Los Angeles
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.
SNAP benefits will be partially paid out in November
How much money and when the funds will be given to those experiencing food insecurity is still unclear.
Día de Los Muertos lives on across Los Angeles community celebrations
The political tensions rippling through Latine communities cannot scare the dead — or the people honoring them.
For Día de los Muertos, a bakery honors immigrants who’ve died in detention centers
Every October into early November, the owners of Venice Bakery and Restaurant commemorate those important to their family and community. But this year’s altar is different. It honors who’ve died in immigrant detention centers, or as a result of immigration enforcement.
Where to celebrate Día de los Muertos around Los Angeles
Los Angeles comes alive to honor the deceased for Día de los Muertos on USC’s campus and around the city.