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Over-tested and held back: California eases rules for students learning English

California's new law overhauls 50-year-old rules, removing extra tests and hurdles for nearly 1 million English learners to transition out of language programs.

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Schools get easier access to arts funds, but LAUSD faces suit over alleged misspending

Gov. Newsom signs bill to make new funding for arts more accessible, but LAUSD still faces allegations that it misused its share of the money, which it denies.

Celebration of life remembers wrestler, musician Andy Williams

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The community came together for a celebration of life on Sunday to remember Andy Williams, after the local professional wrestler and musician died suddenly earlier this month. "People that know him know that he is just the nicest and kindest guy," Chris Ring, a lifelong friend of Williams, said. "He always [...]

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Former Palisades resident misled smart ring investors in $2-million Ponzi scheme

A former Pacific Palisades resident was found guilty by a federal jury in Orange County Thursday of running a Ponzi scheme that stole nearly $2 million from investors.

New California safety laws tighten commercial rules after Lineage fire in Boyle Heights

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bills imposing higher fines and emergency fund rules on industrial facilities following a Lineage storage facility fire in Boyle Heights.