Cornell University investigation: Accused student asks for gag order
Lawyers for an accused Cornell student have asked the judge for a gag order to prevent public comments about the case.
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A giant pumpkin named Rocky gives a champion grower his California comeback
A massive 2,389-pound pumpkin named Rocky grown by horticulture teacher Travis Gienger has won the annual pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California....
Bomb threat that triggered lockdown at Milken Community School in Brentwood appears to be a hoax, LAPD says
Milken Community School in Brentwood went on lockdown due to an apparent bomb threat on Monday afternoon, causing a scare for parents and students.
CalFresh eligibility extended for California college students
A customer picks produce at the Fairfield Farmers' Market. (Semantha Norris / CalMatters ) California students enrolled in public colleges and universities are now eligible to apply for CalFresh, the state’s food benefits program, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday. Students enro...
Inside Sato Academy: What's behind one of Long Beach's top-performing high schools
If one asks Sato Academy Principal Chris Thompson what is working so well at the Long Beach school, he doesn’t hesitate. “What’s working well is collaboration,” Thompson said. “The teachers, the staff, the students, and the families, everybody comes together with one goal, and th...
Should LAUSD restrict generative AI? Here’s what experts and students say
College students type on laptop computers during a class lecture in Los Angeles on April 4, 2025. (Jay L Clendenin / Getty Images ) The Los Angeles Unified School District’s restrictions on generative artificial intelligence have drawn mixed reactions from education experts and s...
Community college students were struggling to transfer. Now, they have a pathway to Arizona State
California Community Colleges signed a new deal to make it easier for students to transfer to Arizona State University. (Dania Maxwell / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) California Community Colleges announced an agreement Thursday with Arizona State University that creates a ...
Highland Park community calls for action after high school student's death on campus
Parents are calling for increased campus supervision following the death of a student at a high school in Highland Park.
The Trump administration is suspending Microsoft from a green card program, alleging fraud
President Donald Trump's administration announced Thursday it was suspending Microsoft and several other firms from a program allowing foreign workers to apply for green cards as it also lashed out at universities that bring international students to the U.S. on exchange programs...
The UC got rid of the SAT in admissions. It may be on its way back
Students walk through the UC San Diego campus on July 29, 2026. (Zoë Meyers / CalMatters) Ever since the University of California stopped using the SAT and ACT for freshman admissions in 2020, graduation rates have inched up, and the number of students returning for their second ...
Timeline of alleged Cornell University fraternity house rape investigation
An upstate New York county prosecutor has reopened an investigation the alleged 2024 sexual assault of a female Cornell student at a fraternity house.
Pro-Palestine protest on UCLA campus draws criticism over Oct. 7 timing
Roughly 100 people gathered at UCLA for a peaceful pro-Palestinian demonstration coinciding with the anniversary of the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks on Israel. Some students criticized the timing, while organizers defended the protest by citing Palestinian rights and casualties in the Is...
Cause, manner of death released for Franklin High student who fell from school balcony
The L.A. County Medical Examiner has released the manner and cause of death of a 17-year-old student who fell from a balcony at a high school in Highland Park....
US Department of Education announces enforcement action against LAUSD
The lobby of the Los Angeles Unified School District's headquarters. (Kyle Stokes / KPCC/LAist) The U.S. Department of Education has launched an enforcement action against the Los Angeles Unified School District, alleging that its gender policies keep critical information, includ...
Trump administration proposes a $70,000 fee for international students to work in the US
The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a $70,000 fee for international students who are seeking to work in the United States.
Death of Franklin High student in Highland Park ruled suicide after 4th-floor fall
The death of 17-year-old Franklin High School student Xavier Nungaray-Martinez has been ruled a suicide after a four-story fall following a classroom fight in Highland Park on Sept. 30....
Santa Monica man who was charged with kidnapping UCLA student, raping another woman is found dead
Alexander Schecter, 26, who was charged in the rape of one woman and the kidnapping of another, died by suicide, authorities said.
Sweating through class: With no AC, Torrance students battle the heat in classrooms
Students in Torrance Unified are feeling the heat. About 75% of classrooms across the district don't have air conditioning.
Franklin High student who fell from railing died by suicide, coroner determines
L.A. County authorities have classified the death of a 17-year-old Franklin High student as a suicide and identified him as Xavier Nungaray-Martinez.
