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It plans to move special education and civil rights functions to HHS and DOJ.

The grand jury is urging a new public-private partnership, saying the action is crucial for the Los Angeles Zoo to survive.

LAUSD wants to shut down this charter school, citing poor performance. But advocates argue the school performed worse under LAUSD control. Here's what we know.

A report on allegations of mistreatment of street vendors has roiled Riverside since it was detailed in a Times article June 5.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- The public has spoken, and the Aquarium of Niagara has listened. The aquarium's newest penguin will be named Iris, honoring popular WNY band the Goo Goo Dolls. The band's frontman, John Rzeznik, reacted to the news in a post on social media. "Somebody just told me that there is a new [...]

A Sonoma County resident was cited for sequestering a fawn for weeks in a dog crate.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred around 8:40 p.m. on Monday night near Niagara Street and Maryland Street. According to police, a large fight broke out amongst a group of teens, during which a male victim suffered a laceration to the hand. The injury is considered non-life threatening at [...]

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Salsa dancing is back at the Rose Garden in Delaware Park. After a year off, dance instructor Jerome Williams is bringing back dance sessions through most of the summer; the first session was held Monday. Dancers can immerse themselves in the landscape at the park, while also learning some new skills [...]