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California’s schools are grappling with a shocking crisis: nearly 300,000 K-12 students experienced homelessness last year — the highest number ever recorded — with Southern California hit hardest. New state funding aims to help schools spot and support these kids, but experts warn one-time fixes won’t cut it — lasting systems are needed to truly level the playing field for vulnerable youth. Meanwhile, the EPA has launched cleanup at a toxic industrial site in South Gate, where decades of contamination threaten groundwater — though officials confirm tap water remains safe. The remediation process is long and complex, but crucial to protecting the health of nearby residents.

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