LAUSD's dramatic decline in enrollment reflects trend impacting schools across California
Student enrollment in the Los Angeles Unified School District, along with many districts throughout California, has been in a steady state of freefall....
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Angels host 800 kids for annual back-to-school event
Angels Baseball Foundation hosted 800 kids at Angel Stadium to get students ready for the upcoming school year with school supplies, new clothes, and shoes....
Back-to-school shoppers finding buried treasures at local thrift stores
When every dollar counts, professional thrifters and students alike said they've found incredible deals on the brands you know and love.
Thousands of LAUSD students return to class Wednesday with new screen-time rules in place
Summer break ended for Los Angeles USD students on Wednesday, with new limits on screen time and the use of digital devices for elementary students.
Venomous snake found in high school football players helmet
A high school student football player in Arkansas found an unsettling surprise in his helmet during football practice.
Eastside students go back to school as Lineage warehouse cleanup continues
Students and families arrive at Eastman Avenue Elementary School in East L.A. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. (Jacqueline Ramirez / Boyle Heights Beat) This story first appeared on The LA Local . It’s the first day of school across the Los Angeles Unified School District, and studen...
The school year begins in LA with one big change: limited screen time
(Charlotte Gomez for NPR) This year brings a new challenge for Armaghan Khan and many other teachers in the nation's second-largest school district: Ban screen time for younger students, and significantly limit it for older kids. "This is going to be a big impact for me," says Kh...
High school football player in Arkansas practices with a venomous snake in his helmet
A high school football player in Arkansas had every right to be rattled after finding a venomous snake inside his helmet during practice.
LAUSD's first day of school: New algebra books, looming layoffs and putrid odors
Academic gains and hope power LAUSD into a new school year amid the looming pain of planning for thousands of layoffs.
LAUSD’s first day of school: coffee cake, new algebra books, chess and looming layoffs
LAUSD’s first day of school: coffee cake, new algebra books, chess and looming layoffs latimes.com
New LAUSD report says schools near Lineage warehouse are safe for students
LAUSD students who live near the burned Lineage warehouse in Boyle Heights can safely return to class, according to a new report posted by the district....
LAUSD students head back to school. Ambition is high but enrollment is down and money is tight
LAUSD is the country’s second-largest school district and is projected to enroll 378,000 students in transitional kindergarten through 12th grade in the 2026-27 school year. (Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) As another Los Angeles Unified school year starts Wed...
Bald eagle Jackie's death turns into lesson in nature and grief for SoCal students
Beloved bald eagle Jackie left a lasting impact beyond Big Bear that also spanned across generations, reaching even the youngest nature enthusiasts.
These are the best community colleges in the US for 2026, data says
Community college can offer a more affordable route to a degree — but some schools stand out among others. See which community colleges ranked highest in a new analysis....
Share your back to school pics and videos with ABC7 Eyewitness News
Want to be featured on ABC7? Submit your Back-to-School pictures and videos, and you could get a shout-out on Eyewitness News.
LAUSD schools tested for contaminates before first day
LAUSD schools tested for contaminates before first day NBC Los Angeles
LAUSD students to return to classes Wednesday under new screen-time rules
LAUSD students to return to classes Wednesday under new screen-time rules NBC Los Angeles
‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ School Faces Crisis With Shrinking Enrollment, Rising Costs
‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ School Faces Crisis With Shrinking Enrollment, Rising Costs Bloomberg.com
Walters: California school districts in L.A., Sacramento copy the Capitol’s budget deficit dance
Walters: California school districts in L.A., Sacramento copy the Capitol’s budget deficit dance mercurynews.com
LAUSD budget crisis remains severe, fiscal experts say, as district works to calm fears
LAUSD faces a looming budget crisis and job cuts as county officials pursue oversight ahead of the new school year. Get the latest details.
U.S. Marine veteran held in Russia for 4 years on disputed charges is released
Russia released an American military veteran on Tuesday, allowing his return to the U.S. after four years of what his family and U.S. officials allege was wrongful incarceration and abusive treatment that left him near death. Robert Gilman, a 32-year-old Massachusetts teacher and...
Trump administration proposes deregulating Head Start. Here’s what parents need to know
Parents and the public can now weigh in on the Trump administrations proposed changes to Head Start regulations. (Adriana Heldiz / CalMatters) Head Start centers in Southern California say they’re operating as usual despite the Trump administration proposing a vast overhaul to th...
