Could California ban cell phones at schools?: Newsom urges districts to limit students' use

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is sending letters to school districts, urging them to limit students' smartphone use on campus. LAUSD's student cell phone ban goes into effect in January.

Dr. Dre opens new school academy in Inglewood

The academy will initially be available to ninth grade students and will eventually expand to all grades by the 2028-29 school year.

LAUSD begins new school year
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LAUSD Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho discusses the new school year with Good Day LA's Gigi Graciette.

LAUSD returns to school Monday for 2024-25 school year

The nation's second-largest school district will begin the 2024-25 school year Monday, with more than 550,000 students set to return to Los Angeles Unified campuses.

LAUSD returns to school Monday
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As summer continues, thousands of Los Angeles Unified students return to school on Monday, Aug. 12.

Mistah F.A.B.'s backpack giveaway helps 500 students prepare for the new school year

Hundreds of East Bay students are feeling prepared for the new school year after getting all of their school supplies for free at a giveaway hosted by rapper and activist Mistah F.A.B.

Bear greets teacher in classroom
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Fitting for back-to-school season, a bear surprised a teacher in her classroom in Kern County.

1st day of school at Price Elementary in Anaheim
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Good Day LA's Koco McAboy takes us to Anaheim for the first day of school at Price Elementary School.

LAUSD cell phone ban begins in January

LAUSD school board members voted in June to move forward on a resolution possibly banning cell phones during school hours beginning in January 2025.

Huntington Beach discusses gender identity bill
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FOX 11's Ed Laskos was at the Huntington Beach City Council's meeting to discuss California's new gender identity bill.

Interviewing a 2nd grader on his 1st day of school
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Good Day LA's Bob DeCastro takes to Dysinger Elementary School in Buena Park for the first day of school.

1st day of school for Fontana Unified students
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Good Day LA's Koco McAboy takes us to Sierra Lakes Elementary School for the first day of school!

LA barbers, braiders sending kids back to school in style at free community event

McDonald’s of Southern California is teaming up with barbers and braiders across LA to send kids back to school in style ahead of the 2024-25 academic year.