California Students Left in Dark Trying to Contact Relatives in Iran

May 21
10 mins

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For the past four months, many people with friends and family in Iran haven't known if their loved ones are safe. The Iranian government cut off internet access inside the country on January 8 amid widespread protests. There were moments in the weeks that followed when Iranians could access the outside world. But when the U.S. and Israel attacked the country in late February, the blackout resumed.  Now, despite the fragile ceasefire, many Americans of Iranian descent are left in limbo, including students at UC Santa Cruz.

Reporter: Elena Neale-Sacks, KAZU


The First Amendment Coalition is suing Los Angeles Unified, accusing the second largest school district in the country of concealing teacher misconduct records.

Reporter: Holly J. McDede, KQED


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Reporter: Anthony Victoria, KVCR

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