The first Common Core test results show that about half of students are struggling to meet state standards in language arts or math.
California dominates this year's ranking with eight schools among the top 50 nationwide and the top two public universities.
Students at Northridge, Los Angeles, and Cal Poly Pomona are among those victimized.
A heat advisory has been issued throughout the region.
A report of a suspicious item, an apparent hoax, prompted a police search at Santa Margarita Catholic High.
The Cellar is hosting a special tasting event on Sept 14th at 6:30pm to give attendees the chance to meet, winemaker, Mikey Giugni.
A robber held up a pharmacy in San Clemente for a large haul of Oxycodone today. Police believe he robbed another South County pharmacy.
A domestic disturbance ended in death Monday, but investigators don't think the fatal stabbing was murder.
Austin Beutner's tenure at the helm of the Tribune Publishing Co.'s flagship paper lasted 13 months.
A blistering heat wave is expected to last with temperatures 10-15 degrees above normal.
The third day of the search begins to find a man who disappeared after his dingy collided with another vessel, killing one near Catalina.
Police warn that a suspect in a Laguna Niguel bar stabbing frequents the South County area and is considered armed and dangerous.
Wildfires and drought have left California at greater risk of flooding during a monster El Niño, and experts say now is the time to prepare.
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with an SUV on Antonio Parkway.
The magazine released the list of its top 25 sexiest cities in America, and the Golden State came out on top with cities on the list.
These are the official, registered names from the Social Security Administration. Did your baby's name make the list?
Dates, times, opponents and location--home or away--everything you need to plan your tailgate and game day parties.
Police are investigating a homicide at a bar n Golden Lantern.
What's the history of Labor Day? Find out here!
With the California Mission's founder about to be named a saint, the church plans to be more sensitive to the heartache natives suffered.
Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings across the state.
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Southern California Patch sites.
The CHP is changing the way it hires officers, opening applications year-round.
Eddie Redmayne is set to capture the hearts of moviegoers around the world in his new movie.
A New Zealand is causing a southwest swell that will bring particularly big waves to south facing beaches this Labor Day weekend.
Laura's House Resale Store in San Juan Capistrano is looking for committed and enthusiastic volunteers.
A blue whale has become tangled in netting off the Catalina coast.
Jorene Ypano Nicolas, who texted 13 times in 15 minutes leading up to the fatal 405 Freeway wreck, had rejected a 1-year plea deal.
The Magic Mountain mainstay will give its last ride Monday.
Just in time for Labor Day, here are seven amazing BBQ recipes that also happen to work well for a kosher kitchen.
A defense attorney for a Dana Point woman accused of killing a grandmother in San Clemente claims police arrested the wrong driver.
Millions are expected to hit the local highways this weekend.
The owner Massage Clover in San Clemente will serve jail time for sexually battering several clients.
Drop off the kids -- they do art and you enjoy a nice meal!
Donation based Painting and Wine class to celebrate Chuck Jones' birthday and to help our Fall fundraiser.
Local gas prices climbed after 19 days of falling. Patch has your guide to the cheapest stations around town.
A Dana Point woman faces second degree murder charges in the hit and run death of a grandmother as she crossed PCH with her grandson.
Some preventative and treatment steps to take.
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The child actor who found fame in a Super Bowl commercial as mini Darth Vader, underwent his 11th heart surgery Tuesday.