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First day attendance was strong at Boyle Heights schools, even as fire clean-up questions remain
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Mariana Dale , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The start of school seemed to go smoothly, with strong attendance at some schools in the Boyle Heights area.
In Los Angeles , the school year has begun. Students returned to their campuses on a Wednesday morning. Some schools are near a warehouse that had a prolonged fire in June.
This fire affected summer programs at nearby schools. The start of school seemed to go smoothly, with strong attendance at some schools in the Boyle Heights area. A parent felt confident about sending her children to one of these schools.
Further information about the first day of school and its impact on local communities is available from the source, including details about specific schools and their experiences.
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Category: safety Published: August 13, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Los Angeles, the school year has begun. Students returned to their campuses on a Wednesday morning. Some schools are near a warehouse that had a prolonged fire in June. This fire affected summer…
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