California schools now offer a preschool grade for 4-year-olds. Here's how it's changing education

With a new grade called transitional kindergarten, there are younger kids in elementary school this year than ever before in California — and with that comes its own set of challenges for schools who are trying to implement it.

LA has a ‘silly’ law that makes playing sports illegal. Lawmakers want to repeal it

Want to play catch on the sidewalk or in a park? You’d technically risk jail time under this over 80-year-old law.

A winter heat wave is coming to SoCal

Time to ditch your winter jackets...for a little while, at least. Southern California is in for a potentially record-breaking heat wave — in January. LAist's Yusra Farzan has more on when it arrives, and when it will break.

A key takeaway from the LAFD chief's interview on LAist

Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jaime Moore recently spoke with AirTalk's Larry Mantle about the Palisades Fire. Science reporter Jacob Margolis listened in and provides this analysis. 

OC judge resigns after pleading guilty to mail fraud

Orange County Judge Israel Claustro pleaded guilty Monday to one count of mail fraud for his role in a scheme to defraud California’s workers compensation fund. LAist's Jill Replogle reports.

What happens when the public school system adds a whole new grade for 4-year-olds?

Transitional kindergarten is forcing a change in the way elementary schools operate in California.

Prominent LA eviction lawyer faces disciplinary charges from state bar

Burbank-based attorney Dennis Block has built a reputation as a fierce advocate for Southern California landlords seeking to evict their tenants. But disciplinary charges filed against him last month by the California State Bar raise questions about his treatment of clients.

Why Iran protests typically trigger demonstrations in LA

The hundreds of people who demonstrated in Westwood on Sunday in support of regime change in Iran were just the latest example of how L.A. is home to one of the largest populations of Iranian immigrants in the country. LAist's Yusra Farzan explains.

Protests held across LA over the weekend after the fatal shooting of Renee Good

Demonstrations took place in cities like L.A., West Hollywood and Pasadena to condemn federal immigration actions. That’s where Josie Huang spoke with protesters.

Beloved used book store in Long Beach is looking for its next home

Planet Books needs a new home, or it could shut down. Dañiel Martinez has more.