After serving more than 20 years in prison for a crime he says he didn't commit, L.A. artist Mr. Wash had his sentence commuted by President Barack Obama. Now he's on a mission to build a community center in Compton.

After serving more than 20 years in prison for a crime he says he didn't commit, L.A. artist Mr. Wash had his sentence commuted by President Barack Obama. Now he's on a mission to build a community center in Compton.

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This formerly incarcerated LA artist is on a mission to build a community center in Compton

A new study from UC Irvine finds using a tablet or TV to distract children can lead to more behavior problems down the line.

A new study from UC Irvine finds using a tablet or TV to distract children can lead to more behavior problems down the line.

Using screentime to calm kids is tied to problem behavior later, study finds

The district is in the midst of a study and collecting feedback from parents, students, staff and other stakeholders.

The district is in the midst of a study and collecting feedback from parents, students, staff and other stakeholders.

LAUSD athletic fields need to be replaced, and you can help decide turf vs. natural grass

The city of Huntington Beach suffered another courtroom loss in its culture war battles this week when a judge ordered it to pay $1 million in attorney fees for restricting minors’ access to library books. LAist's Jill Replogle reports.

The city of Huntington Beach suffered another courtroom loss in its culture war battles this week when a judge ordered it to pay $1 million in attorney fees for restricting minors&rsquo; access to library books. LAist's Jill Replogle reports.

This formerly incarcerated LA artist is on a mission to build a community center in Compton

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