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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Labor Leaders Despair But Keep Pushing for Striker Unemployment After Newsom Veto

10/01/2023

Newsom rejected Senate Bill 799, which would have paid striking workers California unemployment benefits after two weeks, and SB 686, which would have extended workplace safety protections to domestic workers, such as housekeepers and nannies.

California Sues ‘Crisis’ Pregnancy Centers That Promise ‘Abortion Pill Reversal’

09/21/2023

Several anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers are advertising abortion pill reversal. California Attorney General Rob Bonta calls the claims false advertising that mislead vulnerable patients.

California Ballot Initiative Will Seek to Restrict Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth

08/30/2023

A small group of activists want California voters to decide whether transgender minors should be allowed to receive puberty blockers, hormone therapy or gender-affirming surgeries.

Reno Attorney Joey Gilbert Hired by Douglas County School Board

07/21/2023

Reno attorney Joey Gilbert wasted no time going to work after he was hired by the Douglas County School Board.

Lake Tahoe School District Partners With Family Resource Center

07/20/2023

Lake Tahoe Unified School District and the South Lake Tahoe Family Resource Center are partnering to build on their interrelated missions through the sharing of resources, personnel and the input of those they serve.

Children’s Nonprofit in Loomis to be Presented With $500K Award

07/18/2023

Assemblymember Joe Patterson will present a $500,000 assembly district-specific discretionary award to Loomis-based Koinonia Family Services. With these funds, Koinonia will be able to streamline and expand its specialized programs that heal trauma in home-like, community environments.

KidsFirst Relocates to Offices in Roseville, Auburn

07/17/2023

KidsFirst, the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Placer County, has relocated its offices to new, more family-friendly locations in Roseville and Auburn.

Truckee Donner Soroptimist Grant $5K to Sierra Community House Family Room

07/10/2023

Soroptimist International of Truckee Donner granted $5,000 to Sierra Community House to enhance the educational experience of families participating in its Family Room bilingual early learning program.

Rep. Kiley Visits Area Leaders, Presents Congressional Certificate to Lake Tahoe Pizza Co.

06/06/2023

Congressman Kevin Kiley spent the day in South Lake Tahoe meeting with area leaders before recognizing a longtime business for its years of service to the community.

Lincoln High Student Documents Lacrosse Season

04/25/2023

Many high school athletes look back years later via photos in the yearbook or through conversations with former teammates. The inaugural lacrosse team at Lincoln High School will be able to recollect via video through Davis Brandi’s documentary on the team.

Families Send Letter to Auburn Union School District

04/18/2023

Families of Rock Creek Elementary students have joined together to retain legal representation in the wake of Auburn Union School District’s decision to close the school at the end of the academic year.

Placer County Seeks Teens for Youth Commission

04/03/2023

The Placer County Youth Commission is now accepting applications from local youth who wish to serve as one of 20 members for the 2023-24 term. Applications are due April 30.

Dozens of Dinos Descend on Sac Zoo

04/03/2023

The Sacramento Zoo is opening an exhibit 65 million years in the making. Dinosaur Safari at the Sac Zoo runs through March 2024, featuring more than 20 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs.

SOS Outreach Helps Turn Passion Into Careers

03/30/2023

About 300 South Lake Tahoe youth celebrated the end of their winter season with the youth development nonprofit SOS Outreach.

County Fair Opens Applications for Vendors, Sponsors

03/27/2023

The Placer County Fair, which takes place June 22-25 in Roseville, is looking for residents to compete for awards and vendors to sell arts, crafts or food.

Visit Placer Issues Explorer Pass

03/14/2023

Visit Placer has launched a free Explorer Pass to encourage visits to dozens of locations throughout the county.

Loomis Lions to Present Town Hall on Fentanyl Abuse

03/07/2023

The Loomis Lions Club will present a town hall meeting on March 21 at 6pm at the Blue Goose Event Center in Loomis. Three speakers, including state Assemblyman Joe Patterson, will be present.

Roseville Welcomes the Return of Funbox

02/14/2023

Funbox, which bills itself as the “World’s Biggest Bounce Park,” is returning to the Westfield Galleria parking lot in Roseville on Feb. 17.

Environmental Center Creates Educational App

02/11/2023

Tahoe Tessie isn’t real but climate change is. That’s the tagline for “Find Tahoe Tessie,” an augmented reality game app developed by UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center.

Babes in the Woods

01/10/2023

Where better to learn about kindergarten subjects than outdoors in Olympic Valley? Creekside Charter School’s youngest students are doing just that.

Supreme Court Upholds California Ban on Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products

12/11/2022

SCOTUS rejected a last-minute plea from the tobacco industry and cleared the way for enforcement of a statewide ban that includes menthol cigarettes.

After Changes to State’s Prenatal Testing Program, Women Report Delays

12/11/2022

In online pregnancy discussion groups, dozens of California women have detailed their long waits for results and the anxiety it has caused.

Locals to Create Children’s Book Recognizing Ski Patrol Dogs

12/07/2022

“Ski Patrol Pups’ follows the story of the author’s puppy, Walter, as he and his friends learn what it takes to become ski patrol dogs.

Cops and Shops: Local Youths Win Holiday Gift Cards

12/01/2022

Fourteen Auburn students were chosen for this year’s “Shop With a Cop” program, which awards $250 each to spend at Target to purchase gifts for the season. Local businesses contribute, and local peace officers donate their time.

CDC Paves Way to Require School COVID Vaccines—But Lawmakers Have Given Up for Now

10/27/2022

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control decided to list COVID-19 among the vaccines it recommends for children, but each state decides whether to adopt those guidelines. It's unclear what California will do.

Lack of Bus Service, Changes in School Start Times Affect Parents

08/04/2022

Auburn families are facing challenges as school starts, due to a pushback of starting times at the high schools and the cancellation of bus transportation.

Amber Alert Turns 20

07/27/2022

The California Highway Patrol is marking the two-decade anniversary of the Amber Alert system. Hundreds of abducted children have been found and returned safely to their families following its implementation in 2002.

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