ge The coronavirus hit the fashion industry hard. Here's how eight L.A. designers are getting by By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 18:03:03 -0400 L.A. sustainable fashion and accessories designers share their survival stories in the time of COVID-19. Full Article
ge Should L.A. Unified close schools to half a million students? The coronavirus debate rages By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 21:45:41 -0400 Some parents say they want LAUSD schools to close as the novel coronavirus spreads. But L.A. Unified officials have yet to decide to do that. Full Article
ge Los Angeles Unified district to close all schools By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:41:01 -0400 Amid the coronavirus crisis, LAUSD schools will officially shut down. Full Article
ge Hey, kids. We're eager to hear from you about the coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 16:48:19 -0400 We want to hear from you. Send us your questions and one of our reporters will answer them. Plus, send us your drawings and pictures. Full Article
ge For some students, college is their only safe haven. Now they have just days to leave By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 19:17:02 -0400 Pomona College, like others throughout the country, has asked students to leave campus and not expect to return for the remainder of the semester as the school shifts to online classes amid the coronavirus pandemic. That action has left some students feeling anxiety and fear about the future. Full Article
ge How will students take AP tests with schools closed? At home, College Board proposes By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 20:06:34 -0400 Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the College Board is proposing that AP tests could become take-home exams and has canceled the May 2 SAT test. Full Article
ge UC regents postpone vote on tuition increase, citing coronavirus uncertainties By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:54:14 -0400 University of California regents will not vote on a tuition increase as scheduled this week because the coronavirus crisis has created too much uncertainty, officials said Wednesday. Full Article
ge Coronavirus has forced thousands at Stanford and other private colleges to evacuate By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 11:11:59 -0400 As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, hundreds of students were forced to leave Stanford University, which is also reducing financial aid for students. Full Article
ge Is SAT test going down at UC? Several regents express deep skepticism over use in admissions By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 16:40:13 -0400 Several University of California regents expressed deep skepticism about the use of SAT and ACT tests in admissions decisions, signaling the standardized tests may be headed for elimination as an application requirement. Full Article
ge Students hit hard as L.A. community colleges scramble to respond to coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Mar 2020 10:30:09 -0400 An uneven response from schools is disrupting the lives of students who rely on campuses for education and essential services like food and healthcare. Full Article
ge USC, school districts getting 'Zoom-bombed' with racist taunts, porn as they transition to online meetings By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 21:00:47 -0400 USC officials said they learned Tuesday that some online Zoom classes had been "disrupted by people who used racist and vile language." Full Article
ge Increased anxiety and depression top college students' concerns in coronavirus survey By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 22:10:45 -0400 The survey, conducted by college affordability group Rise, found that 75% of students who responded were more anxious, depressed or stressed amid the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
ge As virus spreads, this Bay Area college wants students to return and clean their dorm rooms By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 10:48:00 -0400 St. Mary's College in Moraga is requiring students to return and clean out their dorm rooms by April 14. Fearful of coronavirus, some parents are livid. Full Article
ge A's for all? Pass/fail? Colleges grapple with grading fairness during coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 08:00:31 -0400 Colleges are grappling with competing student demands to change grading during the coronavirus outbreak. Some want pass/fail for all to ensure equity while others want letter grades to boost GPAs. Full Article
ge Getting into USC this fall just got easier amid coronavirus uncertainty By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 27 Mar 2020 21:43:43 -0400 USC admission rates rose significantly for fall 2020 as the coronavirus outbreak deepens uncertainty over students' college plans. Full Article
ge Coronavirus changes the AP test, big time. Here's what it will look like By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 3 Apr 2020 12:24:39 -0400 New details about Advanced Placement tests released Friday by the College Board show how much the coronavirus pandemic is altering the format. Full Article
