Arielle Plachta

The late summer heat waves of Southern California are unpleasant for anyone. But for outdoor workers, they can be downright dangerous.

Tanya Reyes is an LAUSD teacher who's earning more money than her family did when she was growing up. But still finds herself struggling financially.

LA chicken legend Koo Koo Roo announced its return this week. KCRW spoke with its new CEO to get answers to burning questions.

You might know that Los Angeles beaches get dirty after a winter storm, but it remains a problem in the summer, too. Why? And does it keep anyone away?

Nonprofit Heal the Bay is out with its annual report card on water quality at CA beaches. It found that rainy winters may be making the ocean more toxic.

The LA-based nonprofit Step Up On Second Street received grant money to quickly house Californians experiencing homelessness.

LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho discusses student achievement, school safety, and cellphone bans in an exclusive interview with KCRW’s Robin Estrin.

For Matt Allen, the artist's life is a constant hustle to diversify your skills. He reflects on his success and finding balance.

The city of Stanton wants to tear down much of its Tina-Pacific neighborhood to build more housing. But that effort is illegal, argues a new lawsuit.