Auto shop class is thriving. Community college students basically fix your car for free
The workers’ uniforms are smudged with stains earned underneath a car, wrench in hand. Their repair garage teems with an array of inoperable vehicles and twisted metal. One car’s wheels…
California bill targets fake liens used to harass victims
SACRAMENTO — A California lawmaker introduced a bill Monday to crack down on fake liens filed against politicians, court employees and businesses that can force victims to spend thousands of…
Peer-to-peer support program shows early gains in youth mental health
Peer-to-peer mental health support programs show early signs of improving student mental health, enhancing student engagement and reducing stigma in California high schools, according to a report by the Children’s…
The oldest restaurant in Los Angeles County has closed
The line at the Original Saugus Cafe counter stretched down the block Sunday morning as dozens of diners showed up for a final taste of the restaurant. Open for 139…
Tesla smashes into Granada Hills restaurant at lunchtime
Police were on scene Monday afternoon in Granada Hills after a Tesla driver lost control and careened into the Ali Baba Persian Restaurant. The crash occurred at lunchtime, but despite…
Hollywood motel where rock icons stayed burns down
The 120-year-old Craftsman home in the middle of the Hollywood Center Motel had survived earthquakes, flooding, riots, a murder investigation and the raucous force of the rock-n-roll era. But in…
Fight over cutting in line at Disneyland leaves man injured
A man was injured last week after a fight broke out inside Disneyland in a dispute over cutting in line at one of the park’s most popular rides, police said.…
Southern California is about to get a break from the rain. How long will it last?
It’s finally time to stash away those rain boots — at least for a little while. After a sopping start to the new year, Southern California’s persistent drizzle is expected…
U.S. changes childhood vaccine schedule to require fewer immunizations
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced sweeping changes to the pediatric vaccine schedule on Monday, sharply cutting the number of diseases U.S. children will be regularly immunized…
Teachers have a right to tell parents if their child might be LGBTQ+, federal judge rules
A federal court ruling has affirmed the free speech and religious rights of California teachers who want to tell parents about how their child is expressing gender identity at school,…