Los Angeles
Nearly a year after Eaton Canyon Fire, Altadena churches rebuild Christmas traditions without their sanctuaries
Displaced by the devastating fire in January, congregations at Altadena Community Church and St. Mark’s Episcopal Church are redefining what it means to celebrate the Christmas season.
‘Work that pushes back’: Patrick Martinez captures the ‘collective conscience’ in Los Angeles as risks to immigrant communities mount
Drawing on the sights, textures and symbols of the city, the artist pays homage to L.A.’s history and cultural landscape while revealing the pressures endured by its immigrant residents.
Erewhon to open in Downtown LA
The LA-favorite grocery chain will expand to include a property just fifteen minutes from USC.
Altadena man becomes the first resident to fully rebuild home after January fires
Ted Koerner and his dog are bringing hope to a neighborhood destroyed by the Eaton Fire.
Swipe less, give more: How GivingTuesday is rewriting the rules of generosity
From South Central to Long Beach, community organizations turn GivingTuesday into a lifeline for families and youth.
ICE presence in LA curtails public school enrollment
District officials believe that fears over immigration status are the leading factor behind student body declines.
What to expect from Disney’s reconstruction efforts in Altadena
The Walt Disney Company is designing, funding and rebuilding a recreational park after wildfire damage.
How Los Angeles libraries are reinventing themselves for Gen Z through technology
USC and the Los Angeles Public Library are reshaping traditional library spaces with makerspaces and digital tools designed for Gen Z learners.
Affordable housing under California’s new zoning laws is being developed by a USC graduate
The updated zoning near major transportation hubs is a result of Senate Bill 79, which was signed into law this year.
UC San Diego finds 1 in 8 incoming freshmen performing below a middle school math level
A UCSD report found that the number of students needing to take remedial math courses has significantly increased since the pandemic.
Atmospheric river storm event to bring heavy rains to LA
Fire-scarred hillsides from the Palisades and Eaton fires are at risk for landslides and flash flooding, and travel plans may be disrupted during USC’s Homecoming weekend.
Waymo announces self-driving taxis’ expansion to freeways
The self-driving vehicles’ upgraded driving privileges evoked mixed reactions about their transportation and safety.
Is Tech Disrupting Our Culture?
A tech convention looks at the future.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month shines light on SoCal survivors
October provided an opportunity for USC and citywide organizations to highlight their resources and advocacy efforts on behalf of domestic violence survivors.
Dodgers’ World Series parade brings together Los Angeles community
Fans lined the streets of Downtown Los Angeles to celebrate the Dodgers’ back-to-back victory.