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Kids, teens can enjoy free lunch at over 90 parks across Los Angeles

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Kids, teens can enjoy free lunch at over 90 parks across Los Angeles

Children and teens can enjoy a free lunch this summer at more than 90 parks across Los Angeles.

The annual Summer Food Service Program is sponsored by the city’s Department of Recreation and Parks.

From June 12 to July 31, anyone under 18 years old can grab a free lunch at a participating local park.

Menu offerings may include fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, salads, deli sandwiches and other nutritious meal options.

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City officials said the program helps to ensure that children and teens continue to have access to healthy meals while school is out for the summer.

No application or proof of income is needed. Adults and guardians can simply bring their child to a participating location to receive food.

Meals must be consumed onsite and are available at no cost. Serving times will vary by location but typically range between 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

“Summer should be a time for children to learn, play and create lasting memories, not worry about where their next meal will come from,” said Jimmy Kim, General Manager of the Department of Recreation and Parks. “Through our partnership with LAUSD, we are proud to provide free, nutritious meals in safe and welcoming park environments where young people can stay active, connect with their communities and thrive throughout the summer.”

A full list of participating parks and serving times can be found here.

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The public can also call 818-346-2700 or text “Summer Meals” to 97779 for a list of parks. Flyer information in Spanish can be found here.

More information about the city’s 2026 Lunch Program can be found here.

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Big rig crash spills cinder blocks on 101 Freeway; lanes blocked in Tarzana

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Big rig crash spills cinder blocks on 101 Freeway; lanes blocked in Tarzana

An early morning crash involving a big rig scattered cinder blocks across the northbound 101 Freeway, prompting a SigAlert in the San Fernando Valley Tuesday. The incident was reported around 4:10 a.m. when a big rig overturned on the freeway at Tampa Avenue. The crash occurred on a stretch of the northbound 101 that curves […]

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Ritzy Pasadena hotel settles lawsuit for allegedly price gouging wildfire victims

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Ritzy Pasadena hotel settles lawsuit for allegedly price gouging wildfire victims

The corporation that owns the Langham Huntington Pasadena has settled a civil lawsuit claiming the luxury hotel hiked room rates while more than 200,000 residents evacuated their homes during the pair of deadly and destructive wildfires that devastated the Los Angeles area in January of 2025. The lawsuit, filed by the Los Angeles County District […]

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Southern California braces for 110-degree heat, thunderstorms this week

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Southern California braces for 110-degree heat, thunderstorms this week

Southern California is bracing for a hot and muggy week ahead, with heat watches in place and a chance of thunderstorms across the mountains and desert regions.

Temperatures are expected to increase each day into midweek, prompting officials to extend a heat advisory until 10 a.m. Tuesday, when it will transition to an extreme heat watch for even warmer conditions through Thursday evening.

Temperatures are expected to peak on Wednesday, with many locations topping 100 degrees and some reaching 110, according to the National Weather Service.

The afternoon high for Wednesday in the San Fernando Valley is forecast to be 110 degrees. (KTLA)

“Monsoonal moisture moving over the area will add to the discomfort, also bringing the potential for showers and thunderstorms each day,” the Weather Service said.

Those thunderstorms are most likely to occur over the mountain and desert areas as subtropical moisture is drawn into the region by a strong ridge of high pressure.

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Temperatures along the coast may even reach the 90s by midweek, with very warm temperatures continuing through the night.

Much of Southern California is under a Heat Advisory on Monday. (NWS)

“Given the extreme heat and humidity, it’s highly recommended to complete outdoor activities as early as possible,” the Weather Service said.

The high pressure is expected to slowly weaken Thursday, bringing afternoon highs to within a few degrees of normal in most areas by Friday.

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