
LAUSD teachers hold protest demanding lifting of COVID restrictions
The protesters claim that the district has faced a staffing crisis for requiring that all LAUSD teachers and staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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The protesters claim that the district has faced a staffing crisis for requiring that all LAUSD teachers and staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Falling in line with state guidance and other districts across California, LAUSD officials announced Friday that the mandatory in-class mask requirement will be lifted by March 23.
The state of California has lifted the statewide requirement that students and staff wear masks while in classrooms.
California's indoor mask mandate was lifted for students across the state Monday.
Carvalho comes to Los Angeles from the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system, where he served as superintendent since 2008. He succeeds Austin Beutner, who stepped down in June.
As thousands of students across the Southland prepare to return to campus after a brief hiatus from in-person learning, they are once again being asked to adapt in the face of the Coronavirus Pandemic.
LAUSD has postponed all athletic competitions for at least the first week of the Spring semester, due to the rapidly surging positive COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles County.
The Los Angeles Unified School District has announced that all students and staff, regardless of vaccination status, will have to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test before they can return to campuses when school resumes next week.
View Park Preparatory School is the first Los Angeles County school to close its doors due to coronavirus in the 2021-22 school year.
District officials say that 97% of its administrators, 97% of its teachers, and 95% of its classified supervisors have reported to the district's Daily Pass system of receiving at least one dose of the vaccine.
The L.A. County Department of Public Health has identified a COVID-19 outbreak at Grant Elementary School, Los Angeles Unified confirmed Wednesday.
United Teachers Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Unified School District Thursday reached a tentative agreement for a return to campus for the 2021-22 school year.
As Los Angeles schools prepare to start a new academic year this fall, teachers are poised for a contentious debate about the Middle East after United Teachers Los Angeles recently held area meetings to vote on motions to address the ongoing Israeli–Palestinian conflict.
A former student at 96th Street Elementary is filing suit against the Los Angeles Unified School District claiming the district did not do enough to stop a first grade teacher convicted of molesting minors.
The next game is scheduled for Thursday, when the Venice High baseball team will take on Palisades High.
The Los Angeles Unified School District Monday announced only 7% of high schoolers, 12% of middle schoolers and 30% of elementary school children have returned to the classroom.
A complaint by a neighbor is keeping the Venice High School baseball team from hosting home games on their new multimillion dollar fields.
The agreement is subject to the approval of the LAUSD board and ratification by the UTLA membership. If approved, the contract will be in effect through June 30.
LAUSD Superintendent Austin Beutner has set a target date of April 9 to reopen all elementary schools on the condition that 25,000 staffers are fully vaccinated.
As part of the pathway to reopening school buildings for in-person learning, Los Angeles Unified School District and others said they have upgraded their air filtration systems.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn Monday said the county had "officially reached the state's threshold for reopening elementary schools," but Los Angeles Unified School District said its campuses would not reopen until all staff was vaccinated.
The Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education Tuesday voted to cut 133 positions from the L.A. School Police Department, ban the use of pepper spray on students and divert $25 million in funding cut from the department to better support Black students.
Dr. Barbara Ferrer, county public health director, told the Los Angeles Unified School District Board of Education Tuesday that teachers could start getting COVID-19 vaccinations in the coming weeks.
The Wesley School, a private school in North Hollywood, sent an email to its parents that all employees who wanted to receive a COVID-19 vaccine were able to get their first dose "through a special program for essential workers and educators."
Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Austin Beutner responded Friday to a threatened lawsuit brought on by Los Angeles City Councilman Joe Buscaino who wants the city to reopen schools.
Mandatory evacuation orders for some 2,600 homes have been upgraded to a warning, officials say, though they urge returning residents to use caution as there is still fire equipment in the roadways.
All eastbound lanes on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu are closed north of Nicholas Canyon Beach due to a crash, according to Malibu officials.
CBS2 and KCAL9 provide team coverage of protests in response to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the landmark abortion rights case Roe v. Wade.
The boy, who is believed to be 9-years-old, was swimming with family members at Lake Elsinore. His family members noticed he was struggling and attempted to help the child before they lost sight of him.
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
It was day three of demonstrations in downtown Los Angeles Sunday as the outcry continued against the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn federal abortion protections provided under Roe v. Wade.
A heat wave swept through Southern California Sunday as temperatures soared above 100 degrees in parts of the Southland.
MLS-leading LAFC improved to 10-3-3 with its fourth shutout of the season. New York (7-5-5) started 5-2-1 on the road, but has dropped three straight away from home — without scoring.
