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LAUSD superintendent search continues, remembering Mexico's missing, the music of 'Star Wars'
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Dec 21, 2015
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LAUSD superintendent search continues, remembering Mexico's missing, the music of 'Star Wars'

The search continues for a new LAUSD superintendent; Families of missing in Mexico remember their loved ones and the magic of 'Star Wars' through music.

Superintendent Ramon Cortines takes part in LAUSD's Annual Board of Education Meeting on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at LAUSD Headquarters.
Superintendent Ramon Cortines takes part in LAUSD's Annual Board of Education Meeting on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at LAUSD Headquarters. The search is now to find his replacement.
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The search continues for a new LAUSD superintendent; Families of the many thousands missing in Mexico  remember their loved ones and the magic of 'Star Wars' through the music of John Williams 

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The Los Angeles Unified School District met over the weekend with the expectation that they would announce a new superintendent.
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Families in L.A. searching for lost loved ones in Mexico grow more visible by using social media and organizing public gatherings.
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Adolescence can be an incredibly turbulent time. Muslim Americans face the added burden of being perceived as outsiders in their own communities.
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Skiers and snowboarders rejoice! Mountain High Ski Resort's resident weatherman says they're gearing up for more fresh powder this season.
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With the debut of 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens,' and the 25th anniversary of 'Home Alone,' it's a big year for two of John Williams' most recognizable soundtracks.
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This year marks Take Two's third Christmas, and the show does have some traditions in place when it comes to the holidays.
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Looking for a last-minute gift for the kids in your life? Check out these six picks from L.A. children's librarian Mara Alpert.