High school football: This week’s games
High school football: This week’s games Los Angeles Times
LAUSD unveils student-created menu items ahead of new school year
Los Angeles Unified School District students returning to campus this school year will find new menu offerings in their cafeterias.
OCTA makes changes in bus service
The Orange County Transportation Authority on Sunday will implement a series of changes to its bus service throughout the county. The agency will offer upgraded service to Cal State Fullerton as students return to campus this fall, officials said. The agency encouraged students t...
For L.A. college students, the GOP's $20-burrito debate is about more than lunch
Conservatives debate online whether college students should be more frugal on food, or if the younger generation is contending with a larger affordability issue....
Wendy's worker Thalles De Souza heading to Yale after managers help him pay for school
Thalles De Souza is going from working at Wendy's to attending Yale University after his bosses at the restaurant chain saw his potential and helped fund his education....
LAUSD prepares to implement strict limits on students' screen time
The Los Angeles Unified School District has approved some of the most strict screen time limitations for students in the country.
LA college students face a tough housing market. So why are so many beds at CSU Los Angeles empty?
A California State University Los Angeles sign hangs on one of the student parking structures. (Ashley Balderrama / LAist) For years, roughly 700 beds at Cal State Los Angeles that could be occupied by students have sat empty, even in what officials call a “highly housing challen...
Some oppose plan to move historic LGBTQ+ bar into their L.A. community
Some are raising concerns about opening a bar near six school campuses in the Westlake neighborhood.
Parent says 9-year-old left asleep on school bus, found wandering district bus yard in New Jersey
A mother says her 9-year-old son was left alone on a school bus and was found wandering a bus yard after falling asleep on his way to summer school.
Student kills multiple people at Thai school after fatally shooting grandparents
BANGKOK — A gunman shot and killed his grandparents before killing five people and himself at a school outside Bangkok on Friday, Thailand’s prime minister said, in the Southeast Asian nation’s worst mass killing since 2022. Anutin Charnvirakul told a news conference that at leas...
Death of UCLA student interning at Amazon leaves community grieving a 'bright light'
Family and friends of Dayanara Nicole Urbina Ruiz, 21, are mourning her unexpected death. She was a first-generation college student at UCLA who had been interning at Amazon in Seattle....
Death of UCLA student interning at Amazon leaves community grieving a ‘bright light’
Death of UCLA student interning at Amazon leaves community grieving a ‘bright light’ Los Angeles Times
More LAUSD students are riding the bus to school. Here’s why ICE raids boosted ridership
LAUSD's bus fleet now includes 250 electric buses. The vehicles cost about $420,000 each and are funded largely by state and federal dollars, said Daniel Kang, LAUSD's transportation director. (Mariana Dale / LAist) Topline: The number of Los Angeles Unified students regularly ta...
Trump administration moves to deregulate Head Start, opening door for sweeping change
Family educator Lisa Benson-Nuyen addresses her students in a circle in the Northern Lights classroom at the Meadow Lakes CCS Early Learning, a Head Start center, in Wasilla, Alaska, in 2024. The center has since closed because of a lack of staff and money. (Lindsey Wasson / AP) ...
2026's must-have backpacks for kids, teens, and college students
Level up back-to-school style with these 2026 backpack picks.
Head Start overhaul could scale back education for the most vulnerable young children
The Trump administration proposed an overhaul of Head Start it says would curb costs and allow providers to serve more children. But critics say the changes would diminish program services or, in some cases, cause them to close altogether....
Back-to-School finds 2026: Products to make the school year easier
Back-to-school shopping isn’t just about stocking up on notebooks and pencils anymore. Parents are also looking for products that save time, help kids stay organized and make everyday routines easier, whether that means packing lunch, getting out the door in the morning or settli...
LAUSD tackling chronic absenteeism with face-to-face outreach
Los Angeles Unified School District officials kicked off a series of back-to-school events.
Can a historic LGBTQ+ Latino bar find a new home in Westlake? Its future neighbors say not here
The Silver Platter in Westlake is slated for demolition and the owners are seeking to relocate within the neighborhood. (Nathan Solis / The LA Local) This story first appeared on The LA Local . Every school day, Vilma Armas watches her 16-year old daughter walk to Miguel Contrera...
