Belle Lau

A Long Beach mother is fighting for reforms in the mental health system after her son’s lifelong battle with addiction and mental illness led to his untimely death.

One in four cars sold in California is now electric. EV drivers say switching saves money and the planet. Gas drivers are worried about running out of power.

In the 1990s, a reading strategy called “balanced literacy” took over CA public schools. The problem? Kids didn’t learn to read. Now, phonics is making a comeback.

LAUSD student absences soared during the pandemic. Slowly, in large part due to school attendance counselors’ tireless work, kids are returning to class.

Heat is a year-round problem for some indoor workers in SoCal. State and federal officials have proposals to require AC access and cool water on the job.

Southern Californians tired of screens are building tables, chairs, and objects of beauty out of wood to channel their creativity into something tangible.

A House resolution equates antizionism with antisemitism. Is that a mistake? Plus, school libraries became a free speech battleground in Florida.

Surf culture has an aggressive side, especially at premiere destinations like Topanga Beach. Some folks are working to change that.