Passionate about reform

Interim Superintendent Ramon Cortines is trying to solve problems at the troubled Los Angeles Unified School District.

He seemed like the perfect boyfriend …

A shocking but true story of dating violence shows the suffering that some teens experience when they get involved in a violent relationship.

“I’ve never ever seen anybody hit anybody before, like a woman … he slapped my head really hard that I swear to God I felt my brain tilt to the side? …”

Shopping you can afford

For incredible deals, haggling, people-watching and tasty treats from street vendors, Ambar and Shaggy recommend the downtown fashion district and Santee Alley.

Book Review: When love is violent, you don’t have to stay

Ambar, 17, highly recommends that teens read this book that chronicles abusive relationships as a way for teens to learn what a healthy relationship is and so that they grasp the reality of domestic violence.