The LAUSD layoff saga goes on
The United Teachers Los Angeles has waged an aggressive campaign to make sure LAUSD teachers keep their jobs. They held a news conference before the Board of Education's meeting today to say that they are still fighting for their jobs. About 1,500 teachers still face the possibility of getting the axe and UTLA is determined to stop it. (posted 4/14/09)
By Beth Palkovic

 

LAUSD layoffs?
The board contemplates its final decision on layoffs. Superintendent Ramon Cortinez now says if the board doesn't go along with the plan, he's prepared to quit. More than 8,000 district employees, including thousands of teachers, are set to be laid off. Many of them gathered outside the meeting to challenge the layoffs. (posted 3/31/09)
By Beth Palkovic

 

LAUSD layoffs
More than 8,000 teachers and employees in the Los Angeles Unified School District could be getting layoff notices, but not before they've had their say. Beth Palkovic was at the school board meeting and reports on what went down. (posted 3/10/09)
By Beth Palkovic

 

National Pancake Day
Today is Mardis Gras, aka Fat Tuesday. But it is also "Pancake Tuesday" and IHOP's around the country are celebrating by giving away free pancakes. They are also hoping to raise money through donations for the Children's Miracle Network, a non-profit organization that raises money for children's hospitals. You can get free pancakes today until 10 PM. (posted 2/24/09)
By Beth Palkovic

 

Don’t Dump on LA Campaign
Los Angeles city officials are saying: Don't Dump on LA! that the name of the new campaign to clean up the streets of Los Angeles. (posted 11/20/08)
By Beth Palkovic

 

Disagreement over Proposition 6
Proposition six promises to reduce crime and make schools and neighborhoods safer. But it's causing quite a stir and many people disagree over the Safe Neighborhood Act. (posted 10/30/08)
By Beth Palkovic

 

Holocaust testimony digitally preserved
Fifty-two thousand Holocaust survivor testimonies, adding up more than a hundred thousand hours, are being digitally preserved by the Shoah Foundation. (posted 10/16/08)
By Beth Palkovic

 

Budget vetos
Even though Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the Parks Bill, there are hundreds he did not pass. Democratic legislators are upset and spoke out. (posted 10/02/08)
By Beth Palkovic

 

State budget
After 80 days of the state budget stand-off, social services are worried about the future of their state funding. St. John's health clinic in South Los Angeles has not been paid since May and is concerned about keeping its doors open. (posted 9/18/08)
By Beth Palkovic