Manuela Tobías

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.

Residents want a nearby landfill — where a chemical reaction is happening underneath — to shut down to preserve their health. Months later, it’s still operating.

Is there anything about Trump’s abortion position for Joe Biden to capitalize on? Will Biden’s change of tune on Israel win him more supporters?

Incumbent Kevin De León is expected to compete in a run-off election in November in LA’s 14th district — after leaked audio showed him making contentious remarks about race.

Early results point to several run-off elections in Orange County, setting up competitive races for supervisors and congressional seats.

Could the presidential nominees hurt their congressional colleagues down the ballot? Plus, we examine the president’s response to an Easter controversy.

A Ninth Circuit case has limited how LA responds to homelessness. If the Supreme Court tosses out that decision, the city could ban camping in more places.

Out-of-pocket costs for Paxlovid have shot up for Medicare patients, and programs to help get the COVID-alleviating drug for less aren’t well known.