Melissa Gomez is a Metro reporter for the Los Angeles Times. She previously covered education and the 2020 presidential campaign at The Times. A native Floridian, she graduated from the University of Florida.
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New policies requiring schools to notify parents if a student is gender-nonconforming are seeping into campus culture in ways some students find dangerous.
Sept. 21, 2023
Adolescents who have dealt with cyberbullying and body dysmorphia due to their time spent online offer tips for their peers on how to navigate these spaces.
Sept. 11, 2023
The FAA said it is sending a team of experts to investigate and determine just how close the aircrafts were as part of its review.
Aug. 13, 2023
The agency issued a notice alerting customers who visited a Panda Express in Lancaster between July 21 and Aug. 4 after a food handler was found to have the virus.
Aug. 13, 2023
Police got a call about an armed man near Wilshire and Kenmore. Officers shot and injured him, and a brief standoff ensued.
Aug. 13, 2023
Tulare Lake is vast and inviting, but is it safe? We took a boat tour to find out what lies beneath its shimmering surface.
Aug. 5, 2023
An L.A. County probation supervisor accused of using excessive force on a teen in Camp Kilpatrick will be criminally prosecuted, sources told The Times.
July 24, 2023
The Rey fire broke out Aug. 18, 2016, when a tree fell onto power lines and communication lines owned by Southern California Edison and Frontier, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
July 8, 2023
Two victims, ages 14 and 17, were found with gunshots to their lower legs, police said. They were transported to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries.
July 8, 2023
Tulare Lake’s rebirth will reshape life in the San Joaquin Valley for years to come. But longtime residents remain committed to the region and its remarkable seasonal rhythms.
July 6, 2023