Dropout Rates Rise Statewide
The number of high school dropouts in the state of California is on the rise, according to a report released yesterday by the State Department of Education. School leaders say the statewide numbers reflect a bad economy and deep cuts to the state's education system.
Compton Parents Force School Change
A group of parents in Compton has taken the fate of one school into its own hands. The parents are the first to use a new California law that allows parents to force dramatic changes at low-performing schools if a majority sign a petition.
Escondido Home Will Be Burned to Destroy Toxic Materials
It's not entirely clear why a bank robber felt compelled to set up a bomb factory in his home in San Diego County, but after he was discovered last month, law enforcement officials have been trying to figure out the best way to handle the mess.