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California schools now offer a preschool grade for 4-year-olds. Here's how it's changing education
With a new grade called transitional kindergarten, there are younger kids in elementary school this year than ever before in California — and with that comes its own set of challenges for schools who are trying to implement it.
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New LAFD on 'catchup' during LA fires, City council wants clarity on LA28 games, Lady Gaga's intimate LA show — Evening Edition
LAFD's fire chief weighs on balancing accountability for the LA fires with moving forward from them. L.A.'s city council wants clarity on the federal government's role in the 2028 Olympics. Lady Gaga's playing a surprise concert in LA tomorrow night. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support The L.…
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LA has a ‘silly’ law that makes playing sports illegal. Lawmakers want to repeal it
Want to play catch on the sidewalk or in a park? You’d technically risk jail time under this over 80-year-old law.
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A winter heat wave is coming to SoCal
Time to ditch your winter jackets...for a little while, at least. Southern California is in for a potentially record-breaking heat wave — in January. LAist's Yusra Farzan has more on when it arrives, and when it will break.
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OC judge resigns, California preschool program's impact, BTS coming back to LA — Afternoon Edition
Orange County judge Israel Claustro pleads guilty to mail fraud. How the implementation of universal transitional kindergarten is changing schools in SoCal. Plus, K-pop sensation BTS announces world tour dates in L.A. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://la…
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A key takeaway from the LAFD chief's interview on LAist
Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Jaime Moore recently spoke with AirTalk's Larry Mantle about the Palisades Fire. Science reporter Jacob Margolis listened in and provides this analysis.
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LA County considers "ICE-free" zones, Keith Porter family wants answers from LA Police Commission, FEMA reversal on soil tests— Morning Edition
LA County considers taking the first steps towards creating an "ICE-free" zones. Family members of the man who was killed by an off-duty ICE agent take their case to the LA Police Commission. The feds reverse course on Eaton Fire soil testing. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Rep…
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LAPD books U-Haul protest driver, LA eviction attorney faces discipline, Trevor Project celebrates $45 million gift — Evening Edition
LAPD has booked the man accused of driving into a protest yesterday for reckless driving. The state bar moves to discipline a powerful L.A. eviction attorney. The Trevor Project is celebrates a multi-million dollar gift after federal funding cuts last year. Plus, more from Evening Edition. Support…
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OC judge resigns after pleading guilty to mail fraud
Orange County Judge Israel Claustro pleaded guilty Monday to one count of mail fraud for his role in a scheme to defraud California’s workers compensation fund. LAist's Jill Replogle reports.
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What happens when the public school system adds a whole new grade for 4-year-olds?
Transitional kindergarten is forcing a change in the way elementary schools operate in California.
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