The University of California system reached a proposed $73 million settlement with seven women who accused a former gynecologist of sexual abuse.
Author: Elinor Aspegren, USA TODAY
COVID-19 makes it more important than ever for students to file for federal financial aid
Amid COVID-19, fewer students are filling out the FAFSA for college financial aid. Experts say it’s more important than ever to get a head start.
Greta Thunberg mocks Donald Trump with his own words in Twitter revenge: ‘Chill, Donald, Chill!’
Within four hours on her Twitter post, Thunberg’s tweet had surpassed Trump’s in both likes and retweets, and “Greta” was trending in the U.S.
Seattle’s Pier 58 partially collapses into water; 2 construction workers injured
The two construction workers were part of a crew involved in the removal of Pier 58, the structure supporting several attractions.
‘Inappropriate and racist content’: Some schools cancel online curriculum Acellus as COVID-19 back to school kicks off
Examples of Acellus modules posted online include suggestive language such as “sweetie lips” and a controversial image in a lesson on Harriet Tubman.
‘Hard to predict’ Lake Fire in Southern California grows to 11,000 acres with 5% containment
The Lake Fire, burning between Lake Hughes and Lake Castaic, about 65 miles north of Los Angeles, had grown to about 11,000 acres on Thursday night.
California authorities recover 2,000 to 3,000 roosters in raid of alleged illegal cockfighting ring
Cockfighting is a sport in which two roosters specifically bred to fight are placed in a small ring and encouraged to fight to the death.
‘Complete failure’: ACT test website crashes when registration opens after canceled exams
The ACT opened registration Monday for September and October tests, but shut down its registration site shortly after opening it “due to high demand.”
Coronavirus updates: LA and San Diego school districts will start fall classes online only; California orders statewide closures
Two of the largest school districts in the U.S., the Los Angeles and San Diego unified school districts, will start school online only. Latest news.
Fire, explosion on USS Bonhomme Richard sends 21 people to hospitals, fills San Diego skies with dark smoke
An amphibious assault ship caught fire on Sunday at Naval Base San Diego, injuring 17 sailors and four civilians, officials said.