Get out of that car and take a hike with your kid. Well, only if it’s no more than a mile. LA Unified plans to join the City of Los Angeles and Department of Transportation in linking up with the national Walk to School Day next Wednesday, Oct. 7, to encourage alternate ways of getting to...

October 9th is “Walk to School Day” for Los Angeles schools, the kick-off event of “International Walk to School Month,” which is designed to educate kids about pedestrian safety and celebrate the benefits of walking. Though only nine Los Angeles schools are currently registered, organizers are hoping the event encourages parents, students, school personnel and...