ge What about grades? Coronavirus school closures? AP tests? College? A student Q&A By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 9 Apr 2020 15:55:32 -0400 Teenagers asked questions about coronavirus school closures, graduation, grads and their families' safety. We found the answers. Full Article
ge No L.A. Unified student will get an 'F' on spring report card By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 13 Apr 2020 14:03:59 -0400 No LAUSD students will receive failing grades this spring during coronavirus school closures as many have limited access to online learning. Full Article
ge Social distancing in a classroom? Newsom suggests major changes when schools reopen By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 19:11:19 -0400 School won't be the same when it resumes after coronavirus closures. There could be staggered start times, reconfigured classes and no assemblies. Full Article
ge L.A. school district confronts $200 million in coronavirus costs and a grim budget future By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 08:00:43 -0400 The Los Angeles school district racks up $200 million in emergency coronavirus costs, from meal programs to computers, and the budget outlook is uncertain at best. Full Article
ge Getting free internet is hard for poor students despite provider promises, survey finds By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 09:00:26 -0400 Low-income L.A. families are struggling to get students connected to the internet even with promises of help from phone and cable providers. A survey found 16% still unconnected. Full Article
ge In rural California, children face isolation, hunger amid coronavirus school closures By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 09:00:42 -0400 Schools in rural parts of the state are struggling not only to teach but to reach students. Many lack internet access and rely on schools for food. Full Article
ge From warehouse to table: A look inside the L.A. school district's huge meal distribution operation amid coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 09:26:12 -0400 With school closed for the coronavirus, LAUSD, the nation's second-largest district, has given out about 10 million meals since March 18. Full Article
ge Students accused of sexual misconduct get stronger protections under new federal rules By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 11:42:51 -0400 Students accused of sexual misconduct gain stronger protections under controversial new Title IX rules announced by Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. Full Article
ge Bill Barr is acting like Trump's wing man again instead of America's attorney general By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 18:50:59 -0400 The attorney general suggests that he's in sync with Trump's 'liberation' tweets. Full Article
ge Editorial: Sorry Orange County, no beach weekend for you By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 08:00:44 -0400 It's a relief for many that the governor didn't order all state beaches and parks closed, as expected. But we're still waiting for a smart, comprehensive approach for Californians to safely enjoy the state's abundant natural resources. Full Article
ge Op-Ed: State lockdowns have become politically divisive. Here's how we can come together By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 18:17:10 -0400 What happens when sacred values — human life and liberty — are pitted against each other? Full Article
ge Why shut down his own coronavirus task force? Trump wants someone to blame if things get worse By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 18:34:08 -0400 Vice President Mike Pence says the cornavirus task force could end in early June. Why? Full Article
ge Opinion: Trump's nominee to oversee intelligence says the right things, but so did Barr By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 10:10:58 -0400 John Ratcliffe is a Trump loyalist who now promises to speak truth to power. Full Article
ge Editorial: A new extracurricular: Suing colleges for a COVID-19-tainted experience By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 06:00:03 -0400 If colleges have to pay out millions in tuition refunds because of coronavirus, it could mean higher tuition and reduced financial aid in coming years. Full Article
ge Bridgegate is still a scandal for the ages, even if it wasn't a federal crime By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 17:04:12 -0400 The 2013 scheme by associates of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie to close traffic lanes to punish a political opponent remains a scandal for the ages. Full Article
ge Column: Michael Flynn is guilty as sin. Dismissing the charges against him is nothing short of sickening By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 19:23:01 -0400 Of all the unseemly and scandalous actions by the Department of Justice in the Trump era, the dismissal of charges against Michael Flynn is the worst. Full Article
ge Phoebe Waller-Bridge onstage in 'Fleabag': Your quarantine must-watch of the day By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 09:30:10 -0400 Phoebe Waller-Bridge takes her "Fleabag" character back to her stage roots. Here's how you can see a filmed performance. Full Article