Faith Hedgepeth murder: Prosecutor and Miguel Salguero Olivares defense team struggling to fill alternate juror seats
Miguel Salguero Olivares is accused of killing University of North Carolina student Faith Hedgepeth with an empty bottle of rum.
OC cuts ties with Be Well mental health partner. What does that mean?
The Be Well campus in the city of Orange has 60,000 square feet of space. Topline: Orange County has ended its relationship with its main mental health partner, Mind OC, which does business as Be Well. Officials announced the split Tuesday as part of a legal settlement with the n...
3 of Nolan Wells' friends sue NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation
Three friends of Nolan Wells, a Black college student who went missing from a Mississippi island during a Fourth of July celebration and was later found dead, are suing NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens for defamation. Lawyers for the friends said they intend to file several more d...
Sunshine Protection Act to end daylight saving time change hits Senate wall
The push to end daylight saving time has hit a Senate wall, with Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., saying approval of the Sunshine Protection Act would leave Arkansas kids attending school in the dark....
Overspent and under-enrolled: State fiscal crisis experts issue severe warning to LAUSD
California's fiscal crisis team warns LAUSD is at high risk of insolvency due to new hiring, declining enrollment and soaring costs. UTLA challenges findings....
LAUSD hides sensitive student information from parents, Trump administration alleges
The Trump administration launched an enforcement action against LAUSD, alleging the district hides student gender identity information from parents.
Group of 6 violently rob retired teacher in Hollywood in broad daylight
A retired teacher is recovering after he was attacked and robbed by six men outside a paint store in Hollywood over the weekend in broad daylight. Fouad Mahassine was taking a sip of coffee Saturday morning at a strip mall on La Brea Avenue when he was suddenly surrounded by a gr...
Cal State goes all in on AI, but some job-seeking students remain skeptical
San Jose State University (Smita Patel / EdSource) California State University is betting that artificial intelligence will transform the workplace — and that its 470,000 students need to learn how to use it before they graduate. Last year, CSU became the nation’s first public un...
UC Irvine student found dead on campus, no foul play suspected, officials say
Authorities provided very few details about the death of an 18-year-old student found on the campus of UC Irvine.
California families are running out of time to use $120 per kid benefit on groceries
A young girl sits down to eat free breakfast at Rosa Parks Elementary School in San Diego. (Photo by John Gastaldo / CalMatters) Food assistance to pay for groceries is still available to many low-income California families who receive summer food assistance for their kids. Nearl...
Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84
Dennis Hastert, the longest-serving Republican House speaker who was later fouled by allegations that he had molested high school athletes, has died. He was 84....
A Wealth of Wisdom: Latino-led organization to host free financial workshop in Los Angeles Saturday
Rising prices have many people talking, but The Academy of Financial Education says when it comes to financial advice, consider the source.
Fashion designers identified as couple fatally shot at Oakland Hills home, friends say
A couple found dead from an apparent shooting near the University of California, Berkeley campus on Friday have been identified.
Dennis Hastert, ex-House speaker disgraced by child sex abuse scandal, dies at 84
NOTE: The video in the player above is from a previous story. Dennis Hastert, the nation’s longest-serving Republican House speaker, who helped turn much of President George W. Bush’s agenda into law before his own political legacy was forever fouled by allegations that he molest...
Berkeley luxury fashion brand founders found dead outside upscale Oakland Hills home
The founders of Bryn Walker, a fashion brand for women, died at their home near the UC Berkeley campus. The co-founders were married. A gun was found at the scene....
LBUSD moves to close 2 more schools as enrollment continues to fall
Gompers Elementary School in Lakewood. (Thomas R. Cordova / Long Beach Post) This story first appeared on Long Beach Post . Long Beach Unified announced Thursday it expects to close Gompers and Edison elementary schools at the end of the school year, saying the campuses are under...
Parenting expert offers advice on addressing bullying following Franklin High School tragedy
The Highland Park community is mourning the loss of 18-year-old Xavier, a Franklin High School student who died on campus after falling four stories.
High school in Santa Barbara rocked by blackface TikTok post. NAACP calls for 'systemic change'
Four students at San Marcos High School in Santa Barbara posted a TikTok in which their faces were artificially darkened. School officials said the students would face consequences....
