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California's 'Dashboard' ranks best and worst schools, Joshua Tree is overcrowded, the Queen Mary is falling apart
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Mar 15, 2017
Listen • 47:53
California's 'Dashboard' ranks best and worst schools, Joshua Tree is overcrowded, the Queen Mary is falling apart

California launches a tool to compare and contrast schools, Joshua Tree struggles to handle a huge influx of visitors and the Queen Mary needs repair

The city of Long Beach purchased the Queen Mary decades ago. Naval architects and marine engineers conducted a study on the ship’s condition.
The city of Long Beach purchased the Queen Mary decades ago. Naval architects and marine engineers conducted a study on the ship’s condition.
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California launches a tool to compare and contrast schools, Joshua Tree struggles to handle a huge influx of visitors, the Queen Mary needs repair

California's got a new 'Dashboard' to compare and contrast grade schools
Listen • 6:33
If you're a parent you probably know the agony of trying to figure out the best school for your kids. Well, help could be on the way.
How recreating the woolly mammoth could combat climate change
Listen • 7:34
The story of Jurassic Park is an infamous story of what happens when man resurrects extinct creatures. So why does Pleistocene Park in Siberia have similar goals?
People LOVE Joshua Tree but park officials are struggling to deal with its 2 million-plus visitors
Listen • 2:53
It's always been a popular spot for campers, hikers, rock climbers and folks who just want to get away to the desert: Joshua Tree. But lately, the national park has become even more of a draw.
Sports Roundup: March Madness is almost here; will USC be there?
Listen • 7:35
The NCAA men's basketball tournament is about to tip off. UCLA is in but USC must battle Providence Wednesday in a "play-in" game, with the winner getting to be one of the 64 tournament teams.
The Queen Mary may be sunk without millions for repairs
Listen • 6:48
The decommissioned cruise ship has been a Long Beach tourist destination for many years, but lack of maintenance has made it a costly problem for the city.
The Styled Side: South Coast Plaza turns 50
Listen • 7:14
It was once farmland for cows before it became a destination for Hermes.