Hillel Aron

LA Weekly

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Contributor to LA Weekly; former reporter for LA School Report, a website that focuses on news and analysis about the Los Angeles Unified School District

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California voters could be in for a bumper crop of ballot measures in November.

The Craziest Ballot Proposals of 2016

California voters could be in for a bumper crop of ballot measures in November.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

People often go into drug rehabilitation at difficult moments in their lives. But what happens when the thing that’s supposed to save you is actually going to hurt you?

L.A. Rehab Mogul Accused of Dangerous Abuses

People often go into drug rehabilitation at difficult moments in their lives. But what happens when the thing that’s supposed to save you is actually going to hurt you?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

As cities go across the country, LA isn’t the most expensive - it’s not San Francisco or New York - but it’s pricey enough.

High LA Rents; Are Wages Keeping Up?

As cities go across the country, LA isn’t the most expensive - it’s not San Francisco or New York - but it’s pricey enough.

from The Mixer

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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.

from KCRW Features

The Aetna Street Collective came together three years ago to advocate for a tight-knit unhoused community facing harassment and street sweeps.

from Greater LA

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.

from KCRW Features

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.

from Greater LA

If signed into law, a new bill would make it legal to possess small doses of naturally occurring psychedelics.

from Greater LA

With thousands of votes yet to be counted, political observer Raphael Sonenshein zooms in on the Senate race and key congressional races in Southern California.

from KCRW Features

This fall, women lawmakers are slated to make up the majority in the California Legislature — a historical first. They could lead on reproductive care and family leave.

from KCRW Features

Looking for scones, finger sandwiches, and loose leaf tea? Let these afternoon teas add a bit of fancy to your life.

from Good Food

Unhoused Angelenos in temporary shelters will get priority for many city-funded affordable housing units — under policy shift enacted by Mayor Karen Bass.

from Greater LA