'No Child Left Behind' Waiver Comes With Strings Attached
California schools chief Tom Torlakson had planned to apply for a waiver from the federal government to prevent California schools from being penalized under the No Child Left Behind Act. But that waiver comes with strings attached, including using test scores to evaluate teacher performance.
Free Clinic Provides Weekend of Care for LA's Uninsured
Of the 7 million Californians without health insurance, 2 million live in Los Angeles. That explains the crowds at the Los Angeles Sports Arena, where a free mobile medical clinic has set up shop through Sunday.