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One of Hollywood's favorite small-town backdrops is being battered by drunk, reckless drivers
It appeared in Tom Hanks' "That Thing You Do," in "Big Mama's House," and other films. Unfortunately speeding cars keep plowing into this beloved fountain.
Students are missing a lot more school. Why chronic absenteeism may be here to stay
Students started missing more school with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Attendance is far from fully recovered as chronic absenteeism remains high. Is this a permanent change?
California voters undecided in 2026 governor's race, but prefer Newsom over Harris for president in 2028
California voters are uncertain about who should be the state's next governor, according to a new Los Angeles Times/UC Berkeley poll. Termed-out Gov. Gavin Newsom has more support from the state's voters than former Vice President Kamala Harris does in the 2028 presidential race.
The loneliest phone booth in the world
In the middle of the Mojave stands a phone booth. There's no reason to call--except to make a connection.
Aug 31, 2025
Two men killed in shooting at Cerritos park
Aug 31, 2025