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LAUSD students set to return to classes Wednesday; commuters brace for increased traffic
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· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway For more information on the start of the school year and its potential impact on local traffic, readers can refer to the source, ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC).
The Los Angeles Unified School District is set to begin its new school year. Students will be returning to their classrooms as the district starts a new academic period. This change is likely to affect commuters in the area, who can expect increased traffic.
For more information on the start of the school year and its potential impact on local traffic, readers can refer to the source, ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC).
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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