Former teachers say it's time to ban smartphones at school
To the editor: I am a retired teacher and administrator from the Los Angeles Unified School District and I fully…
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Dhani Harrison awakens new sounds with Huun-Huur-Tu
Dhani Harrison can't help but sound just like his father. It's not just his singing voice, or his aesthetic voice…
Immigration could influence California congressional elections and control of the House of Representatives
ENCINITAS, California — On a recent cloudy Saturday in a constituent's manicured backyard, Rep. Mike Levin (D-San Juan Capistrano) spoke…
Los Angeles school district approves strict cell phone ban for students
The Los Angeles school board on Tuesday launched a plan to ban cellphones all day on campus, saying the devices…
Rafa Márquez talks about the Netflix documentary and coaching Mexico one day
Rafael Márquez Álvarez is possibly the most successful player in the history of Mexican soccer. Affectionately known as “The Kaiser…
Why I applaud the ban on cell phones in Los Angeles public schools
Every time I write about smartphones affecting teenagers, critics criticize me and accuse me of promoting moral panic. That's silly.…
LAUSD accused of violating arts education funding law
An alliance that includes unions, parents and the former Los Angeles schools superintendent. Austin Beutner has accused Los Angeles Unified…
Children who eat peanuts early are less likely to develop allergies, study finds
Allergist and immunologist Dr. Gideon Lack's first hint that some peanut allergies could be prevented came more than 20 years…
Armie Hammer laughs at 'bizarre' cannibalism accusations
An introspective Armie Hammer has laughed off accusations of cannibalism leveled at him during his precipitous fall from grace after…
Scooter Braun retires from musical direction. Whats Next?
Scooter Braun, who helped propel singers Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande to global stardom and feuded with Taylor Swift over…