Your weekly “wait, that’s happening?” digest
How's everyone surviving spring break? Whether you're on day two of "I'm bored" or you've spent copious amounts of money on a camp, solidarity.
If you're one of the brave souls trying to work from home while your kids are off, we put together our official Beach Office guide: how to answer emails from the venice pier parking lot while your kids haul buckets of seawater back and forth until they pass out. Laptop, hotspot, sand as childcare. It works better than it should.
Also, grunion season is here! The first April runs start this week: Wednesday through Saturday night (April 1–4), roughly 10pm–1am. Thousands of tiny silver fish riding the waves onto the sand to spawn. It's wild, it's wiggly, and it's one of those only in socal things your kids will never forget. April is closed season, so it's observation only (no touching!) but watching is the best part. Grab a flashlight, dress in layers, and head to the beach after dark. Our full guide has everything you need to know:
Screens in schools update
A quick update on the Schools Beyond Screens campaign (the parent / teacher coalition pushing for more intentional technology use in LAUSD classrooms).
LAUSD board members Nick Melvoin, Tanya Ortiz Franklin, and Karla Griego have introduced a resolution that would require the district to develop a formal screen time policy, and weigh prohibiting one to one devices for students up to second grade. If passed, the new policy could be implemented as soon as next school year.
This comes as at least 16 states have introduced legislation to reevaluate classroom screen time in 2026, and four states are considering outright bans on individual devices in elementary schools.
Our deep dive on this is still one of the most read things we've published:
Top picks this week:
Stroller Fitness at Club Joyful | Tue 9–10am | Parent-and-me workout for new moms, dads, and busy parents — core, pelvic-floor, posture, all baby-friendly
Moo Moo Musica at Electric Lodge | Tue 9:30–11:30am | Family music class, a Venice staple for littles. $25/class or grab a series pass
Under One Roof Exhibition | Thu–Sun 2–5pm | Free group art show at Studios 3026 in Santa Monica. Free parking too. Great low-key afternoon outing
Pokemon Glow-in-the-Dark Egg Hunt at Barrington Rec | Fri 11am–4pm | Free. Arts and crafts, inflatables, games, candy, snacks. Ages 3+
Penmar Rec Center Easter Egg Hunt | Sat 10am–2pm | Free, right here in Venice. Egg hunt, cookie decorating, inflatables, reptile show. Ages 3+
Stoner Rec Center Easter Egg Hunt | Sat 11am–1pm | Free. Photos with the Easter Bunny, face painting, carnival games, music. Ages 12 and under
Night of Ideas at the Wende Museum | Sat 2–10:30pm | Free. The afternoon is family-oriented: Bob Baker Marionettes, animation workshops, video game forum. Evening shifts to talks, art, food trucks
DadTime at Virginia Avenue Park | Sat 9–11:30am | Free. Dads + little ones (0–3), unstructured play, free coffee. Every Saturday
Easter Brunch at Beachside Restaurant | Sun 10am–2pm | Waterfront prix fixe at Jamaica Bay Inn in Marina del Rey. $65/person
Easter Brunch at SALT Restaurant | Sun 11am–2pm | Holiday specials at SALT's waterfront spot in Marina del Rey. A la carte, $6–$36
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