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From Los Angeles Times...
A Story With Teeth: Why California Kids Lag in Dental Health
California kids have some of the lowest-ranked dental health in the United States, with challenges exacerbated by the pandemic. Hereâs a look at the problem and whatâs being done to address it.
From CapPublicRadio...
California Joins States Suing Meta
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 âexploit and manipulateâ children.
From CalMatters...
California Colleges Miss Deadline for Student Parentsâ Priority Registration
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
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
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 Californiaâs behavioral health regulator.
Labor Leaders Despair But Keep Pushing for Striker Unemployment After Newsom Veto
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 âCrisisâ Pregnancy Centers That Promise âAbortion Pill Reversalâ
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
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.
From Tahoe Daily Tribune...
Reno Attorney Joey Gilbert Hired by Douglas County School Board
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
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.
From Roseville Today...
Childrenâs Nonprofit in Loomis to be Presented With $500K Award
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
KidsFirst, the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Placer County, has relocated its offices to new, more family-friendly locations in Roseville and Auburn.
From Sierra Sun...
Truckee Donner Soroptimist Grant $5K to Sierra Community House Family Room
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.
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.
From Lincoln News Messenger...
Lincoln High Student Documents Lacrosse Season
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 Brandiâs documentary on the team.
From Gold Country Media...
Families Send Letter to Auburn Union School District
Families of Rock Creek Elementary students have joined together to retain legal representation in the wake of Auburn Union School Districtâs decision to close the school at the end of the academic year.
Placer County Seeks Teens for Youth Commission
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.
From Mountain Democrat...
Dozens of Dinos Descend on Sac Zoo
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
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
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
Visit Placer has launched a free Explorer Pass to encourage visits to dozens of locations throughout the county.
From Loomis News...
Loomis Lions to Present Town Hall on Fentanyl Abuse
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
Funbox, which bills itself as the âWorldâs Biggest Bounce Park,â is returning to the Westfield Galleria parking lot in Roseville on Feb. 17.
Environmental Center Creates Educational App
Tahoe Tessie isnât real but climate change is. Thatâs the tagline for âFind Tahoe Tessie,â an augmented reality game app developed by UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center.
From Moonshine Ink...
Babes in the Woods
Where better to learn about kindergarten subjects than outdoors in Olympic Valley? Creekside Charter Schoolâs youngest students are doing just that.
From Santa Cruz Sentinel...
Supreme Court Upholds California Ban on Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products
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 Stateâs Prenatal Testing Program, Women Report Delays
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 Childrenâs Book Recognizing Ski Patrol Dogs
âSki Patrol Pupsâ follows the story of the authorâs puppy, Walter, as he and his friends learn what it takes to become ski patrol dogs.
From Auburn Journal...
Cops and Shops: Local Youths Win Holiday Gift Cards
Fourteen Auburn students were chosen for this yearâs âShop With a Copâ 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.
From Monterey Herald...
CDC Paves Way to Require School COVID VaccinesâBut Lawmakers Have Given Up for Now
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
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.
From YubaNet...
Amber Alert Turns 20
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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