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Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens its doors to fans from LA and galaxies far away
Thousands of visitors are expected to filter through the 300,000-square-foot building Tuesday.
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Compton Unified Superintendent Darin Brawley has won a national education prize recognizing his leadership in improving student achievement in the district.
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