One state made preschool free. Then dozens of child care centers closed in its...
The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. California finally rolled out free preschool for all 4-year-olds in the 2025-26 school year, after more than a decade of expanding...
Los Angeles man quits job to clean city streets
Juan Naula, a Los Angeles resident, quit his full-time job to volunteer as a trash collector, highlighting the city's shortcomings in sanitation services. Despite his efforts to clean the streets, Naula often finds the trash bags he collects left behind by city workers, leading to frustration. Mayor Karen Bass's...
South Idaho Felon Jailed In CA: Guns, Ammo, Brass Knuckles Taken
A convicted felon from Idaho Falls was arrested recently east of Los Angeles after being pulled over for a traffic stop. Numerous weapons and ammunition were found in the vehicle resulting in detainment at an area detention center.
California Couple Arrested After Being Accused of Torturing and Killing 14-Month-Old Girl
A couple in California has been accused of torturing and killing the man’s 14-month-old daughter. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced on Tuesday, December 2 that Alfredo Muñoz Jr. and Kelly Anelalani Muñoz are both facing one count of murder, torture and assault on a child causing death in...
Unemployment fraud, misconduct by federal agents, and burglars hit Burbank trading cards shop
— Two dozen Los Angeles County employees are facing felony grand theft for fraudulently claiming unemployment benefits while allegedly working full-time between 2020 and 2023. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office says the fraud occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic and amounts to $741,518. “My office...
DA charges suspect in fatal crash
The L.A. County District Attorney’s Office filed one felony count and a serious-felony special allegation in an alleged DUI crash that led to a 60-year-old man’s death last month. Martin Enrique Cazares, 21, a cook from Wasco, pleaded not guilty Thursday to one count of vehicular manslaughter with...
Eyewitness Newsmakers: New LAFD chief talks Palisades Fire, department changes and future plans
Los Angeles Fire Chief Jaime Moore is heading up a department that's facing mounting scrutiny for the Palisades Fire, as well as shrinking morale among the rank and file. He recently discussed this and more on Eyewitness Newsmakers.
Long Beach police arrest man who fatally struck pedestrian after argument
Police say that the 28-year-old Lynwood man intentionally struck the pedestrian as he crossed Newport Avenue at around 1:45 a.m. on Saturday.
Howard’s Abrupt Shutdown: 70-Year Appliance Empire Crumbles Overnight
Howard’s Appliance Corp., a fixture in Southern California’s home goods sector since 1946, shuttered all its stores on December 6, 2025, catching employees, suppliers and customers off guard. The chain, which operated at least eight locations including La Habra, Tustin, Covina, Westminster, Long Beach, Laguna Hills...
24 Los Angeles County Employees Accused of $740,000 Unemployment Fraud
Los Angeles County is grappling with a significant scandal, as 24 county employees stand accused of defrauding the state's unemployment system for more than $740,000. Eleven of these individuals were recently charged with felony grand theft as disclosed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office, reported...
