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Before There Was a Spark, There Was the Wind

Here’s how a tiny brush fire became California’s deadliest wildfire.

Paige St. John, Anna M. Phillips, Joseph Serna, Sonali Kohli, Laura Newberry Los Angeles Times Nov 2018 15min Permalink

How a Couple Worked Charter School Regulations to Make Millions

California has more charter schools than any other state. But the way they’re overseen is flawed—and questionable operators are making millions.

Anna M. Phillips The Los Angeles Times Mar 2018 20min Permalink