Saw this gent in Chicago 6 years ago and had no idea he'd made it big! We've been listening to his album every since, and Jamestown Ferry is a real gem.

Meltdowns, nightmares and regressions: The L.A. fires are taking a traumatic toll on kids The L.A. County fires have taken a traumatic toll on kids. The distress is coming out in their art and play, and it is leading to some developmental regressions.

The L.A. fires have taken a nightmarish toll on children's mental health. Some kids have seen their development set back by years. Excruciating story by @jennyagold.bsky.social: www.latimes.com/california/s...

Pentagon schools suspend library books for ‘compliance review’ under Trump orders Revealed: defense department sends memo that it’s reviewing for books ‘related to gender … or discriminatory equity ideology topics’

Access to library books has been suspended in Pentagon schools for a week while the defense department reviews books for "gender... or equity ideology topics".

One of the offending titles? Freckleface Strawberry, the story of a girl accepting her freckles.

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Watch: 'Sesame Street' stars Oscar the Grouch, Bert and Grover give L.A. 'a big hug' The 'Sesame Street' characters visited the Los Angeles Times to talk about emotions, getting through tough times and finding solace in friends, family and neighbors.

We all need a dose of happy. Oscar the Grouch, Grover and Bert stopped by the L.A. Times to talk to us about emotions, getting through tough times and finding solace in friends, family and neighbors.

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Wow! What's the first book you'll be reading?

As children's book bans soar, sales are down and librarians are afraid. Even in California Book bans are tanking sales of children’s books. Schools and libraries aren’t buying books about LGBTQ+ issues and race as they brace for culture war pushback.

We were inspired to start this book club after reading @jennyagold.bsky.social's article in the LA Times. It outlines the clear negative domino effect that book bans create and the impact on overall demand for these stories. #ireadbannedbooks

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L.A. fires upend fragile child-care industry, sending providers, families scrambling More than 300 child-care facilities are closed amid the L.A. fires, sending thousands of families scrambling to find care.

The L.A. fires forced hundreds of providers to shut down, upending an already fragile child care system. Here’s how that’s impacting scores of families who are suddenly in need of alternative care. My latest for @latimes.com

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L.A. fires upend fragile child-care industry, sending providers, families scrambling More than 300 child-care facilities are closed amid the L.A. fires, sending thousands of families scrambling to find care.

L.A. fires upend fragile child-care industry, sending providers, families scrambling, report @kateseq.bsky.social & @jennyagold.bsky.social @latimes.com. www.latimes.com/california/s...

Most kids in L.A. have been exposed to the wildfires in some way, whether they evacuated, smelled the smoke or tragically lost their home or school. Here’s how parents are answering their tough questions about the turmoil and loss. @latimes.com www.latimes.com/california/s...

Finally taking the Blue Sky plunge. Hello!