Ruth Frantz

Track system at Manual Arts eases overcrowding, hinders student performance

Manual Arts High School is one of the year-round high schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District, and its teachers and administrators argue the track system has several problems. [...]

Community gathers to spread word on Props 24 and 25

Teachers, students and community members alike gathered Saturday in South Los Angeles to spread the word about the midterm election. [...]

USC president visits Foshay Learning Center

University of Southern California President C. L. Max Nikias toured the facility Monday and visited a self-sustaining student-run program. [...]

Breast cancer survivors speak out about the deadly disease

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is dedicated to increasing awareness about the importance of early breast cancer detection. [...]

Workers raise awareness about high level of unemployment

The Black Workers Center spruced up the Paul Robeson Community Center in South Los Angeles Saturday. [...]

Family pleads for information about daughter’s murder

Shaquana Watson's family members gathered at Newton Community Police Station Monday morning. They asked the public for any information regarding Watson's drive-by murder. [...]

LAUSD students start the new school year

It's been a long summer for students in the Los Angeles public schools. School bells finally rang on Monday to start the new year. [...]