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Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. School districts are under pressure this year. Some of the largest in the country are handing out pink slips. Cancelling technology contracts. And even slashing specific medications from employee health plans. As ma

A quiet stretch of Sun Valley turned tragic in the early morning hours when a motorcyclist was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash, and Los Angeles police say they are now chasing a driver who simply kept going. The rider was pronounced dead at the scene while the vehicle that hit them took off, according to autho

SWAT officers converged on downtown Los Angeles on Thursday after police opened a shooting investigation near 600 West 5th Street, with officers establishing a perimeter as tactical units moved in to secure the area. According to FOX 11 Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that its Metropolitan Divi

A family of three bears has been spotted wandering Woodland Hills and Calabasas in the past week. The photo above was captured by a homeowner in the Woodland Crest community of Woodland Hills above Topanga and Mulholland. The bears were also caught on camera climbing a fence near Viewpoint School in Calabasas. Accordin

You know a spot is legit when people are dodging grocery carts in a Koreatown mini-mart just to grab a brown paper bag dripping with burger juice. Locals whisper about Blue Bird Burgers, tucked into a compact corner of Bluebird Market LA on West 3rd Street, as the kind of place you almost don’t want to tell anyone abou

A truly rare opportunity to own a storied piece of Hollywood history at the legendary El Cabrillo the iconic historic residence originally commissioned by Cecil B. DeMille in 1927, masterfully designed by celebrated architects Arthur and Nina Zwebell and meticulously restored by renowned designer Xorin Balbes. This exc

Wyvernwood Garden Apartments ranks No. 5 on the Los Angeles City Controller's list of the 100 most troubled rental properties, prompting renewed scrutiny from tenants and city officials. Dozens of Wyvernwood tenants protested at the Los Angeles Housing Department, alleging unresolved complaints involving mold, housing

Crews with the Los Angeles County Fire Department knocked down a commercial structure fire in Signal Hill Thursday night. Firefighters responded to reports of the blaze at 2844 N. Gardena Ave. just before 9:30 p.m., according to department officials. It’s unclear what type of business operates out of the building. Arri

Sixteen months after California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a $2.5 billion package of relief funds and other measures for the victims of the January 2025 wildfires, state records show most of the fund remains unused, few of the dollars reached victims directly and some of the money was diverted for law enforcement unre

Bustling neighborhoods, iconic skylines, and endless amenities help make America’s largest cities desirable places to live. But in many parts of the country, especially along the coasts, those perks now come with staggering housing costs. Before the pandemic, buying a home in many major cities was difficult but still w