Victor McElhaney, the son of an Oakland, CA politician, was shot dead near his University of Southern California March 10, ...

As families cope with the loss of homes, schools and communities, USC experts offer guidance to help parents and children make sense of tragedy, protect their health and find hope.

Ms. Torrence-Hill and her family were displaced for two weeks, having only recently returned home. Though Dr. Figlin's house was safe, he and his family were still unable to return home when he spoke ...

Two former clients have filed new complaints against Nathan Young and his embattled network of addiction treatment and sober ...

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Inside the $32 billion industry transforming marijuana, its consumption and beliefs about its ability to heal.

In areas like California’s rural Shasta County, school campuses may be the most effective places to care for children’s ...

While there is no guaranteed solution in sight, parents, school districts, local, state and federal government officials and ...

The state of Michigan and university researchers are increasing efforts to steer resources to impacted youths. One problem: so-called ‘bereavement deserts’ with few resources.

The USC Trojans men’s basketball team faced a loss against cross town rivals, the UCLA Bruins, 82-76. The loss dropped the ...

USC trims a double-digit deficit to one point late in the second half, but Sebastian Mack hits a critical 3-pointer and Aday ...

More than 14,000 structures are threatened, according to Los Angeles County’s Coordinated Joint Information Center. About 16,200 area residents were under evacuation orders Thursday, according ...