Now that the primaries are over, it’s time to ponder a few issues they raise. And perhaps nothing is more ponderous than turnout. Los Angeles is growing notorious for the pathetic number of voters who show up at polling places. But if you thought Tuesday’s less-than-10 percent turnout was bad, just wait until the May...

Teachers union will consider supporting Galatzan’s opponent in runoff UTLA President Alex Caputo-Pearl said he’s encouraged by Galatzan’s failure to claim an outright victory in Tuesday’s primary. Los Angeles Daily News Election sets stage for L.A. Unified battle After Tuesday’s election, UTLA is facing new challenges and a potent adversary. Los Angeles Times John Mockler...

Voters overwhelmingly voiced support yesterday to moving the LA Unified school board elections to November, which some say will increase voter turnout while others argue that it will give greater advantage to special interest groups and well-financed candidates. With a low voter turnout and some candidates raising large sums of money, yesterday’s primary elections for LA...

Charter school supporters battling for a stronger influence over the LA Unified school board have the checkbook ready again. After providing heavy financial support for newcomer Ref Rodriguez, winner over District 5 incumbent Bennett Kayser last night, the charter group is weighing how much to spend for Rodriguez in the weeks leading to the May 19...

* UPDATED LA Unified’s election season moved into runoffs last night with no candidate in the three contested races winning a majority of votes for a board seat and the 5 1/2 year term that voters approved yesterday. A low turnout of 8.2 percent sent three incumbents — Tamar Galatzan in District 3, Bennett Kayser...

The Boston School Committee selected Los Angeles administrator Tommy Chang as the city’s next superintendent Tuesday, bringing to an end a nearly 18-month search. Chang, 39, has been working for the last three years with more than 130 low-achieving schools as an instructional superintendent in the Los Angeles Unified School District’s Intensive Support and Innovation...

1 City Council race headed to runoff; charter amendments appear to pass Two charter amendments intended to reverse the low turnout trend appeared victorious Tuesday evening. Los Angeles Times High school basketball team reinstated after wearing pink A panel has reinstated the Narbonne girls basketball team, but the coach was suspended for the remainder of...