Californias stormy week leaves heavy snow and floods
A new storm drenched California with rain and heavy mountain snow. Tejon Pass received about 2 feet of snow, blocking Interstate 5 and trapping drivers. A man died in the San Fernando Valley and another in Pomona after traffic incidents. Surging tides in Goleta eroded a beach preservation project. Overall rainfall surpassed long term averages in Los Angeles and San Francisco as additional storms are forecast.
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California education study ranks low nationwide
A Rand Corp study funded by Hewlett Foundation finds California students perform near the bottom across racial groups on national tests while per pupil spending and student teacher ratios lag behind other states. It notes past tax limits and funding shifts reduced school quality and cites retreat in share of income spent on public education. Superintendent Jack O Connell says underfunding undermines strong standards and accountability.
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Year After Mars Landing Rovers Still Roaming
In Pasadena NASA marks one year since Spirit and Opportunity landed on Mars. Officials note Opportunity found ancient water activity in Meridiana Planum and discuss implications for past climate and potential life. The rovers outlasted expected three months and highlight resilience amid prior mission failures.
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Record-breaking clergy abuse settlement unsealed in California
A judge in Los Angeles unsealed a $100 million settlement with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange over sex abuse allegations, the largest clergy abuse settlement to date. Victims spoke emotionally as the nearly two year negotiation concluded, with Bishop Tod Brown and plaintiffs present at the news conference.
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Rulings shield evidence in Jackson case
In Los Angeles ahead of Michael Jackson’s January 31 trial, the court released rulings with most pages blacked out. Only one order was detailed, denying in part and granting in part a defense motion to suppress evidence from Jackson’s personal assistant’s office.
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