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Two out of three California students did not meet state math standards and more than half did not meet English standards on state assessments.

The scandal set off by a leaked recording of three L.A. City Council members exchanging racist banter smolders on, with the new president upping the pressure on Councilman Kevin de León to step down. But why does the city need any council members?

Starting today, hearing aids that once required a prescription will be available over the counter, yielding huge savings. And the federal government just started accepting applications for student loan debt relief.

The U.S. Department of Education has started accepting applications from student-loan borrowers for debt relief. But availability is limited.

The scandal began with audio leaked on Reddit. The L.A. Times offers secure ways to share newsworthy information with us.

Having a movie or TV show film at your home can feel glamorous. But on the flip side, there’s a risk of damage occuring during a shoot.

The midterm election battleground has narrowed as some races move out of contention. Control of the Senate remains uncertain.

The Times created the Utility Journalism Team in 2020 to write how-to stories and explainers that empower readers to advance their own interests.

Is your candidate winning? As the midterm election approaches, here's how to read political polls and keep your sanity.

At least 50 people who received permits contributed either to Villanueva's first campaign for sheriff or his current reelection bid, a Times analysis found.