7+ hour, 11+ min ago  (409+ words) (The Center Square) " The Los Angeles Unified School District recently borrowed $250 million to settle claims of sexual abuse. That's in addition to the $500 million that the LAUSD Board of Education approved for borrowing in 2025. Neither the United Teachers Los Angeles,…...

4+ day, 11+ hour ago  (325+ words) Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho was placed on leave Friday, days after FBI agents conducted searches of his home and office as part of a secretive criminal investigation. The seven member board that oversees Carvalho voted unanimously…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago  (361+ words) The calendar for the Board of Education notes a special afternoon meeting to discuss Superintendent Alberto Carvalho, but there were no additional details. The district said in a statement Wednesday that it "is cooperating with the investigation and we do…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago  (633+ words) Stellar mariscos in East LA, an award-winning Swedish chef in Pico-Robertson, and more openings to know about in February ... Los Angeles is no stranger to restaurant openings, whether splashy openings in iconic buildings helmed by big-name chefs, a humble neighborhood…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago  (530+ words) TV news footage showed agents in FBI shirts and jackets outside Carvalho's home in the San Pedro neighborhood about 20 miles (32 kilometers) south of downtown LA. Rukelt Dalberis, a spokesperson for the FBI's Los Angeles field office, confirmed that agents were…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (282+ words) Once Upon A Spine in Hollywood. He's known for donating millions to environmental causes, wildlife conservation and fighting climate change. But Leonardo DiCaprio has secretly helped bankroll a tiny local library in California " and it's very close to his heart....

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (542+ words) Los Angeles Unified School District will issue reduction in force notices to 657 employees " mainly central office staff " on March 15 as it faces ongoing enrollment declines and a projected $877 million budget deficit for 2026-27. The move was approved by the district's board…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (1909+ words) Celebrities have been everywhere this week. In Los Angeles, Nick Jonas supports wife Priyanka Chopra at the premiere of her new film The Bluff, and John Legend and Chrissy Teigen are all smiles at the Star Search finale. Across the…...

2+ week, 15+ hour ago  (362+ words) Late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel will reportedly headline an upcoming fundraiser to benefit House Democrats. According to New York Times reporter Teddy Schleifer, Kimmel will be the special guest for a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee benefit dinner next month....

2+ week, 16+ hour ago  (495+ words) A second storm in a trio is expected to bring more rain to Southern California Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Mountain snow, gusty winds, high surf and possible debris flows in burn scar areas remain concerns. Wet conditions will linger…...