Ryanne Mena
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Dorsey High has a history of musically talented alumni. But deep cuts to arts funding meant years of students went without music education. -
They saw each other across a sea of signs: how the WGA strike is offering an opportunity for singles to mingle -
Shelters, breeders, rescues: Our guide walks you through all the dog adoption options in L.A. so that you can make a decision that feels right for you. -
Service Employees International Union Local 99 will be voting to ratify an agreement that followed a three-day strike. -
Parents and students pivoted while a three-day strike shut down Los Angeles Unified School District. There were teachable moments, some more successful than others. -
District support staff have a lot on the line, with many hoping for a reprieve from needing multiple jobs. -
Parents picked up food and homework while union rank-and-file pounded the pavement. -
Service Employees International Local 99, the union representing 30,000 bus drivers, cafeteria workers, custodians and other support staff across LAUSD, has started a three-day strike. -
Los Angeles Schools Got A $600,000 Donation Of Beanie Babies And We Want To Know Where They’re GoingLAUSD has accepted a very large donation this month of Ty Beanie Baby toys. A very, very large donation. -
Union members are rallying with support from the district’s teachers union to protest for a new and better contract.
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