It's Academic: October 2, 2010

• How Dallas ISD's AVID program is helping students build confidence, soft skills and academic success

  

• Trucking company has history of safety violations, crashes involving brake issues

  

• Santa Monica approves $3 million plan to revitalize Third Street Promenade

  

• Masked man crouching behind Natomas utility box attacks child riding bike, mom says

  

• Panda Fest bringing food, culture and family fun to Atlantic Station

  

• Rick Jackson commits to debate with Lt. Gov. Burt Jones

  

• Officials claim ICE defying Illinois law barring immigration arrests at courthouses

  

• What to know if you're headed to the NY Auto Show, opening Friday