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The Marina Middle Comeback: Why This Local Gem is the Westside's Best Kept Secret

Feb 7, 2026

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The Marina Middle Comeback: Why This Local Gem is the Westside's Best Kept Secret

Waitlists are out, walking to school is the new Westside flex.

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The Best Kept Secret in Venice? Inside the "Hero's Journey" at Acton Academy

Feb 6, 2026

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The Best Kept Secret in Venice? Inside the "Hero's Journey" at Acton Academy

An alternative micro school right in our neighborhood

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Feb 4, 2026

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Venice Rising ❁ Valentine’s Week Picks for Venice & the Westside

Valentine’s plans for the kids... so you can pretend this was your idea all along.

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Sunrise Surf Academy

Feb 2, 2026

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Sunrise Surf Academy

Meet the locals teaching our kids to shred

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Jan 29, 2026

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Venice Rising: This Week in Venice & the Westside (Jan 31–5)

Community care ideas for families, gentle ways to mark Friday, local pop-ups, and weekend picks.

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Jan 23, 2026

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Venice Rising: This Week in Venice & the Westside (Jan 25–31)

Gentle ways to support kids, Lunar New Year events, Spring Break planning, and a standout sandwich.

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Preschool

Jun 4, 2025

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17 min read

Venice Beach Preschools

Because finding the right preschool feels like dating, but with more finger painting.

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May 31, 2025

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What Is the LAUSD Magnet Program?

Points, PHBAO + more

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Universal TK & The Great Preschool-to-Kindergarten Mystery

Apr 7, 2025

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Universal TK & The Great Preschool-to-Kindergarten Mystery

Because if you’ve read the LAUSD brochure twice and still can’t figure it out, you’re not alone.

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Public School Elementary Picks: Venice Beach, Mar Vista & Marina del Rey

Jun 26, 2025

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Public School Elementary Picks: Venice Beach, Mar Vista & Marina del Rey

So many great options, you’ll wish you had more kids just to try them all.

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The Marina Middle Comeback: Why This Local Gem is the Westside's Best Kept Secret

The Best Kept Secret in Venice? Inside the "Hero's Journey" at Acton Academy

Venice Rising ❁ Valentine’s Week Picks for Venice & the Westside

Neighborhood Spotlight: Sunrise Surf Academy

Venice Rising: This Week in Venice & the Westside (Jan 31–5)

Venice Rising: This Week in Venice & the Westside (Jan 25–31)

Venice Beach Preschools

What Is the LAUSD Magnet Program?

Universal TK & The Great Preschool-to-Kindergarten Mystery

Public School Elementary Picks: Venice Beach, Mar Vista & Marina del Rey

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