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State Invested $53 Million in Teaching Low-Performing Kids to Read. Here's How it's Paying Off

12/03/2023
In 2020, the state agreed to a settlement in a lawsuit that claimed too many students were not learning to read. As part of that agreement, the state spent over $50 million on 75 schools with the lowest reading scores.

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Public Safety Education Families & Children Government

Right-Wing Takeover of SoCal School Board Stirs Angst

12/01/2023
Students and teachers alike are decrying the actions of the Temecula Valley Unified School District board, which became conservative in majority following the recent elections of three members. The board’s actions include banning critical race theory and mandating parental notification if their child is transgender.

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Families & Children Parks & Recreation

Utility Increases Loom for 16 Million California Households

11/30/2023
Utility giant PG&E is set to raise its rates an average of 13% on Jan. 1. That equals an extra $32.50 a month, or $390 for the year.

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COVID-19 Families & Children Health Government

Will Kids Still Take Their Medicine? New State Law Forces Pharmacies to Take Out the Flavor

11/28/2023
Parents say flavored medication can help ensure their kids finish a prescription. Far fewer California pharmacies are offering that service as they await new rules from a state regulator.

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Families & Children Community Service & Support

Family Winter Festival on Dec. 3 to Benefit Nest Family Resource

11/19/2023
Since 2013, the Nest Family Resource has been dedicated to helping families thrive from fertility through parenthood in an accessible, inclusive, and compassionate environment.

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California Hospitals Closed 46 Maternity Wards Since 2012

11/16/2023
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Closures ongoing since 2012, but last 3 years have seen 27 maternity ward shutdowns.

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Families & Children Health State of California

State Debuting Mental Health App for Young People Next Year

11/15/2023
The state will offer a free mental health app beginning Jan. 1 for people ages 13-25. It is currently being tested in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties.

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What Reparations Could Look Like in California

10/31/2023
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Ongoing series looks at varied effort reparations could require

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Families & Children Health

A Story With Teeth: Why California Kids Lag in Dental Health

10/31/2023
California kids have some of the lowest-ranked dental health in the United States, with challenges exacerbated by the pandemic. Here’s a look at the problem and what’s being done to address it.

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Families & Children Health Government

Hospitals Ignore Bias Training as Black Maternal Deaths Remain High

10/30/2023
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Black women account for 5 percent of all California pregnancies but 21 percent of maternal deaths.

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Expiring COVID Aid Sending California Workers Into Poverty

10/26/2023
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Even as the economy expands, workers are falling into poverty as the government withdraws crucial aid programs.

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Education Families & Children Government

California Colleges Miss Deadline for Student Parents’ Priority Registration

10/24/2023
Signed by the governor in September 2022, AB 2881 aims to help student parents in California by offering them priority registration. Advocates are optimistic the law will formalize data collection, allowing them to better serve this student population that represents 1 in 5 students nationally.

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Families & Children Crime & Justice State of California

California Joins States Suing Meta

10/24/2023
More than 40 states are suing the social media giant. The legal actions allege that Meta has deceived the public about the harms of Facebook and Instagram, which the attorneys general say “exploit and manipulate” children.

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Families & Children

Bright Futures for Youth Celebrates Opening of NEO Youth Center

10/20/2023
The NEO Youth Center on Litton Hill in Grass Valley will open Oct. 26, providing a safe and supervised space for young people.

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COVID-19 Education Families & Children Community Service & Support Government

California Student Test Scores Remain Low

10/18/2023
Despite an influx of money to counter learning loss during the pandemic, English language arts and math test scores remain low.

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Support for a Skatepark in Nevada City Ramps Up

10/16/2023
Nevada City’s Park Initiative Committee held a meeting to discuss the possible reallocation of grant funds to create a skatepark. More than 75 people attended the meeting.

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Newsom Vetoes Hearing Aid Coverage for Kids—Again

10/15/2023
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Gov. cites existing state program to help buy hearing aids, but parents call it a ‘nightmare’

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Families & Children Health Government

Kaiser To Pay $200 million Settlement for Botched Mental Health Appointment System

10/12/2023
Kaiser patients waited 19 days for follow-up mental health appointments in 2019, nine days longer than state law permits. The settlement includes the largest-ever penalty issued by California’s behavioral health regulator.

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Newsom Vetoes Bill to Stop Counties Swiping Foster Kids Benefits

10/11/2023

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Many states have ended the practice of confiscating benefits from orphaned and disabled kids, but California will let it continue.

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Aspen Collective: Creating a Teen Music Community

10/09/2023
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Being a teenager in Tahoe isn’t always as easy as it looks. If you’re not into team sports or outdoor adventure, you might feel out of place. Enter the Aspen Project.

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