John Connolly

USC is sometimes called the University of Spoiled Children. The college admissions cheating scandal hasn’t helped USC shed that reputation.

Inside a Los Angeles private school classroom, sophomores in an AP History class discussed the Mueller Report.

Oil sanctions for Venezuela and aid cuts to Central America:   Trump claims they promote democracy and curb illegal immigration.

Debris nets go up in the slide zones of Carpinteria and Montecito in an effort to save money and reduce mudslide risks.

The “Bethel effect” – named after a local church – is transforming the city of Redding in a way that even non-Christians can appreciate.

Even with redactions, there’s plenty to discuss

The UCLA women’s gymnastics team is a powerhouse. They have two Olympic gold medalists on the team, and have won seven NCAA championships.

Two people say their work in Colorado’s legal cannabis industry cost them their chances for American citizenship.

President Trump has made federal policy out of denying climate change. But state, county and city laws and ordinances are still on the books.