A Closer Look
April 25, 2025 12:13 a.m.California joins suit against Trump administration for cuts to educational grants
California has joined a lawsuit suing the Trump administration for cutting grants designed to combat a nationwide teacher shortage.
Eight states sued the Trump administration for terminating $600 million worth of grants.
By Lucine Ekizian
A Closer Look
April 6, 2025 11:16 p.m.Experts assess Gov. Newsom’s recent $920 million allotment to fight homelessness
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced new measures to combat homelessness Feb. 24.
Newsom said in a press release that the state will allocate $920 million in funding to local municipalities so they can clear out encampments and combat homelessness.
By Lucine Ekizian
Crime
March 10, 2025 8:55 p.m.UCPD aids arrests for crimes related to LA fires; DA urges stricter punishments
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has made at least 39 arrests for crimes related to the January fires in Southern California.
The LA County fires burned over 47,000 acres, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection website.
By Lucine Ekizian and Jane Garcia
Arts
Jan. 29, 2025 9:42 p.m.Art exhibit preview: Winter displays showcase variety of mediums, cultural tales
This post was updated Feb. 10 at 12:34 a.m.
With much-needed rainstorms coming to Los Angeles, there is no better place to take shelter from the precipitation than in an art gallery.
By Lucine Ekizian, Puja Anand, Amy Wong, and Martin Sevcik
A Closer Look
Jan. 28, 2025 9:06 p.m.Ensuring insurance: Homeowners insurance coverage reassessed amid LA wildfires
This post was updated Jan. 31 at 12:02 a.m.
Two United States representatives from California proposed a new bill Jan. 16 that would reassess home insurance coverage in areas with high wildfire risk.
By Lucine Ekizian
California
Nov. 3, 2024 11:36 p.m.LA County ballots feature 10 candidates for superior court judge positions
Los Angeles residents will vote on electing five Los Angeles Superior Court judges this November.
Ten candidates will be on the ballot after qualifying during March’s primary election for five open seats: Office No.
By Lucine Ekizian
A Closer Look
Nov. 3, 2024 10:38 p.m.Settlement establishes accessibility consultant for LA County’s voting system
Los Angeles voters with disabilities may see changes to the ways they can cast their vote at polling stations this November.
The U.S. Department of Justice reached a settlement agreement with LA County following a lawsuit alleging that the county’s polling centers violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.
By Lucine Ekizian
Arts
Oct. 3, 2024 1:42 p.m.Alumni films ‘Hickey,’ ‘Esperanza’ recognized at PBS SoCal’s FINE CUT festival
This post was updated Oct. 6 at 7:49 p.m.
UCLA alumni are setting the stage for efficacious storytelling through short films.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, PBS SoCal’s annual FINE CUT festival of films showcases student films from across Southern California and provides networking opportunities for participants.
By Lucine Ekizian
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