ge It's not just teens: We're all in the TikTok-dance-challenge phase of quarantine now By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 15:11:23 -0400 As quarantine and stay-at-home orders trap people indoors, the olds are infiltrating the youth-driven world of the TikTok dance challenge. Full Article
ge Review: Need a laugh? Stream the stage version of 'Fleabag' for loads of conspiratorial fun By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 11 Apr 2020 15:27:33 -0400 The stage version of 'Fleabag,' starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge, is streaming on Amazon Prime for a limited time to support coronavirus relief efforts. Full Article
ge Andrea Bocelli livestreams coronavirus message of 'Hope' from Italy for Easter By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2020 18:45:35 -0400 Italian singer Andrea Bocelli celebrated Easter Sunday by livestreaming on Youtube a solo performance from Milan's main cathedral, the Duomo di Milano. Full Article
ge Your 'Animal Crossing' obsession is about to get worse. Blame the Getty Art Generator By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 11:59:37 -0400 Van Gogh or Klimt, anyone? The new Animal Crossing Art Generator allows you to bring artworks from the museum's archives into your imaginary worlds. Full Article
ge AB 5 forced arts groups to evolve. For some, COVID-19 made the change 'catastrophic' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 17:22:40 -0400 Ticket sales were supposed to help theater and opera companies pay the costs of turning freelancers into staff members under AB 5. What now? Full Article
ge Commentary: Past pandemics changed the design of cities. Six ways COVID-19 could do the same By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 08:00:57 -0400 Hospitals built in two weeks. Freeways with few cars. Which innovations and changes could, or should, stick with us in a post-coronavirus world? Full Article
ge Coronavirus gives 'heightened urgency' to new Mike Kelley Foundation art grants By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 12:08:43 -0400 The COVID-19 crisis has led the Mike Kelley Foundation to be more flexible in its grants. Here's who will receive the $400,000 pool for L.A. groups. Full Article
ge Art Reality Studio arms artists with VR gear and asks: What if? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 13:40:04 -0400 Artists are pushing VR boundaries beyond gaming. Enter Art Reality Studio, a virtual reality playground for artists, like a next-gen Gemini G.E.L. Full Article
ge Tango in the age of coronavirus: How a Zoom party connects dancers across the globe By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 09:00:36 -0400 Hundreds of tango lovers unite on Zoom for the Earth Virtual Milonga. Some dance as couples. Some dance with a pillow. At this party it's all good. Full Article
ge L.A. Phil efforts to keep subscribers happy hint at challenges ahead for arts groups By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 1 May 2020 19:49:22 -0400 The L.A. Phil deadline arrives for subscribers to renew for next season, but fans — even loyal ones — say there's too much uncertainty about fall. Full Article
ge Pulitzer Prize for drama goes to Michael R. Jackson's 'A Strange Loop' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 17:04:17 -0400 The tale of a black queer writer wins one of theater's top prizes. David Henry Hwang and Jeanine Tesori's musical, "Soft Power," is a finalist. Full Article
ge Brigade urges government to stop neglecting fire safety at Grenfell report committee By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Wed, 16 Oct 2019 09:23:09 +0100 The London Fire Commissioner will today call for the Government to take stronger action and undertake urgent research on ‘buildings that fail’ on fire safety which leaves ‘stay put’ advice no longer viable. Full Article
ge Tom George retires after 32 years at London Fire Brigade By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2019 09:31:44 Z Deputy Commissioner and Director of Operations Tom George has retired from London Fire Brigade after 32 years of service to the capital. Full Article
ge Getting on like a house on fire? Make sure you follow our fire safety tips this Valentine’s Day By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 10:09:15 Z London Fire Brigade encourages Londoners to let sparks fly this Valentine’s Day, but not within their homes Full Article
ge New children’s book is #firefightingsexism by challenging gender roles By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:23:55 Z London Fire Brigade has worked with Butterfly Books to produce a new children’s picture book that aims to tackle misconceptions about women’s roles in the emergency services Full Article
ge Generation Xers at higher risk of dying or injury in smoking related fires By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 09:38:54 Z Generation Xers accounted for half of all the people that died in smoking related fires and a third of injuries, according to new data from London Fire Brigade. Full Article
ge Brigade still ready for fire and rescue emergencies By www.london-fire.gov.uk Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 09:18:36 Z London Fire Brigade will continue to provide a full emergency fire and rescue service to the capital. Full Article