Yusra Farzan is a Reporter, General Assignment at LAist. With a passion for local news, she focuses on themes such as education, public policy, and finance, highlighting how government decisions impact everyday lives and accessibility. Yusra's work has been featured in notable publications including The Independent, Los Angeles Times, and Teen Vogue.
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Yusra Farzan's coverage indicates a strong emphasis on local news, with a focus on Los Angeles and California. Her articles cover a range of topics including community events, city regulations, social issues, government & politics as well as entertainment news.
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New ACLU and Amnesty report released Topline: A new report from the ACLU and Amnesty International USA details how universities like
By: Yusra Farzan
The report says UCLA's response to protests against Israel's war in Gaza were particularly harsh among universities experiencing encampments.
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Two Muslim holidays are now state holidays Topline: California is now the second state to recognize the two main Muslim holidays as state holidays.
By: Yusra Farzan
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Students will have IRL and online options Topline: California Community Colleges announced an agreement Thursday with Arizona State University that creates a guaranteed transfer pathway for students.
Three trustee seats are up for election on the Pasadena Area Community College District board.
By: Yusra Farzan, Rancho Palos Verdes
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Proposed tax increase to pay for landslide damages Topline: Rancho Palos Verdes is turning to its best-known attraction to pay for landslide-related damages.
By: Yusra Farzan
The L.A. Community College District board oversees nine colleges that serve nearly 200,000 students. Three seats are up for election Nov. 3.
