California moves one step closer to mandatory kindergarten
The bill, which would be enacted in the 2024-25 school year if signed by the governor, would require all children to attend one year of kindergarten before they can go to first grade.
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The bill, which would be enacted in the 2024-25 school year if signed by the governor, would require all children to attend one year of kindergarten before they can go to first grade.
Lifestyle Contributor Josh McBride joined Rachel Kim in the studio to discuss a wide range of different products that can ease the stress of back to school on students and parents, as well as their wallets.
Amy Johnson sat down to talk with Donna Tetreault, an author and parenting expert, who offered some much-needed advice on how parents can help their children adjust to the new school year by addressing some of the anxieties they may be having.
Nearly 8,000 Inglewood students kicked off their new school year this Monday.
Dr. Cynthia Colon, a college admissions expert, joined the studio to discuss a range of tips that she has to offer for parents who are hoping to encourage their students to continue their education and head to college.
The Special Needs Network's Areva Martin talked to Amy Johnson about the annual back-to-school event.
It's back to school this week for most students in the Southland but some districts aren't making the grade on hiring fully credentialed teachers. Tena Ezzeddine reports.
Kara Finnstrom reports from Santa Monica High School, where thousands of students are returning to class following summer break. She touches on a number of things from the relaxed COVID-19 guidelines to the bus shortage plaguing districts throughout California.
CBSLA reporter Lesley Marin spoke with Dr. Sanam Hafeez, a neuropsychologist who cleared the air on a wide array of anxieties and issues that children could be facing as they return to school for the new year. She offers advice on how parents and teachers can help their students address those concerns and ease into the swing of things.
After a tough two years of the pandemic, students talk about going back into the classroom after the summer break.
From coast to coast, and everywhere in between, school officials spent the summer struggling to fill teacher vacancies. Kristine Lazar shows us how Southern California schools, including the second-largest district in the county, are handling the unprecedented exodus.
Chris Holmstrom spoke with a group of students ranging from 4th grade to 12th grade about the series of emotions they face as they return for yet another school year. Among those emotions is anxiety for a wide array of reasons like bullying, new schedules and safety in the wake of a series of violent crimes plaguing the United States.
For the first time in more than three years, hundreds of thousands of students throughout Los Angeles returned to class without a ranging series of coronavirus prevention protocols in place. Tena Ezzeddine reports.
Veena Crownholm shows Jasmine Viel a few projects that can make the start of the school year more fun.
Kara Finnstrom and Tina Patel provide team coverage as more than 500,000 students across Los Angeles County return to school for the first time without coronavirus guidelines in place for the first time in nearly three years.
Kara Finnstrom reports on the recent overhaul of COVID-19 guidelines, vastly relaxing on restrictions formerly in place as children around the nation return to school.
Julie Ramhold, a Consumer Analyst with DealNews.com, joined the studio to provide some tips for parents to avoid inflation as children head back to school taking advantage of online deals.
McKenzie and McKayla had a rough first day back at Meadows Elementary School in Santa Clarita because of the almost triple-digit temperatures. Their mother, Kimberly Cleere admitted that there was some confusion when she went to pick them up at the end of the day. Rachel Kim reports.
Kara Finnstrom reports live from Sunkist Elementary School in Anaheim, where hundreds of excited students returned to class for the beginning of a new school year, and for the first time in recent memory without a mask requirement in place.
With the average K-12 student showing a decline in math retention, most operating about a grade behind their expected level of performance, schools are urging parents to become more involved. Laura Overdeck, Founder and President of Bedtime Math Foundation joined the studio to discuss ways to solve the problem and how adults can help children.
Dr. Anupamjeet Sekhon, a sleep expert with Kaiser Permanente, joined the studio to discuss the importance of a healthy sleep cycle for children, especially as they return to school. She gives tips, explains the benefits of getting the right amount of sleep and how it all can improve academic performance.
Dr. David Bronstein, a Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist with Kaiser Permanente, joined the studio to discuss the importance of childhood vaccines as millions of students around the nation prepare to return to school for the new year.
Lauren Pozen reports from Canyon Country, where children were set to head back to school for the new year as local school districts continue to suffer from a nationwide teacher shortage.
Dr. Alfiee M. Breland-Noble joined the studio to discuss the mental health of children as the coming school year nears. She talks about the lingering effects of the pandemic, recent trends of violence at schools and how parents and guardians can have conversations with students about their mental well-being.
Kaiser Permanente and physicians from across Riverside County came together at Moreno Valley Medical Center to donate about 1,500 backpacks filled with pens, pencils, paper and other school supplies.
More than 10 years after his family's Christmas decorations were destroyed by vandals, George Courville has once again brought the beloved holiday spectacle back to the front yard of his Pasadena home.
Miguel Angel Aguilar, a prominent fitness influencer and gym owner in Southern California, has died three months after being shot in an attempted robbery.
Prosecutors say that the student was "continuously" assaulted by their piano teacher for several months.
It happened at around 1 a.m. in the 100 block of S. First Street, according to the Alhambra Police Department.
The blaze was reported a little before 11:30 a.m. at a single-story residence in the 5200 block of N. Townsend Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The crash happened at around 3:45 p.m. at the Victoria Golf Course, located in the 400 block of MLK Jr. Street, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
More than 10 years after his family's Christmas decorations were destroyed by vandals, George Courville has once again brought the beloved holiday spectacle back to the front yard of his Pasadena home.
Miguel Angel Aguilar, a prominent fitness influencer and gym owner in Southern California, has died three months after being shot in an attempted robbery.
Prosecutors say that the student was "continuously" assaulted by their piano teacher for several months.
It happened at around 1 a.m. in the 100 block of S. First Street, according to the Alhambra Police Department.
