Los Angeles Police Department argues nonprofits are better than handouts on Skid Row
Few would disagree that donating time or resources to the homeless is a good idea for the community. But the way in which the homeless receive assistance can either help or hurt them in the long term. (posted 11/18/10)
By Chris Foy

 

Costs on the rise at California State Universities
The California State University Board of Trustees voted 14-2 Wednesday for a 5 percent tuition hike, which goes into effect January 2011. The board voted 13-3 for a 10 percent increase in tuition that will become effective next fall. (posted 11/11/10)
By Chris Foy

 

Bell police officers release new documents in the corruption scandal
A new development in Bell's corruption scandal came Thursday with the release of documents from former City Manager Robert Rizzo. (posted 10/28/10)
By Chris Foy

 

Proposition 22 chooses local projects over statewide programs
If Proposition 22 passes this November, an estimated $1 billion will be taken from the state's general fund to pay for local-level transportation and redevelopment projects. Chris Foy reports on the different aspects and possible effects of the ballot initiative. (posted 10/21/10)
By Chris Foy

 

Proposition 25 continues debate over state budget
Almost every year in California's recent history, legislators have come to a desperate draw, often leaving citizens waiting for a long-overdue budget. The proposition aims to change that and will be decided this November. (posted 9/23/10)
By Chris Foy

 

Schwarzenegger’s Stance on Parole Draws Protest
Protestors met outside the governor's office in Los Angeles today to voice their concerns that he is reluctant to approve parole for inmates that have often been approved by a parole board. Chris Foy and Stephanie Sherman report. Chris Foy, Stephanie Sherman, and Julia Gabrick contributed to this story. (posted 9/16/10)
By Chris Foy

 

Latino students upset with Arizona’s new law
Angry students at USC voiced opposition towards Arizonas new law they say targets the Hispanic community. At a protest in the center of campus, dozens gathered, some shouting, some arguing, about the issue they say is drawing boundaries. Chris Foy reports. (posted 4/29/10)
By Chris Foy

 

Armenian students speak out on genocide
Members of the Armenian student population at USC rallied today in front of Tommy Trojan to remember their relatives, the not-so-distant survivors of a genocide still unrecognized by many of the worlds governments, including the United States. (posted 4/22/10)
By Chris Foy

 

Protestors say they are taxed enough already
Dozens of Tea-Partiers gathered in front of the Torrance Civic Center this afternoon to display their distaste for the state and federal governments. Protesting against big government and what they say is outrageous spending in Washington, the demonstrators waved Revolutionary-era American flags while many passing cars beeped their horns in agreement. Chris Foy has the story. (posted 4/15/10)
By Chris Foy

 

USC President Community
New USC President Max Nikias has a tall order ahead of him. He will not only be expected to lead a university that boasts 35,000 students and 14,000 employees to new heights, but will also be called upon to continue to reach out to the community outside USCs campus, the way Steven Sample did before him. Sample is widely respected for his role in shaping not just USC, but the local community as well. (posted 4/08/10)
By Chris Foy