Back to school across Southern California
Millions of kids across Southern California are gearing up for the new school year. Here are some safety tips and other things to know as students return to campus.
Millions of kids across Southern California are gearing up for the new school year. Here are some safety tips and other things to know as students return to campus.
LAPD shares back-to-school safety tips ahead of first day of class
With over half a million LA students returning to campus on Aug. 12, local police are launching a back-to-school safety push to protect young pedestrians, cyclists, and bus riders.
With over half a million LA students returning to campus on Aug. 12, local police are launching a back-to-school safety push to protect young pedestrians, cyclists, and bus riders.
Angels host 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.
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.
Angels host 'Back 2 School' event in Anaheim
Hundreds of local kids got the major league treatment at Angel Stadium.
Hundreds of local kids got the major league treatment at Angel Stadium.
5 California schools rank among LinkedIn's top colleges: See the list
Five California institutions, including Stanford, UC Berkeley, and Caltech, secured spots in LinkedIn's Top 50 ranking for long-term alumni career success.
Five California institutions, including Stanford, UC Berkeley, and Caltech, secured spots in LinkedIn's Top 50 ranking for long-term alumni career success.
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.
As the upcoming school year approaches, public health officials are urging families to prioritize obtaining all required vaccinations for their children.
Back to school for San Bernardino City Unified
It's that time of years! Students within the San Bernardino City Unified School District returned to school on Monday, Aug. 3.
It's that time of years! Students within the San Bernardino City Unified School District returned to school on Monday, Aug. 3.
Poll reveals changes about Americans' attitudes towards cellphones in schools
Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class.
Support for restricting student cellphone use in schools is gaining momentum across the U.S., with a new survey showing that the majority of adults now favor banning phones during class.
Tuskegee University requires business suits, bans bonnets and du-rags in new dress code
Tuskegee University is implementing a new dress code requiring students to bring a business suit and dress shoes to campus while banning bonnets, du-rags and other non-religious head coverings in classrooms and cafeterias.
Tuskegee University is implementing a new dress code requiring students to bring a business suit and dress shoes to campus while banning bonnets, du-rags and other non-religious head coverings in classrooms and cafeterias.
Parenting coach talks benefits of summer boredom
While parents feel challenged to keep their kids entertained, one expert says slowing things down can be a good thing.
While parents feel challenged to keep their kids entertained, one expert says slowing things down can be a good thing.
Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls to close South Africa campus in 2027
Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa will close its residential campus after the 2027 academic year.
Oprah Winfrey's Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa will close its residential campus after the 2027 academic year.
California ranks dead last in affordability, No. 35 overall in 2026 Best States list
California landed at No. 35 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best States rankings, scoring high in health care but ranking last in opportunity due to high costs.
California landed at No. 35 in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best States rankings, scoring high in health care but ranking last in opportunity due to high costs.
America's top states according to US News & World Report: See where your state ranks
The latest Best States rankings according to the 2026 US News & World Report are in. See which states climbed to the top.
The latest Best States rankings according to the 2026 US News & World Report are in. See which states climbed to the top.
Education Department removing 'disparate impact' discrimination rule
The Department of Education has narrowed its civil rights enforcement, ruling that school policies resulting in unequal outcomes for certain groups will no longer be considered discriminatory unless intent is proven.
The Department of Education has narrowed its civil rights enforcement, ruling that school policies resulting in unequal outcomes for certain groups will no longer be considered discriminatory unless intent is proven.
Fewer students are carrying guns to school — with one notable exception
Fewer U.S. high school seniors are bringing firearms to school than three decades ago, according to a new national study.
Fewer U.S. high school seniors are bringing firearms to school than three decades ago, according to a new national study.
DOJ investigating Harvard's international financial aid practices
President Trump called for a federal investigation by the Department of Justice into Harvard University’s China-related academic programs, arguing the school is acting as a shill, allowing Chinese donors to create scholarships that exclude American students.
President Trump called for a federal investigation by the Department of Justice into Harvard University’s China-related academic programs, arguing the school is acting as a shill, allowing Chinese donors to create scholarships that exclude American students.
The best and worst school systems ranked state by state
A new report evaluates how well school systems across the nation support their students, highlighting the significant role parents play in choosing the right school for academic success.
A new report evaluates how well school systems across the nation support their students, highlighting the significant role parents play in choosing the right school for academic success.
US imposes 4-year cap on student visas
The Department of Homeland Security has eliminated the long-standing "duration of status" rule, implementing a fixed four-year limit on international student and exchange visas.
The Department of Homeland Security has eliminated the long-standing "duration of status" rule, implementing a fixed four-year limit on international student and exchange visas.
Summer Reading Challenge prize website open for students to choose prize after submitting reading log
Second Lady Usha Vance announced Wednesday that students who took part in the Summer Reading Challenge can now head online and choose a reward after submitting their reading log and reflection.
Second Lady Usha Vance announced Wednesday that students who took part in the Summer Reading Challenge can now head online and choose a reward after submitting their reading log and reflection.