Over 1,400 UC professors push to reinstate standardized testing, citing math gaps

More than 1,400 University of California professors are demanding the return of standardized testing requirements due to significant gaps in student math readiness.

Community honors Inglewood teen athlete after school allegedly bans her from graduation, prom

Community leaders honored A’Shari Hobbs at a special ceremony after St. Mary’s Academy barred her from participating in graduation, prom, grad night and postseason track competitions.

Man accused of attacking five women at UCLA in under an hour

Olumuyiwa Akindahunsi faces 32 years to life in prison after pleading not guilty to a series of violent assaults and attempted rapes on the UCLA campus.

Tampa school zone catches 6,000 speeders in 2 days as city weighs $100 camera fines

Tampa City Council members voted Thursday to approve an ordinance updating the city code to operate automated speed detection systems in 18 school zones. 

Community holds grad party for teen who says banned her from ceremony
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A community held a graduation party for A'Shari Hobbs, a high school track star who was banned from her final track meets, prom and graduation ceremony allegedly because of what her parent did.

Trump administration seeks federal grant oversight

The Trump administration is looking to give political appointees more power over federal grants, to ensure they “demonstrably advance” the president's policy priorities.

These states lead the nation in racial equality in education, study finds

A recent WalletHub study found that districts serving fewer Black and Hispanic students receive about $900 to $1,000 more per student on average, highlighting persistent racial disparities in education.

Education Department abandons civil rights focus on Black students

The Department of Education under President Trump is ending generations of addressing inequities for Black students, in some cases withholding federal funds for programs that aim to help them.

Shrey Parikh wins Scripps National Spelling Bee
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Rancho Cucamonga's Shrey Parikh won the Scripps National Spelling Bee on his third attempt at the title.

Massive apartment fire near UC Riverside leaves over 100 displaced

Residents displaced by a massive apartment complex fire near UC Riverside described chaos as 50 units and and an estimated 112 people were impacted.

Crossing guard controversy in South Bay
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The Redondo Beach community fought for years to have a crossing guard. But the City of Redondo Beach decided to go away from the crossing guards, prompting outrage from parents.

University of California sued by DOJ over UCLA antisemitism claims

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a Title VI lawsuit against the University of California, alleging severe and tolerated antisemitic discrimination at UCLA.

CEO defends AI after graduates boo commencement speech: 'Hear me now or pay me later'

Big Machine Records CEO Scott Borchetta defended the role of artificial intelligence in the music industry after graduates at Middle Tennessee State University booed his remarks.

Khimberly Zavaleta died from natural causes: Officials
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The LA County Medical Examiner ruled that 12-year-old Khimberly Zavaleta died of natural causes from a spontaneously ruptured cerebellar arteriovenous malformation (AVM), a pre-existing birth condition. The ruling goes against calls for justice for Khimberly, who was hit in the head with an aluminum water bottle by an alleged school bully.