Parents raise concerns over LGBTQ school festival
video

Parents at Esteban E. Torres High School contacted FOX 11, upset about a school festival featuring LGBTQ-themed activities and performances.

North Hollywood’s TUMO center filling up fast as teens flock to free tech program

A free after-school program in North Hollywood serves 600 students weekly, offering hands-on training in tech, design, and creative fields with a growing waitlist.

Inside TUMO: Free tech education in North Hollywood
video

A free after-school program in North Hollywood is quickly filling up — and changing how teens learn.

California teen, with a 4.3 GPA, gets accepted to all 31 colleges he applied to

A California high school senior, with an impressive 4.3 grade point average, was accepted to all 31 colleges to which he applied. And last week, after weighing his options, which included top-ranking, world-renowned universities, he announced his college choice. 

National Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 deals and discounts

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8. Retailers and restaurants across the country are offering discounts, freebies, and special promotions for educators.

2026 commencement speeches: See which celebrities are taking the stage

A range of high-profile figures from entertainment, politics and the arts are set to headline college commencement ceremonies across the country in 2026.

Pasadena parents worry as district considers school closures and mergers

Parents in Pasadena Unified are concerned as a district advisory committee considers school closures and mergers amid declining enrollment.

Parents worry as Pasadena Unified mulls school closures
video

Parents in Pasadena Unified are concerned as a district advisory committee considers school closures and mergers amid declining enrollment.

LAPD investigating possible shooting at school
video

LAPD officers showed up to a school in Cypress Park with guns drawn after receiving reports of possible gunshots in the area.

Little Lake teachers end strike with tentative contract agreement

Little Lake City School District teachers reached a tentative agreement on April 29, ending a historic strike over healthcare costs and class sizes.

Celebrating National Poetry Month
video

As April marks National Poetry Month, FOX 11 was joined by Hiram Sims, executive director and founder of Community Literature Initiative.

World's largest wildlife crossing sets opening date

The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in Agoura Hills is scheduled to open on December 2, 2026, creating a safe passage for mountain lions over the 101 Freeway.

American Library Association’s challenged books list: The 11 titles targeted the most in 2025 for removal

A new ranking by the American Library Association (ALA) lists the 11 books that people or activists tried to have removed from or restricted in libraries, schools, or universities last year. The list also reflects a dramatic change in who is making the requests for books to be pulled from the shelves.