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USC celebrates first-generation students with week of campus events

USC celebrates first-generation students with week of campus events

First-Generation Week brought students together through performances, workshops and community-building activities.

By Riley Lantin, Nicole Elena Figueroa, Milana Gallette, and Isabella Torrado ArevaloNovember 09, 2026 at 5:38PM PST

Foster youth lawsuit against Los Angeles County allowed to proceed

Foster youth lawsuit against Los Angeles County allowed to proceed

Seven foster youth allege county and state agencies failed to provide stable housing and adequate mental health services.

By Kyndal Foster and Nicole Elena FigueroaOctober 05, 2026 at 6:58PM PDT

Subway construction delays raise concerns ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Subway construction delays raise concerns ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Los Angeles Metro continues construction on the final two sections of the D Line extension as the agency works to complete the project ahead of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

By Nicole Elena Figueroa and Kyndal FosterSeptember 28, 2026 at 7:14PM PDT

P-22 to be memorialized at Griffith Park

P-22 to be memorialized at Griffith Park

Los Angeles’ famous mountain lion will be honored with a statue nearly four years after he was euthanized.

By Nicole Elena Figueroa and Kyndal FosterSeptember 21, 2026 at 6:52PM PDT

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