Scholarship Prep South Bay pairs free breakfast and hygiene supplies with daily emotional check-ins to keep kids in class.

Elio, Elias and Enzo arrived on dad's birthday, giving Nyla Craft and Marco Bernal five kids under 5.

The free fest at West Hollywood Park runs 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday with a cooling center and sensory-friendly Chill Zone for families.

Freshmen hauled pillows and TVs into Long Beach dorms this weekend as crews raced to finish a brand-new $115 million residence hall.

California’s new TK language screeners use stories, pictures and games instead of traditional testing. The tools are designed to give teachers better insight without saddling four-year-olds with an inappropriate label.

The Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriffs Station warned after national trackers logged three child hotcar deaths in the first 10 days of July. Agencies and local reporters urge simple prevention habits.

USC opened an Early Head Start/Head Start site at Tom Bradley Global Awareness Magnet, adding no‑cost infant‑to‑preschool care and health supports for South L.A. families.

King/Drew Magnet High trains future doctors and scientists in one of South LA's most underserved communities — and the school where 90% of students rely on free meals just had its cafeteria closed by the county health department for a major vermin violation. The irony is hard to miss.

Jae Lin filed in Los Angeles seeking primary custody of their two children and spousal support as the divorce advances.

Free educational workshops on childhood development are being offered to Long Beach parents through a health department and public library collaboration.

Pasadena's 14th annual Parks After Dark program begins July 10, offering outdoor activities, sports, movies, concerts, and dance lessons for community building and entertainment.

Long Beach PRM is offering a variety of summer day camps for youth from June 16 to August 22, with registration starting April 12. Programs include crafts, sports, and aquatic activities, with costs varying from $115 to $165 weekly.

Long Beach's newly renovated Kids' Corner at the Multi-Service Center offers a better space for children of homeless families, featuring interactive and educational areas.