Protest over Pride month assembly at Los Angeles school turns violent Reports of fights breaking out over a book reading about inclusive families forced police officers to separate clashing groups The Guardian - US · Jun 3, 2023
Gustavo Arellano: He helped LAUSD's most 'invisible' workers go on strike, but Max Arias isn't done LOS ANGELES — Southern California's latest storm didn't dampen the spirits of over 300 workers who gathered in front of a school bus yard in Van Nuys before dawn on Tuesday, the first day of a planned three-day strike. Los Angeles Times · Mar 23, 2023
Parents in California demand schools provide shade after one playground hits 145F in brutal heatwave Parts of state are dealing with worst heatwave of the year The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2022
As playground asphalt sizzles to 145 degrees in extreme heat, parents demand school shade LOS ANGELES — Sweat streamed down the faces of children during 10 a.m. recess Wednesday at Lockwood Elementary. Boys' cheeks flushed red as they played kickball. Girls found a sliver a shade beneath a handball wall to jump rope. With morning temperatures soaring into the 90s, this would be their… Los Angeles Times · Sep 1, 2022
With all ballots counted, L.A.’s left makes big gains; Bass is mayoral front-runner LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County officially finalized the list of candidates who will go head to head in the Nov. 8 runoff election, setting the stage for nearly a dozen bruising contests, including the mayoral showdown between U.S. Rep. Karen Bass and real estate developer Rick Caruso. Los Angeles Times · Jul 2, 2022
Teacher shortage hits underserved LA schools hardest, prompting staff moves LOS ANGELES — With less than two months left in the school year, many of Los Angeles Unified's highest-needs schools remain significantly understaffed, impeding academic recovery and prompting Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho to deploy credentialed administrators and staff back into the classroom. Los Angeles Times · Apr 20, 2022