Here's LAUSD's Road Safety Plan For The New School Year

Amid a rash of pedestrian deaths, LA and school officials are detailing how they plan to keep kids safe on their way to school.

Cal State LA honors six faculty at University Convocation 2024

Awards were presented to this year's President’s Distinguished Professor, Outstanding Professors, and Outstanding Lecturer at Cal State LA.

Protest Encampments And Masks Banned In New UC Zero Tolerance Policy

UCLA has been ordered to enforce the policy after spring's pro-Palestinian demonstrations when Jewish students couldn't access classrooms.

LAUSD Calendar For 2024-25: Key Dates To Know

The Los Angeles Unified School District 2024-25 school year is upon us. Patch has you covered with key school year dates you need to know.

Judge Orders UCLA To Prevent Discrimination Against Jewish Students

A federal judge blasted the university's hands-off policy dure not the pro-Palestinian demonstrations as "abhorrent."

LAUSD Returns To School Monday

The nation's second-largest school district will begin the 2024-25 school year Monday, with more than 400,000 students set to return.

'Classroom Is His Stage': Cory Trop Makes A Difference In Brentwood

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.

Teacher Spotlight: Vanessa Ciocatto Makes A Difference In Gardena

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they're valued and appreciated.

Palmdale Second-Grade Teacher Is 'Driven' To Help Students

Despite the shortage of much-needed resources, second-grade Palmdale teacher Erin Marie Lawlor get her students ready for the future.

Dr. Lauren Palmer Is A Teacher Who Saves Lives

Through her work at the Marine Mammal Care Center, Dr. Lauren Palmer teaches volunteers the skills that have saved countless pinnipeds.

LAUSD Sues Insurers Over Alleged Sex Abuse Coverage Denial

LAUSD is suing multiple insurance companies for not covering the district for more than 60 sex abuse lawsuits.

Student Graduates High School with Dual College AA Degree &Scholarship

Student graduates from Stella High Charter Academy’s Dual Enrollment College Program at Southwest Community College.

LAUSD Pursues Cell Phone, Social Media Ban

The LAUSD Board voted to develop policies for banning cell phones and social media use during the school day.

CSLA Protesters 'Crossed A Line' And Must Leave, President Says

The announcement comes a day after the pro-Palestine activists occupied a building and assaulted four people, school officials allege.

Pro-Palestine Protesters Briefly Attempt Encampment at UCLA

Protesters initially gathered on the campus for a funeral-procession with fake bodies for the thousands killed in the war.

10-Year-old Brings Loaded Gun To LA County Elementary School

School officials found out when a classmate reportedly witnessed the boy showing off the weapon and reported it.

Cal State LA receives grant to support AANHPI students

Cal State LA to launch new Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Student Achievement Program

Sodexo and LMU Student Affairs Host High Tea

In collaboration with LMU CARES, the high tea service was held to raise awareness and provide resources for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Decades-Long LA City College Student Graduates With Celebrated Legacy

T-Mobile and Patch are honoring 2024 graduates.

New UCLA Palestine Protest Emerges As Chancellor Testifies to Congress

Protesters used tables, metal fences, plywood and other materials to block off a section of THE campus.

UCLA Police Chief Removed Following Campus Unrest

UCLA Police Chief John Thomas, who had been in place since January, was reassigned just weeks after violence erupted during protests.

UC Irvine Classes Will Be Remote After Unrest On Campus

Classes at UC Irvine will be held remotely on Thursday, May 16, after several people were arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest.

Tripping Teens Hospitalized During La Brea Tar Pits Field Trip

Eight teens were taken by ambulance from the famed tar pits sickened and in altered states after ingesting edibles, according to officials.

Students Participate in Magnolia Public School's 2024 STEAM Expo

Especially notable was a group of recently-arrived students who successfully competed at the Expo.

Students Present Science and Art Projects, Compete In Robotics

More than 500 students and their families attend Magnolia Public Schools’ STEAM Expo.

USC Graduation Held at Coliseum in Place of Main Commencement

About 18,500 people attended the event, which included drone shows, fireworks, and a performance by the Trojan Marching Band.

Here’s Why Dylan Was Shouted Out As 2024 Grad

Many local graduates excelled in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one who deserves a shoutout in the LA area.

Star Student: Ryder 'Has A Beautiful Heart And Spirit'

Meet Ryder, a Hawaiian Gardens seventh grader, who has overcome obstacles and earned recognition from the Chamber of Commerce.

LA Teen Founds Nonprofit To Rescue Shelter Animals

Ariela, a 16-year-old Star Student founded the nonprofit, Reducing Animal Stress, as part of her Girl Scout Silver and Gold Awards project.

High-Tech Probe Initiated On Attack On UCLA Demonstrators

Chancellor Gene Block said the university remains committed to identifying those who carried out the attack.

'He Will Do Great Things': 2024 Graduation Shoutout

Many local graduates excelled in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one who deserves a shoutout in the LA area.

Cal State LA professor receives Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award

Boyle Heights resident to teach and establish a Humanities Lab at the American University in Bulgaria

UCLA Protesters Arrested, Encampment Cleared At USC, Protests Spread

Dozens of protesters were arrested at UCLA Monday. Even as an encampment was cleared from USC, another sprang up at Pomona College.

'A Force Of Nature': Lancaster Graduation Shoutout

Many local graduates excelled in academics, fine arts or volunteer service. Here's one graduate who deserves a shoutout in the LA area.

Sodexo Hosts Taylor Swift-Themed Lunch at Cal Lutheran University

The ambiance was set with Taylor Swift music playing in the background, and a life-size cutout of Taylor Swift, ideal for selfies

LMU Dining by Sodexo Partners with Nā Kōlea for 50th Annual Luau

LMU Dining Services by Sodexo embarked on a special collaboration with Nā Kōlea to showcase authentic Hawaiian cuisine

Standoff Intensifies on UCLA Campus In Face Of Encampment Raid

Police issued a dispersal order warning protesters "You risk serious injury."

LAPD Issues Citywide Tactical Alert As Protests Re-Ignite At USC

Video showed a young woman using red spray paint to write the words "say no to genocide" on the the school's iconic Tommy Trojan statue.

Pro-Palestine Encampment Established on UCLA Campus

Organizers of the "Palestine Solidarity Encampment," similar to their counterparts at USC, issued a list of demands.

USC Cancels Main Commencement Ceremony Amid Protests

The announcement, which stunned students, comes as pro-Palestinian protests roil USC and universities across the nation.