I’m a loner but not lonely

It was worth the struggle for Ernesto, 16, to make friends, even though he still likes spending time alone.

Meth Q & A

Meth Q&A: ‘It’s highly addictive’ L.A. Youth interviewed Jonathan Whitfield, the medical director of Phoenix House California, a facility that

Playlist blog

L.A. Youth staff writers create playlists to practice for their future careers as DJs.

His lessons live on

Before Daisy’s favorite teacher died, he challenged her to think for herself and encouraged her to pursue her dreams.

A world apart: I lived on Skid Row

A teen spent four years on skid row, just blocks away from and in the shadows of high-rise buildings and prosperity. Reprinted from 2006 as part of L.A. Youth’s 20th anniversary highlighting our best stories.

An inside view of voting

Casey, 16, says it was cool volunteering as a poll worker. WITH INTERVIEWS ASKING TEENS ABOUT THE ELECTION.

A day to be a kid again

Allison, 16, didn’t expect to have fun when she finally met her pen pal: a bug-catching, wrestling-loving, energetic kid.