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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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How to Celebrate Lunar New Year in LA: Events, History, and Family Ideas for 2026

Jan 20, 2026

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How to Celebrate Lunar New Year in LA: Events, History, and Family Ideas for 2026

A local guide to the traditions, meaning, and celebrations shaping Lunar New Year across LA

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camps

Jan 19, 2026

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Spring Break Camps on the Westside (LA Parents’ Survival Guide)

Art, sports, nature, theater & “please tire my kid out” options for Spring Break 2026

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Jan 16, 2026

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7 min read

Venice Rising Weekly: Sunset Therapy, MLK Day & Other Things to Ground Us This Week

Sunsets are flexing. Kids are back in school. Democracy is... ongoing.

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Jun 4, 2025

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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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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)

How to Celebrate Lunar New Year in LA: Events, History, and Family Ideas for 2026

Spring Break Camps on the Westside (LA Parents’ Survival Guide)

Venice Rising Weekly: Sunset Therapy, MLK Day & Other Things to Ground Us This Week

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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