What would you do today differently if you were $1.4 million richer? A Powerball ticket sold in Los Angeles County won big in Saturday night's draw.
The BET Awards return with a live show that could see Doja Cat, Drake and Ari Lennox snag some trophies.
Diane Nelson was given two and a half years to live when she was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer in 2017.
A shooting unfolded in the Harbor Gateway area on the 110 Freeway north of the 105 Freeway.
Mandatory evacuation orders for some 2,600 homes have been upgraded to a warning, officials say, though they urge returning residents to use caution as there is still fire equipment in the roadways.
All eastbound lanes on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu are closed north of Nicholas Canyon Beach due to a crash, according to Malibu officials.
CBS2 and KCAL9 provide team coverage of protests in response to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the landmark abortion rights case Roe v. Wade.
The boy, who is believed to be 9-years-old, was swimming with family members at Lake Elsinore. His family members noticed he was struggling and attempted to help the child before they lost sight of him.
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Our hidden cameras caught employees with the LA Homeless Services Authority throwing away cases of food meant to be distributed to those less fortunate.
LA Mayor Eric Garcetti and City Attorney Mike Feuer told CBSLA that the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority needs to answer questions regarding CBS2's investigative report that captured video of homeless outreach workers trashing cases of food.
Advocates reacted to our video showing employees with the LA Homeless Services Authority throwing away cases of food meant to be distributed to the unhoused.
The CBS 2 investigation caught outreach workers trashing food for the homeless.
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority said it will make every effort to distribute and donate food after a CBS 2 Investigation captured outreach workers trashing food meant for the unhoused.
The boy, who is believed to be 9-years-old, was swimming with family members at Lake Elsinore. His family members noticed he was struggling and attempted to help the child before they lost sight of him.
It was day three of demonstrations in downtown Los Angeles Sunday as the outcry continued against the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn federal abortion protections provided under Roe v. Wade.
A heat wave swept through Southern California Sunday as temperatures soared above 100 degrees in parts of the Southland.
What would you do today differently if you were $1.4 million richer? A Powerball ticket sold in Los Angeles County won big in Saturday night's draw.
The BET Awards return with a live show that could see Doja Cat, Drake and Ari Lennox snag some trophies.
The stabbing occurred just after 6:20 p.m. Thursday evening at what was believed to be the man's residence. He was taken to a nearby hospital where he later died.
The concert event was dedicated to U.S. veterans Andy Tai Huynh of Garden Grove and Alex Drueke, an Alabama native, both captured while fighting in Ukraine.
A new water playground will open at Alamitos Beach in Long Beach on Saturday morning. Despite a national shortage of lifeguards, the city says they are ready for the massive summer crowds.
The conservative majority expanded gun rights in New York, California and a handful of other states.
The coyote has not yet been located, and the status of the child is not immediately known.
Crews in Riverside Sunday continued to battle a 110-acre wildfire dubbed the Union Fire that was 40 percent contained.
The conservative majority expanded gun rights in New York, California and a handful of other states.
37 of the 140 reported cases in the United States have come from California, however the CDC has maintained that the threat to the general population is still low.
The officers were investigating an operation into the sale of illegal assault weapons when the suspects rammed their vehicle and fled from the scene, prompting the officers to open fire and begin pursuit.
Any precipitation that does fall is expected to be above 10,000 feet, so Southern California's mountains and high deserts have the best chance of seeing any rainfall.
The bill represents the most significant legislation addressing guns in nearly 30 years.
The move marks the most considerable changes to U.S. gun laws in decades.
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Paul Pelosi's Porsche collided with a Jeep in Napa County.
Regulator's decision comes amid concerns that an epidemic of underage vaping will hook a new generation on nicotine.
The bill represents the most significant legislation addressing guns in nearly 30 years.
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decision in a case involving a Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
A series of protests were planned throughout the weekend after Supreme Court justices announced the decision to end nearly 50 years of constitutionally protected abortion rights for women by overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade decision.
The decision, a seismic shift for abortion rights in the United States, allows states to usher in new rules limiting or banning access to abortion in dozens of states, in some places immediately.
Installing Clark and the pressure campaign on the Justice Department was "essentially a political coup," committee chair Rep. Bennie Thompson said in his closing statement at Thursday's hearing.
The Auto Club predicts 426,000 Southern Californians will opt to fly this Fourth of July, an 8% drop from 2019.
Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon blasted oil companies like Shell and Chevron, which he says has reported $9.1 billion and $6.2 billion in profits in the first quarter of this year, respectively.
The California Mortgage Relief Program is expanding its income eligibility and is being extended to help people who have missed payments in 2022 or could not pay their property taxes.
The ordinance does not ban the possession or use of flavored tobacco for people over the age of 21, and also includes an exception for hookah lounges that meet certain conditions.
The study released Monday confirmed that the City of Angels is hell for anyone looking to buy their first home for a number of reasons.
The Supreme Court Friday overturned the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, which guaranteed a woman's right to abortion. The ruling sends the issue back to the states. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford reports.
The rate of patients with COVID-19 admitted to hospitals remained the same over the course of two weeks, ending a trend of constantly increasing hospitalization rates by week.
Regulator's decision comes amid concerns that an epidemic of underage vaping will hook a new generation on nicotine.
Since J.M. Smucker recalled products linked to a salmonella outbreak, another 20 companies have followed suit.
Both the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations were approved for children between five-years-old and six-months-old by the CDC and FDA over the weekend.
The Auto Club predicts 426,000 Southern Californians will opt to fly this Fourth of July, an 8% drop from 2019.
Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon blasted oil companies like Shell and Chevron, which he says has reported $9.1 billion and $6.2 billion in profits in the first quarter of this year, respectively.
Laurie Leshin, who is also vice president of Caltech, is known for her distinguished career as a geochemist and space scientist.
The California Mortgage Relief Program is expanding its income eligibility and is being extended to help people who have missed payments in 2022 or could not pay their property taxes.
The ordinance does not ban the possession or use of flavored tobacco for people over the age of 21, and also includes an exception for hookah lounges that meet certain conditions.
MLS-leading LAFC improved to 10-3-3 with its fourth shutout of the season. New York (7-5-5) started 5-2-1 on the road, but has dropped three straight away from home — without scoring.
Hudson's recovery is expected to take six to nine months, taking away the team's top setup reliever. Hudson, 35, has five saves and a 2.22 ERA.
Dodgers designated hitter Will Smith tied the game at 3 with a homer to left field off A.J. Minter (4-1) to open the eighth.
The 32-year-old Bale is moving stateside after spending most of the past nine years with Madrid. His contract expires this summer, making him a free agent after his up-and-down tenure with the current Champions League winners finally ends.
Julio Urías (5-6) handed the Braves just their fourth loss in June, allowing one run on three hits with nine strikeouts in six innings.
The BET Awards return with a live show that could see Doja Cat, Drake and Ari Lennox snag some trophies.
Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner host the 49th annual Daytime Emmy Awards honoring the greatest daytime shows in the country. You can watch live on CBS Friday, June 24th at 9pm
Cash originally had the home built in 1961 as "an escape from the raucous fame of his rock 'n roll lifestyle." The 4,500 sq. ft. home is listed for $1.795 million.
The study also found that leading film studies did not feature transgender or non-binary characters for the fourth year in a row.
The settlement prompted the judge in the case to dismiss the prospective jurors who were about to be impaneled to hear the case Monday.
Fueled by passion, anger and overall emotion since the Supreme Court decision, abortion rights activists are out and about at pop-up concerts, impromptu rallies, and marches. Jake Reiner reports.
We've hit the road for a summer staycation. Join us on our one tank trip to Los Olivos! Erica Olsen reports.
The hunt was on for a suspect in a deadly shooting. Tena Ezzeddine reports.
Jenna Barnett, the Millennial Mom, appeared on KCAL9 with suggestions for parents this summer. Nichelle Medina reports.
Xavier Dphrepaulezz, a three time Grammy winning singer and songwriter, appeared on KCAL 9 News on Sunday to share his journey. Rachel Kim reports.
Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner host the 49th annual Daytime Emmy Awards honoring the greatest daytime shows in the country. You can watch live on CBS Friday, June 24th at 9pm
Millions of people across the Americas, Europe and Africa on Sunday were able to see the reddish glow of a rare and spectacular show in the sky: a lunar eclipse known as a "super flower blood moon."
If it glittered or dazzled, it was likely being worn by a celeb at fashion's biggest party of the year
Action shots from the DIO Implant Open held at the Wilshire Country Club in Los Angeles, another leg in the LPGA Tour where some of the world's top female golfers faced off.
John Batiste, Olivia Rodrigo, and Silk Sonic wowed the 64th annual Grammy Awards, while also taking away some of the night's biggest prizes.