Cierra Morgan is a former intern for the Los Angeles Times. Originally from Queens, N.Y., she graduated from USC with a dual degree in journalism and health and human sciences. Previously she covered a wide range of topics including politics and healthcare policies, focusing on childhood cancer advocacy. Her work focuses on bringing attention to underserved communities.
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A bill moving through the California Legislature would assess students as early as kindergarten on math. It’s part of an effort to curb troubling math scores and is similar to a literacy screener already underway.
Up to 40% of U.S. school districts have limited recess to free up more time for academics. Experts say that tradeoff is hurting kids in more ways than one.
Authorities this week said Arcadia’s mayor, Eileen Wang, was acting as an illegal foreign agent of China, a situation that has brought both shock and concern.
The opening of three new Metro stops marks the first phase of the D Line extension project, a route long considered key for Los Angeles public transit.
San Bernardino County sheriff’s officials said deputies responded at about 11:37 a.m. Monday to the 7000 block of Glasgow Avenue after a caller reported a stolen vehicle in the area.
The extent of damage caused by an encampment fire underneath an freeway route to the L.A. port complex remained unclear Tuesday evening, fire officials said.
A 56-year-old man is in custody after police responded to reports of him wielding a knife and behaving erratically near homes and businesses in the Arden neighborhood.
Big Bear’s popular bald eagle duo Jackie and Shadow’s baby eaglets now have official names, chosen through a community voting contest decided by local third-grade students.