Belmont Shore-Naples School Calendar 2018-19: First Day Of School

When's the first day of school in Belmont Shore-Naples? Plus, other must-know dates for students, parents and teachers.

Belmont Shore, Prepare For A Hot Thanksgiving

Stash the turtlenecks and sweaters, and expect highs in the 80s and 90s around the Southland.

Belmont-Redwood Shores School Calendar 2017-18: First Day Of School, Vacations, Conferences

When's the first day of school in Belmont-Redwood Shores? That, and other must-know dates for parents, students and teachers.

CSU Trustees Vote To Increase Tuition By 5 Percent

Many students say they can't afford the increase. Dozens gathered outside the chancellor's office to protest the increase.

Belmont Shore-Naples Students Less Fit than Previous Year, State Says

California Physical Fitness Test results were released Monday and LBUSD students fared slightly worse than last previous year's students

A Graduate's Voice: Seeking Purpose

My own graduation was many years ago, but the voice of a young graduate singing "Purpose" from the Avenue Q musical brought tears to my eyes

CSU Profs Overwhelming Approve Contract with 10 Percent Raise

Union officials said 97 percent of its members who voted cast ballots in favor of the contract proposal.

Advancing Technology: The Electric Racecar

Where to, Motorsport Racing? Formula E racing, seeks to take electric car development a big step forward.

Blind Student Sues Long Beach Unified, Alleging Discrimination

The student alleges Wilson High failed to give him proper education materials, causing him to fall behind in classes.

Police: Threat to Long Beach Schools Not Credible

Police said Long Beach schools received the same threat as LAUSD, which have been deemed as a hoax.

Minimum Wage Increase Today at UCLA

Everyone working at least 20 hours will make at least $13 per hour en route to $15 wage in 2017 across the UC system.

Southland Schools Awarded Blue Ribbon Status

The U.S. Secretary of Education named 12 institutions in Los Angeles and two in Orange County.

1 in 4 Undergrads Sexually Assaulted, Study Finds

The largest study of its kind, a new study on campus rape underscores the challenges facing American Universities.

CSU Faculty to Hold Strike Vote Over Compensation

The union claimed over the last 10 years more than half of all CSU faculty has been hired into temporary positions with lower pay.

Hold the Climate Change Hysteria: Ice sheets May Be More Resilient Than Thought, Say Stanford Scientists

Stanford study suggests that today's ice sheets may be more resilient to increased carbon dioxide levels than previously thought.

Most LA County Students Test Below Grade Level

The first Common Core test results show that most students are struggling to meet state standards in language arts and math.

U.S. News and World Report Ranks UCLA and USC among Nation's Top Univesities

UCLA was named the nation's second best public university.

Hack Attack Targets Cal State Students' Personal Information

Students at Northridge, Los Angeles, and Cal Poly Pomona are among those victimized.

Catholic Church to Revamp It's Teachings of the Native American Mission Experience

With the California Mission's founder about to be named a saint, the church plans to be more sensitive to the heartache natives suffered.

Southern California Universities Ranked Best at Serving Public Good

Several schools throughout California earned top scores for cutting edge research, community service, and graduating low-income students.

Back to School Survival Guide

Lunches to pack, sharing the road with school buses, prescription glasses--there’s a lot to absorb! We’ve gathered the resources for you.

Back to School: Prescription Eyeglass Deals

Deals abound, with one store offering a complete set of glasses--lenses and frames--for just $29.

Don't Worry About the Exit Exam, Says Cal State Long Beach

With this year's exit exam nixed by the state, college freshman's transcripts don't have the required high school graduation date.

Back to School: 5 Tips for Packing a Nutritious Lunch

Remember--kids can trade or toss stuff they don't like, so make sure your children actually like the food you're sending to school.

Ticket Involving a School Bus Could Cost You $695

Children are heading back-to-school across California, so in your own neighborhood and where you commute to work--be safe!

What Vaccines Your Child Needs to Start School

Under California law, children must be fully immunized before starting school.

Does School Start Too Early?

Researchers say getting more sleep improves academic performance. But is it feasible to push back middle and high school start times?

How Do California Schools Rank Compare to the Rest of the Nation?

A new study by a financial advice company may surprise you.

Pomona College Named Best College in America

Looking for the top college in America? Forbes reports that it's right here in the Southland.

CSU Executives Awarded Pay Raises

Funding for the raises is coming from the state.

University of California Announces Living Wage Raises

"This is the right thing to do -- for our workers and their families," UC President Janet Napolitano said.

SoCal Couple Donates $7 Million for Hispanic Leadership Institute

The institute will guide Hispanic students through the application process for top universities, and will eventually provide scholarships.

Governor's Proposed Budget Would Halt UCI Tuition Hikes

Gov. Jerry Brown released a budget Thursday that would halt 5 percent annual tuition hikes approved for the next five years.

For-Profit Corinthian Schools File Bankruptcy As Attorney General Calls for Student Debt Forgiveness

Corinthian Schools filed for bankruptcy after several state attorney generals called for student debt relief, citing predatory practices.

USC to Offer Online MBA

The University of Southern California Marshall School of Business created an online MBA program focusing on emerging online business topics.

Cal State Long Beach Students Find Way to Pay it Forward

A new program enables students to help other students fallen on hard times.

'Missing Girl' Case Turns Out to Be 'Playing Hooky Case'

After a police hunt for a 10-year-old who never showed up to school, her mom found a note saying she had no intention of going to school.

Hitting the 'Reset Button' Education Department Suspends Use of Standardized Tests in School Evaluations

The Board of Education voted to suspend the Academic Performance Index and to evaluate alternatives for measuring school performance.

To Reduce Enrollment, Cal State Northridge Makes Admission Tougher

Students from outside the school's local area will face tougher academic admission standards to reduce enrollment over the next four years.

University of California to Require Incoming Students to Be Vaccinated

Starting in 2017 all incoming UC students will have to be vaccinated against measles and a variety of other diseases.