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7 On Your Side: The top back-to-school shopping tips to help families cut costs
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Mónica De Anda , as published by ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)
· August 3, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further guidance on back-to-school shopping is available from 7 On Your Side, providing additional tips to help families in the Los Angeles area manage their spending on school supplies.
Families in Los Angeles are preparing for back-to-school shopping, with significant expenses expected. The cost per child for school supplies is substantial, prompting advice to seek out savings. Comparing prices and looking for discounts are key strategies being recommended to help cut costs.
This approach can make a difference for families facing high expenses for school supplies. Further guidance on back-to-school shopping is available from 7 On Your Side, providing additional tips to help families in the Los Angeles area manage their spending on school supplies.
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Category: schools Published: August 3, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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