Benjamin Clarke
April 16, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Educators Rally to Protect Students Amid Concerns Over Immigration Enforcement in LA Schools
Adrian Tamayo, a special education teacher at Boyle Heights’ Lorena Street Elementary School, received real-time information last Monday as federal…
April 16, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Mayor Karen Bass Faces Plummeting Approval Ratings Amid Fire Response Criticism
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is experiencing a substantial decline in popularity compared to a year ago, largely attributed to…
April 16, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Jury Awards $48 Million to Victims of South El Monte Elementary School Abuse
A jury has awarded $48 million to six former students of a South El Monte elementary school who were sexually…
April 16, 2025
Local News, Los Angeles
Exploring Los Angeles Literature and Culture: Key Stories for a New Day
Good morning, L.A.! Here’s what you need to know to kickstart your day. In the ongoing debate over Los Angeles’s…
April 16, 2025
Local News, Portland
Lithium-Ion Battery Explosions Prompt Evacuation at Portland State University Engineering Building
Multiple lithium-ion batteries exploded in Portland State University’s Engineering Building Tuesday morning, forcing more than 100 students and staff to…
April 16, 2025
Local News, Portland
Reggae Legend Norma Fraser Finds a Home in Eugene
About two decades ago, Norma Fraser, the legendary reggae vocalist responsible for classic cuts like her soulful take on Cat…
April 16, 2025
Local News, Portland
Oregon House Passes Bill to Ban Student Cellphone Use in Schools
Oregon students may soon be prevented from using cellphones and other personal electronic devices at school. Oregon House Bill 2251,…
April 16, 2025
Local News, Portland
Oregon’s Made in Old Town Project Secures Final $800,000 in State Funding Amid Financial Scrutiny
An ambitious project to transform a portion of Old Town into a shoe manufacturing campus will receive the remaining $800,000…
April 16, 2025
Local News, Portland
Judge Denies Motion to Block Transfer of Portland’s Block 216 High-Rise
A judge has declined to bar the transfer of Block 216 after a contentious hearing, clearing the way for the…
April 16, 2025
Local News, Boston
U.S. Citizen Immigration Attorney Receives Erroneous Deportation Email from DHS
An immigration attorney born and raised in Massachusetts has found herself in a surreal and concerning situation after receiving an…
April 16, 2025
Local News, Boston
World-Class Athletes Prepare for the 129th Boston Marathon
The excitement is building as dozens of world-class athletes prepare to race in the 129th Boston Marathon on Monday, including…
April 16, 2025
Local News, Boston
Meet Boston Hosts Annual Regional Career Fair for Hospitality and Tourism Industry
Top hospitality and tourism employers in the region are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to connect with hundreds of job seekers…