El Niño’s effects on aging California schools may be severe, experts warn
Planada Elementary School, built in 1955 below flood level, damaged by heavy rains and a levee break on Jan. 6, 2023. (Planada Elementary School District) A winter of potentially devastating weather driven by what scientists predict to be a massive El Niño event could strain many...
California colleges don’t have enough housing for students. Will these 4 new laws help?
Work continues on new student housing at Cal State Fullerton in Fullerton on Nov. 25, 2024. The new six-story Sequoia residence hall will bring 510 new beds to campus. (Paul Bersebach / Orange County Register via Getty Images) Many California college students struggle to find aff...
Federal prosecutors charge shop clerk, son with selling kratom thought to be tied to Ole Miss death
Federal prosecutors have charged a store clerk and his son with selling kratom that authorities believe is linked to the death of a University of Mississippi student, prosecutors announced Friday....
Family identifies student who fell to his death at Franklin High School, says teen was being bullied
The student who fell to his death at Franklin High School in Highland Park has been identified by family members, who spoke out at an emotional vigil for the teenager....
Broadway star Kara Young inspires Harlem students through 'Saving Our Daughters' program
Tony Award-winning actress Kara Young shared lessons on sisterhood, confidence, and dreaming big through the 'Saving Our Daughters' program.
Justice Department accuses UCLA law school of illegally using race in admissions
The Justice Department alleges the UCLA School of Law violated Title VI and the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling by favoring Black and Latino applicants in admissions. UCLA Law says its process is merit-based and complies with Proposition 209....
Investigators seek info on SoCal woman connected to Illinois cold case
A new lead in the 1992 murder of college student Tammy Zywicki has Illinois investigators looking to Southern California for answers.
New housing for LA veterans put on hold as Trump admin considers appeal to Supreme Court
A federal appeals court on Thursday agreed to temporarily pause the order to construct more than 2,500 new housing units on the Veterans Affairs campus in West L.A. (Al Seib / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) A long-running court battle between California veterans and the Trum...
LAUSD’s school choice window is open and there are some changes
The Choices application window for the 2027-28 school year is open now through Nov. 6, 2026. (Olivia Hughes / LAist) The Los Angeles Unified School District shortened the application window for specialized academic programs this year, and will no longer accept paper forms. Applic...
Turn On Captions: L.A. County Launches Campaign to Make Public Spaces More Accessible
October 1, 2026 Media Contact: Tara Atrian (323) 610-9840 press@ad.lacounty.gov DEO Media Contact : Angela Herrera Perez press@opportunity.lacounty.gov Turn On Captions: L.A. County Launches Campaign to Make Public Spaces More Accessible Public education campaign supports new clo...
Justice Department finds UCLA law school illegally used race in admissions
The University of California, Los Angeles (Robyn Beck / AFP via Getty Images) The Justice Department found Thursday that the law school at the University of California, Los Angeles, illegally considered race in admissions. The announcement follows a similar finding against the un...
LA artist draws from DACA recipients' experiences while telling stories of uncertainty, resilience
Lino de Jesús Pérez Cuevas, who is now a lawful permanent resident, reflected on his immigration journey with artist Hedy Torres. (Julia Barajas / LAist) Artist Hedy Torres asked a 20-something student from Cal State Northridge to sit for a portrait nearly a decade ago. Using cha...
Classes resume 1 day after student fell to his death at high school in Highland Park; investigation into circumstances continues
Students returned to Franklin High School on Thursday as the investigation continues into the death of a student who fell from the fourth floor.
Executive Director of Shuttered Antelope Valley Charter School Charged With Embezzling Over $150,000 in Public Funds
October 1, 2026 Media Relations Division 213-257-2000 media@da.lacounty.gov Executive Director of Shuttered Antelope Valley Charter School Charged With Embezzling Over $150,000 in Public Funds LANCASTER, Calif. — The executive director of a defunct Antelope Valley charter school ...
Student dies after 4th-floor fall at Los Angeles high school, witnesses say
A Los Angeles high school student died Wednesday after witnesses said he fell from a fourth-floor balcony.
18-year-old Franklin High student dies after balcony fall following classroom fight
A death investigation is underway at Benjamin Franklin High School in Highland Park after a student died following a fight and fall from a fourth-floor balcony on campus Wednesday afternoon....