In response to rising safety concerns following Zoe Welsh's death, Raleigh police hosted a self-defense tips meeting on Jan.

A former Lancashire county swimmer who has prompted objections with a planning wrangle over holding commercial swimming lessons at her home, says she has been forced to use public pools instead. Did ...

A former Lancashire county swimmer who had used her home's private pool to teach people how to swim now has to use public pools following objections. Sarah Makin runs the Above Surface Swim School, ...

Reba McEntire revealed the "hardest lesson" she's ever had to learn. After turning 70, McEntire is now sharing her best advice for a good life, which includes choosing not to stress about "the little ...

California took a big step toward overhauling its reading curriculum last week when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill pushing for phonics-based instruction in elementary and middle school classrooms.

Students in class at Lake Marie Elementary School in Whittier, on Nov. 17, 2022. (Photo by Lauren Justice/For Cal Matters) This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. California took a big step toward ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. California took a big step toward overhauling its reading curriculum last week when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill ...

Lessons learned from catastrophic and deadly wildfires that ravaged California in recent years could help residents and communities in and near forested areas limit damage from future fires, a ...