From the Classroom

The revamped Clippers finished the preseason 2-1 after Wednesday’s victory over the Denver Nuggets. Here are three takeaways before the regular season begins this week.

As Malibu marks the anniversary of the deaths of four Pepperdine students, advocates point to safety improvements, ongoing grief and a looming trial.

Along the highway itself, “ghost tires” stand as another reminder. Initiated by city officials and residents, the tire memorial along PCH bears handwritten messages, flowers, and photographs — a visible promise that their loss will not be forgotten.

Meet the five USC Annenberg students covering the Clippers as beat writers and reporters for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season.

How the proposed billionaire tax would work, who would pay and why it’s drawing opposition.

A World Cup Almost Lost

Illegal dumping and encampments persist near 61st Street Elementary, but community advocacy brings progress towards cleaner streets.

Showcasing students’ work is better preparation for real-world jobs than classrooms.

It’s time to reject AI and find the value of human stories in an uncertain world.

The fall of an image, the rise of impunity.

The friction between traditional newsroom values and modern journalistic identity.

Times of darkness are the perfect opportunity to spark a light.

Step into the heart of the downtown Los Angeles ceramic scene.

Recent clashes between law enforcement and residents have soured relations, yet LAPD seeks nearly $100M to police the Olympic Games.

Residents of fire-prone Harmony Grove fight to preserve their rural community.