Miguel Angel Aguilar, a prominent fitness influencer and gym owner in Southern California, has died three months after being shot in an attempted robbery.
Prosecutors say that the student was "continuously" assaulted by their piano teacher for several months.
It happened at around 1 a.m. in the 100 block of S. First Street, according to the Alhambra Police Department.
The blaze was reported a little before 11:30 a.m. at a single-story residence in the 5200 block of N. Townsend Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
It happened at around 5 a.m. on northbound lanes of the freeway near Manchester Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol.
It happened at around 4:20 p.m. near Orangewood Avenue and Court Street, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
Holiday joy lit up the sky and water in Orange County as the Newport Beach Boat Parade started this week.
Johnny Anchondo led authorities on a wild pursuit through Orange and LA counties on Nov. 9, 2022, during which he crashed several times, rammed police cars and stole multiple vehicles.
The lawsuit alleged that a victim was abused by Michael Harris, a former priest and vice principal at Mater Dei in 1978.
The collision, which happened at the intersection of La Palma Avenue and Moody Street, left a woman in her 60s with fatal injuries, police said.
Four people, two of which were juveniles, were arrested in San Bernardino County after allegedly trying to carjack a person during a road rage incident in early December.
The scam is targeting attendees of the Mission Inn's beloved Festival of Lights, which features millions of holiday lights adorning the historic hotel.
The blaze, which spread quickly, caused more than$100,000 worth of damage to equipment inside of the facility, deputies said.
Deputies say that the victims were father and son.
Investigators say that the incident happened at Sky Trail Mobile Village in Moreno Valley.
Is your recycled Starbucks cup ending up where you expected? A CBS News investigation says that it probably isn't.
While sometimes slow, the tracing system from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives played an instrumental role in helping law enforcement locate the man who opened fire inside a Monterey Park dance hall in 2022.
Following a deadly hijacking of a Metro bus, Ross Palombo digs through data about violence on the Metro system.
Ross Palombo goes over the crime statistics available for the Metro.
KCAL News investigates connection between Beverly Hills armed robbery and gun belonging to notorious police killer Christopher Dorner.
A holiday drone show just days before Christmas was interrupted when drones collided, officials said.
Trump's election is a big part of the positive outlook, especially for Republicans.
After California man's death sentence is overturned, there's a renewed push to clear him.
The suspect drove through the doors of a JCPenny in Killeen, Texas, and continued inside for "several hundred yards," an official said.
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
Trump's election is a big part of the positive outlook, especially for Republicans.
An F/A-18 fighter jet was "mistakenly fired on" by the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg, authorities said.
Mark Burnett helped produce hits like "Survivor" and "The Voice," but is perhaps best known for teaming up with President-elect Donald Trump for "The Apprentice," which first aired in 2004.
Government watchdog claims Americans lost hundreds of millions to fraud related to the bank-operated mobile payments network.
The U.S. government faced the threat of a shutdown if Congress didn't pass a spending bill before Dec. 21, 2024. Here's a look at the potential impact.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
The authorization comes after a week-long voting period for the more than 6,000 Food4Less workers represented by the United Food and Commercial Workers Local union.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an emergency proclamation on Wednesday in response to growing concerns over bird flu cases in the state and across the country.
Cases now reported in eight states related to Yu Shang Food products sold online and at stores nationwide, officials say.
Public health officials are urging residents and business owners to monitor their water sources after seven people reported contracting Legionnaire's Disease in recent days.
The first case in the U.S. of a more severe strain of mpox was reported in San Mateo County, the California Department of Public Health said.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
The lawsuit contends that multiple food truck operators have created constant nuisance outside of the store in the form of congestion, trash generation and rudeness to store employees.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Monday that the state would renew a rebate program for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the current federal tax credit.
Avid coin collectors jumped at the chance to get their hands on a rare "double eagle" gold coin at a Southern California auction house.
Los Angeles County is taking on Pepsi and Coke for their role in plastic pollution.
Two more members of the Los Angeles Times editorial board have resigned after the newspaper's owner blocked its plan to endorse Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president.
Mason McTavish was the only scorer in the shootout and the Anaheim Ducks rallied from a three-goal deficit, beating the Utah Hockey Club 5-4.
Aliaksei Protas scored twice and the Washington Capitals beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Sunday night.
Chibuzo Agbo hit four 3-pointers and scored 18 points to lead USC to an 82-51 win over Southern to close out its nonconference schedule by winning its fourth straight game.
Matthew Stafford threw a go-ahead 11-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Higbee early in the fourth quarter after a turnover by Aaron Rodgers and the Los Angeles Rams beat the New York Jets 19-9 for their fourth consecutive victory.
Quentin Grimes scored 20 points off the bench, 14 in the fourth quarter, leading eight Mavericks in double figures as Dallas beat the Los Angeles Clippers 113-97 on Saturday night despite missing leading scorer Luka Doncic.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
Tory Lanaz, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, is harassing her from prison through surrogates, the petition alleges.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Paula Abdul and former "American Idol" producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show.
SkyCal was overhead as a group of dirt bikers and ATV riders rode through the San Fernando Valley, performing stunts along the way.
Weeks after LAFD firefighter Connor Lees was presumed lost at sea after going missing while free diving, the Seal Beach community gathered to hold a vigil in his memory.
Laurie Perez reports from Pasadena, where more than 10 years after their family Christmas display was destroyed by vandals, one family has decided to bring their beloved celebration back.
Lauren Pozen reports from Carson, where she speaks with some of the golfers who witnessed the moments a small plane crashed on the Victoria Golf Course on Sunday afternoon.
The city of Mid-Wilshire on Sunday hosted their first ever "Holidays in Harmony" festival.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
