3+ week, 1+ day ago   (1714+ words) What the contract says: Under the new contract ratified by the United Teachers Los Angeles, integrated classes with both special and general education students are limited to 20 students per teacher. Why it matters: Teachers say a stipend compensates them for…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (1723+ words) The backstory: Bass finished ahead of Raman in the June primary 34%-29% but is considered a vulnerable incumbent. Rising street homelessness, skyrocketing housing costs and a shortage of basic city services like pothole repair have left some voters disenchanted with Bass,…...