Trump administration threatens to gut Head Start rules, affecting 70,000 kids in California
Policies including low student-to-teacher ratios and minimum teacher qualifications could be on the chopping block under the Trump administration's proposals for the Head Start program. Here, preschoolers at a Head Start center in Emeryville, California, in 2024. (Florence Middle...
These states have the most underprivileged children, study finds
A new WalletHub study ranks the states where underprivileged children face the greatest challenges, based on factors including poverty, health and education....
Cause of death determined for 4-year-old girl left in van in Valley Village
The medical examiner has released the cause of death of a 4-year-old girl who was left in a van in Valley Village in May after a school carpool drop-off. The cause of death was environmental hyperthermia — the body’s absorption of heat, causing a dangerous rise in core temperatur...
LinkedIn's top colleges: The 5 California schools giving grads the ultimate career edge
Five California institutions, including Stanford, UC Berkeley, and Caltech, secured spots in LinkedIn's Top 50 ranking for long-term alumni career success....
'The Shards' turns prep school into a nightmare in Ryan Murphy's FX thriller
Ryan Murphy's latest FX series, "The Shards," transports viewers to 1980s Los Angeles, where privilege, wealth and fear collide in a suspense-filled adaptation of Bret Easton Ellis' bestselling novel....
California health officials urge vaccinations ahead of school year
As the upcoming school year approaches, public health officials are urging families to prioritize obtaining all required vaccinations for their children....
Community college students need housing, Cal State LA will house some for the first time
Emma Bogart, 19, and Jordin Raven Tauzer-Pardo, 19, knit and chat between classes at Santa Rosa Junior College in Santa Rosa on Sept. 26, 2024. (Adahlia Cole / CalMatters) Starting this fall, 56 students from East Los Angeles College will use surplus apartment-style housing at Ca...
Desperate for day care: How empty TK-12 classrooms can help fix California's child-care crisis
Child-care nonprofits are taking advantage of declining enrollment at TK-12 schools to turn vacant classrooms and even closed campuses into child-care hubs, expanding scarce infant and toddler slots....
San Bernardino students celebrate first day of school
Thousands of students returned to classrooms Monday as the new school year began in the San Bernardino City Unified School District.
LAUSD could face layoffs, furloughs and school consolidation amid projected $231M shortfall
A Los Angeles Unified School District bus awaits it's child cargo. (MattGush/Getty Images / iStock Editorial) Los Angeles Unified School District leaders say they are confident they can persuade county officials that the district can avoid a projected cash shortfall and remain un...
7 On Your Side: The top back-to-school shopping tips to help families cut costs
The average family will spend about $900 per child on school supplies so shoppers are being encouraged to compare prices and look for discounts.
Best back-to-school deals on laptops, dorm decor and more
Shop the best back-to-school deals with school supplies and more starting at just $1.99.
Eyewitness Newsmakers: New Los Angeles USD Superintendent addresses concerns, challenges and ideas
As teachers and students prepare to head back to school, LAUSD is under new leadership. ABC7 spoke with Andrés E. Chait about his hopes for the district, as well as challenges he'll face, like declining enrollment....
LAUSD students set to return to class as concerns persist over smell near Lineage warehouse
At a community press conference held Friday, teachers raised concerns about the impact the situation could have on students.
UCLA adds three design media arts majors
Applications will open Saturday for three new Bachelor of Arts degree programs that UCLA's School of the Arts and Architecture will launch in fall 2027 in computational art, design and games....
Thousands of students across LA face homelessness as new school year starts
Thousands of students across LA face homelessness as new school year starts CBS News
Foothill Unity Center helps Arcadia families get ready for back-to-school with free backpack giveaway
Parents concerned about bills and school supply costs are expressing gratitude after Foothill Unity Center's backpack giveaway in Arcadia.
Oprah Winfrey says she will close her school for girls in South Africa next year
Oprah Winfrey says she will close the school for underprivileged girls she set up in South Africa two decades ago at the end of next year. Winfrey opened the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls in 2007 after being inspired by conversations with former South African Preside...
Barstow Museum preserves the legacy of America's Mother Road
If you come to Harvey House, you're going to come into the WARM Museum, which is a Western Area Railroad Museum, and get a good education about the railroad....
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