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Paris Hilton Speaks Up for California’s ‘Troubled’ Teens

04/17/2024
Heiress Paris Hilton is on a mission to shine a light on the "troubled teen industry," a largely unregulated multibillion-dollar industry that is gaining public scrutiny for alleged abuse of vulnerable youths.

From EdSource...

Families & Children Health Government

Homeless Infants and Toddlers Largely Unenrolled in Early Ed Programs

03/28/2024
Evictions have exacerbated homelessness nationwide, increasing the rate of homeless infants and toddlers. Most of those children are not enrolled in early education programs.

From King City Rustler...

Public Safety Education Families & Children

Community Network Meeting Focuses on Youth Safety and Well-Being in South Monterey County

03/18/2024
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Vista Verde Middle School in Greenfield recently hosted a community network meeting aimed at fostering a nurturing and safe environment for local youth, families and communities across South Monterey County.

From Benito Link...

Art, Culture & Media Education Families & Children Youth Alliance Monterey Peninsula Foundation

Youth Alliance Distributes Donated Laptops

03/12/2024
200 laptop computers were donated to Youth Alliance by AT&T, Monterey Peninsula Foundation and Human-I-T, for distribution to Hollister and Gilroy residents lacking "digital basics".

From EdSource...

Education Families & Children

New California Teaching Standards Increase Focus on Family Engagement, Social-Emotional Learning

02/12/2024
The state is to implement long-awaited new guidelines in 2025 despite some calls for a year’s delay.

From Monterey Herald...

Families & Children Parks & Recreation City of Pacific Grove

Cost Estimate for Pacific Grove Skatepark Over $130K

02/10/2024
The Pacific Grove City Council will hear the costs of building a temporary skatepark at the City Hall parking lot during the next council meeting.

From Salinas Valley Tribune...

Education Families & Children Resilience

Greenfield High School Cadets Learn Basic Survival Skills in the Wilderness

02/09/2024
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The 246th Battalion of the California Cadet Corps of Greenfield High School had 15 cadets attend the Winter Wilderness Skills Course to earn their Specialized Training Ribbon.

From CalMatters...

Education Families & Children

Parents’ Lawsuit Forces California to Spend $2 Billion on Learning Loss. Here’s What Will Change

02/02/2024
Learning loss during the pandemic hit California’s low-income students hardest. An agreement requires the state to focus spending there.

From CalMatters...

Families & Children Health Sports

Parents’ Rights Groups Mobilize as California Advances a Ban on Youth Tackle Football

01/15/2024
The Assembly has until the end of January to decide the fate of the youth tackle football bill, which would prevent kids under 12 from playing the sport to protect them from brain trauma.

From SFGate...

Business, Economy & Jobs Families & Children Parks & Recreation Government

Fourth Graders Might Lose Free Access to California State Parks

01/12/2024
California’s projected budget deficit of close to $38 billion likely means some cuts are coming. Among them, Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed ending the California State Park Adventure Pass, which offers free access to some state parks for fourth graders.

From Salinas Valley Tribune...

Families & Children Health Community Service & Support

State Recognizes Gonzales Health Clinic for Focus on Pediatric Care

01/10/2024
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California Public Health Department issued a Certificate of Achievement to Taylor Farms Family Health and Wellness Center for successfully vaccinating more than 76% of infant and toddler patients.

From SFGate...

Art, Culture & Media Families & Children

Pasadena Named Travel Destination for 2024 by NY Times

01/09/2024
Pasadena is the only California city named a travel destination for 2024 by The New York Times. This comes despite the Los Angeles-area city being just the 45th-largest city in the state.

From EdSource...

Education Families & Children

California Still Struggling to Support Young Students, Report Finds

01/08/2024
The 2024 California Children’s Report Card from an organization called Children Now noted that the state has failed to improve economic disparities for students. The report also dings the state for things like STEM offerings, early intervention and special education.

From Voice of San Diego...

Business, Economy & Jobs Education Families & Children Health Crisis & Personal Support

San Diego County Schools Face Post-Pandemic Funding Woes

01/04/2024
San Diego Unified School District has received more than $700 million in federal and state relief funds since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, with these funds ending, some schools could be facing serious deficits.

From Monterey County Weekly...

Families & Children Crisis & Personal Support County of Monterey

A New Year Means a New Service for Crisis Intervention Is Now Available in Monterey County.

01/03/2024
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A few days into 2024, one thing that’s new is a pilot program to support people in the most desperate circumstances.

From EdSource...

Education Families & Children Resilience

California Community College Students Helping Peers

01/03/2024
Two-thirds of community college students in California admit to struggling to meet basic needs. The California Community Colleges’ Student Ambassador Program has empowered more than 50 students to act as resource guides to help them.

From CapPublicRadio...

Families & Children Health Elections & Politics

Group to Sue California AG Over Title of Ballot Initiative Seeking to Prohibit Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth

01/03/2024
Leaders of a parental rights advocacy group announced they’re planning to sue California Attorney General Rob Bonta over the way his office has characterized a 2024 ballot initiative they authored.

From New York Times...

Business, Economy & Jobs Families & Children Government

CA Minimum Wage Hits $16 an Hour

01/02/2024
The dawn of 2024 meant that California’s minimum wage rose from $15.50 to $16 an hour. That puts the Golden State at the second-highest minimum wage for a U.S. state, trailing only Washington state at $16.28 an hour.

From Los Angeles Times...

Public Safety Families & Children Government

Law Goes Into Effect Blocking Guns in Many California Public Places

01/02/2024
A law passed by the California legislature in 2023 has gone into effect banning licensed gun holders from bringing their firearms to places like playgrounds, churches and casinos. The law faces an ongoing challenge in the federal court system.

From CNN...

Business, Economy & Jobs Families & Children Government

Gender-Neutral Toy Law Goes Into Effect

01/01/2024
A 2021 law passed by the California legislature went into effect Jan. 1, requiring major retailers to maintain an aisle of toys marketed to people of either gender. The bill’s author, Evan Low, said the legislation will help kids “express themselves freely and without bias.”

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