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School districts these days face a variety of major challenges, from pandemic-era learning loss to the threat of campus shootings. There’s another one always lurking — cyberattacks like the one experienced by L.A. Unified School District on its information technology systems over the weekend. As L.A. teachers, parents, students and leaders felt the brunt of

While Los Angeles school officials said Tuesday they have not received a ransom demand since their computer system was hacked over the holiday weekend, experts say blackmail is typically the reason for cyberattacks. The objective for some hackers is to simply cause chaos — sometimes for political reasons — but most of the time they

Student filmmakers on the set of “A Beautiful Sin” directed by Ahmad Jack Almazeedi. The film is part of California State University, Northridge’s 30th “Senior Film Showcase” to screen on Sept. 14 in Beverly Hills. (Photo courtesy of California State University, Northridge) California State University, Northridge’s “Senior Film Showcase” returns after being delayed by two

The Chili Preppers won 2nd place for their Texas Prime Rib Chili at the Malibu Chili Cook-Off September 4, 2022.(Photo by Andy Holzman, Contributing Photographer) People enjoy the Malibu Chili Cook-Off September 4, 2022. Visitors to the event participated in carnival games, rides, food trucks, vendors, and skateboarding. The event was held as a fundraiser

By Dr. Nilesh L. Vora, Contributing writer Southern California is getting hotter than ever, and our drought certainly isn’t helping with our changes toward a warmer climate, which is why it’s now more important than ever for seniors to put a plan in place to protect their skin from the sun. Nilesh L Vora, M.D.,

With a hundred pennies a year and a will to serve the poor in Los Angeles, they continue to do their “Mother’s” work. They feed the hungry on the streets, run a food bank, provide a shelter for pregnant women, visit the women’s Century Regional Detention Facility jail in Lynwood, teach catechism and run youth

Central Basin Municipal Water District’s board president, vice president and general counsel met privately following the indictment of General Manager Alex Rojas and unilaterally determined the eight-member board did not need to take any action against Rojas at this time, according to a redacted copy of a memorandum obtained by the Southern California News Group.

On a recent mid-morning, the scene was Allendale Park in Pasadena, and things were popping. The park’s dedicated pickleball courts — tennis courts just a few years ago – were a full house. Sixteen players toiled atop the smallish courts, and at least a dozen waited to play. Related: Soaring popularity of pickleball is fueling

The National Football League is coming to Long Beach — at least for one day. Thanks to the Super Bowl champion Los Angeles Rams, the NFL will kick off the 2022 season on Thursday, Sept. 8, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, with the home team playing the Buffalo Bills. But the NFL Kickoff Experience —

A long, intense wave of excessive heat is enveloping much of the Western United States for the next week. Across California, temperatures are expected to be more than 10 degrees above normal, warns the organization that manages the flow of much of the state’s electricity. The California Independent System Operator expects demand on Labor Day

WOODLAND HILLS — Authorities on Wednesday identified the second of two motorists killed in a head-on crash near the entrance to Pierce College on Victory Boulevard in Woodland Hills. The collision occurred about 11:30 p.m. Monday on Victory Boulevard near Mason Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Armen Benglyan, 24, of Northridge, died

Sandy Fisher’s “Peaceful Pastime” is part of the art exhibit “The Great Outdoors” through Sept. 25 at the Santa Clarita Artists Association Gallery in Newhall. Here is a sampling of things to do in-person and online in the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles area, Sept. 1-8. EVENTS Malibu Chili Cook-Off: The event includes the

Mark your calendars, the 2023 LA County Fair is set to return in May, the second year in a row the annual event will be held during spring. To celebrate its new springtime schedule, fair organizers have dubbed this year’s theme, “Spring Into Fair: Where Fun Blooms.” The fair will kickoff May 5, 2023, part

By ERIC HE | City News Service LOS ANGELES — Seeking to aid homeless coordinators, the Los Angeles City Council voted Wednesday to support greater access to the Homeless Management Information System, a database on services provided to people experiencing homelessness — despite concerns over privacy. The council voted 13-0 to request a report from

“Industries of California,” one of the murals by Ralph Stackpole in Coit Tower in San Francisco. (Photo by Dsdugan/Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication) Government offices, courts, libraries and schools — Los Angeles city and county, national and state — are closed for Labor Day. Here is a sampling of other services that

Las Palmas Park is a designated cooling center during the heat wave in the San Fernando Valley from Aug. 30 to Sept. 5, Labor Day, in the city of San Fernando. (Google Street View) The City of San Fernando issued a heat alert on Tuesday and an option for the public to take advantage of

WOODLAND HILLS — Two motorists were killed in a head-on crash near the entrance to Pierce College in Woodland Hills. The collision occurred about 11:30 p.m. Monday on Victory Boulevard near Mason Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. One man died at the scene, and the other man died at a hospital, the

Cameron Evans listens to Braxton Cook during the 19th annual City of Gardena Jazz Festival on Sunday, August 28, 2022. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer) Daley performs during the 19th annual City of Gardena Jazz Festival on Sunday, August 28, 2022. (Photo by Axel Koester, Contributing Photographer) Braxton Cook performs during the 19th annual

A view from the San Fernando Valley: Children spin as they play on Woodbridge Park’s carousel in Studio City on Friday, June 3, 2022. (Photo by Sarah Reingewirtz, Los Angeles Daily News/SCNG) Community meetings bring people together for exchange of ideas and memorable shared experiences. Here’s a sampling of  meetings and charity/volunteer events in the

When the two candidates vying for the open seat on the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors squared off in a debate in the San Fernando Valley Friday, they espoused only minor variations on the issues, choosing instead to accentuate differences in style. State Sen. Bob Hertzberg, 67, D-Van Nuys, and West Hollywood Council Member