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A sign at the Vista Academy of Performing Arts advertises a "world-class learning environment," Dec. 12, 2018.

Parents Question Vista Unified Proposal To Change Magnet Lottery Process

Earlier this year, KPBS detailed how magnet schools — once used to desegregate schools — were contributing to new racial divides in Vista Unified. The board will vote Thursday night on a possible solution, but some parents say it goes too far.

R&B singer Betty Wright has died after a battle with cancer. She is known for a roster of hits, including, "Clean Up Woman," "Dance With Me" and "No Pain No Gain."

Betty Wright, Soul Icon Who Sang 'Clean Up Woman,' Has Died At Age 66

The singer is known for a roster of hits that included the songs "Dance With Me" and "No Pain No Gain." She died following a battle with cancer.

South Korea reported 34 new infections on Sunday – its highest daily tally in about a month. Most of the new infections were tied to several bars and nightclubs in Seoul.

South Korea Records Spike In New Coronavirus Cases After Nightclub Outbreak

Health officials reported 34 new infections on Sunday – the country's highest daily tally in about a month. Most of the new infections were tied to several nightlife businesses in Seoul.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted Saturday that the electric car maker is seeking legal action against Alameda County. Musk has criticized shelter-in-place orders in recent weeks.

Elon Musk Says Tesla Suing California County, Moving Headquarters Out Of State

The company's CEO tweeted Saturday that the automaker is seeking legal action against Alameda County. The billionaire executive has been sharply critical of shelter-in-place orders in recent weeks.

The antigen test is the third to have received FDA emergency authorization for the coronavirus. The others are a PCR test and an antibody test.

FDA Grants Emergency Use Authorization For 1st Coronavirus Antigen Test

The agency announced approval for the diagnostic method on Saturday. Cheaper and easier to administer than genetic tests for the virus, it could potentially expand to daily testing of millions.

Google announced some employees could return to company offices over the summer but said most of the tech giant's employees would likely be allowed to work from home for the rest of the year.

Google Says Most Of Its Employees Will Likely Work Remotely Through End of Year

The tech giant announces it is extending its previous work-from-home plans for most of its staff and will begin reopening offices this summer.

Andy Serkis Reads Entirety Of 'The Hobbit' For Charity

The actor, who appeared in movie adaptations of the novel and its sequel trilogy, "The Lord of the Rings," says proceeds raised during the streaming event will benefit COVID-19 relief efforts.

An image from Mitchell's book about Havana, El Paquete.

Tyler Mitchell On Being The First African-American To Photograph A 'Vogue' Cover

When Vogue unveiled its September cover, the Internet took notice, partly because Beyoncé graces the cover, but also because of the photographer behind those images.

Xavier Becerra, pictured here in 2013, the attorney general of California, alleges that employees engaged in "widespread corruption."

California Water Agency Officials Charged With Burying Hazardous Waste And Corruption

California's attorney general has charged former and current employees with illegally burying drums filled with toxic chemicals and using public money for personal items.

Will Jon Snow (Kit Harington) and Daenerys (Emilia Clarke) stay safe in the final season of Game of Thrones? Will their kicky winter camouflage help?

Which Characters Will Lose The 'Game Of Thrones?': A Chronicle Of Many Deaths Foretold

Just 6 episodes — an estimated 7 hours and 20 minutes — remain. Here are our predictions for which characters will (and especially won't) make it through to the end of the final season — and why.

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