This post was updated May 27 at 12:59 a.m.
The Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden bloomed with history at the Clarkia Flower Festival on May 17.

California has joined a lawsuit suing the Trump administration for cutting grants designed to combat a nationwide teacher shortage.
Eight states sued the Trump administration for terminating $600 million worth of grants.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced new measures to combat homelessness Feb. 24.
Newsom said in a press release that the state will allocate $920 million in funding to local municipalities so they can clear out encampments and combat homelessness.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has made at least 39 arrests for crimes related to the January fires in Southern California.
The LA County fires burned over 47,000 acres, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection website.

This post was updated Feb. 10 at 12:34 a.m.
With much-needed rainstorms coming to Los Angeles, there is no better place to take shelter from the precipitation than in an art gallery.

This post was updated Jan. 31 at 12:02 a.m.
Two United States representatives from California proposed a new bill Jan. 16 that would reassess home insurance coverage in areas with high wildfire risk.

Voters will determine the country’s course of direction in the upcoming presidential election.
Eligible Bruins can visit Los Angeles voting centers between Oct. 26 and Nov.

Los Angeles residents will vote on electing five Los Angeles Superior Court judges this November.
Ten candidates will be on the ballot after qualifying during March’s primary election for five open seats: Office No.

Los Angeles voters with disabilities may see changes to the ways they can cast their vote at polling stations this November.
The U.S. Department of Justice reached a settlement agreement with LA County following a lawsuit alleging that the county’s polling centers violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This post was updated Oct. 6 at 7:49 p.m.
UCLA alumni are setting the stage for efficacious storytelling through short films.
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, PBS SoCal’s annual FINE CUT festival of films showcases student films from across Southern California and provides networking opportunities for participants.