadena affected by the recent wildfires.

Nationwide protests against Trump’s policies, Project 2025 and Elon Musk

President Trump, Elon Musk and Project 2025 continues to draw protests across the United States. Some shared concerns about Musk's access to Treasury data.