Karla Pleitéz Howell Releases Statement on Monterey Park Mass Shooting

By, Ruel Nolledo | Freelance Writer June 27, 2024 Voices filled the conference space at Saint Sophia's — a quiet, persistent murmur until you drew closer to one of the discussion tables, where the voices grew louder, taking on a collective life of their own.    "… I...

First 5 LA's Board of Commissioners Meeting convened in person on June 13, 2024. The primary focus of the meeting was the approval of the agency's proposed FY 2024-25 Budget and updates to the Long-Term Financial Plan (LTFP). Staff also shared updates on the...

By, Christina Hoag | Freelance Writer June 27, 2024 Home visitors are change agents whose impact can be felt far beyond the families they serve, reaching other parents and children in the community and even across generations. That was the message that emerged from...

June 2024 Summer kicks off with Pride Month! This month-long event is held in June to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City and to celebrate the history and achievements of the LGBTQ+ community. At the same time, Pride Month is an opportunity to...

As We Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaíian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month  This May, First 5 LA joins Los Angeles County in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaíian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. Originally designated as a week-long...