Inflation takes a bite: McDonald’s becomes less affordable
A McDonald’s meal now costs up to 40% more than it did five years ago. Rising costs for beef, supplies and labor are shifting who can afford fast food — and who can’t. Low-income families say they’re eating out less as a result.
Teen vaping addiction climbs as new products target youth
A new USC study shows daily e-cigarette use among middle and high school students has nearly doubled in five years, urging schools to offer treatment instead of punishment.
Leimert Park roadway medians could become the neighborhood’s next public parks
L.A. City Councilmembers directed staff to consider ways to transform Stocker Plaza into a public park space, but local parents question the safety of the potential development.
USC neighborhoods could face a wave of greater housing density next year
If signed into law this month, a new housing bill could create denser housing near LA’s transit hubs.
Students of all creeds find community in campus religious organizations
Even in religious spaces, non-religious students have discovered bonds that transcend faith.
