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Under the umbrella of the University of California’s Cooperative Extension program, the local branch of the 4-H Club continues the long tradition of focusing on “citizenship, healthy living, science, engineering, and technology program.”

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California Birth Centers Are Shutting Down. A Lawmaker Has a New Plan to Help Them

12/02/2024

Birth centers are midwife-run facilities that deliver babies outside of hospitals. They have struggled to stay in business in part because of strict state licensing requirements.

California Schools Brace for Trump’s Attacks on Immigrants, Trans Students and ‘Woke’ Curriculum

11/13/2024

More than 115,000 children in California were undocumented in the most recent census count, and it’s estimated almost half of California children have at least one immigrant parent.

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Genesis Valencia Is the First SBC Baby of the Year

Information provided by Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital. Lea este artículo en español aquí.The New Year has just barely begun as Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital welcomed the first “Baby of the New Year” at 12:04 a.m. on New Year’s Day.Elizabeth Hernandez …

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Winter Recreational Activities Abound for San Benito County Children

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Many parents in San Benito County are looking for ways to give their kids opportunities to stay active during the winter. Some longtime locals, as well as families who have made this community their new …

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Grant Helps Expand Childcare Services in Gilroy

A grant of $1,749,800 from the Valley Health Foundation will help the YMCA of Silicon Valley expand and enhance childcare services for families in Gilroy.

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Jacob’s Heart Receives $10,000 Grant From Community Foundation

Lea este artículo en español aquí.Jacob’s Heart is honored to be selected as a grant recipient by the Community Foundation for San Benito County. As one of Jacob’s Heart’s service areas, these funds will support families in the region facing …

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12 Days of Giving Campaign Empowers Support for CASA’s Foster Children

Information provided by CASA of San Benito County. Lea este artículo en español aquí."Each year, CASA of San Benito County advocates for and provides essential services to foster children in our community. These vital services are delivered by community members …

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Gilroy Rotary Donates 120 Pair of Shoes to Prado Foundation

The Rotary Club of Gilroy donated more than 120 pairs of new shoes for children in September, providing much-needed support for struggling families in local communities, says a press release from the club.

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CASA of San Benito Welcomes New Executive Director

Information provided by CASA of San Benito County. Lea este artículo en español aquí. Jessica Ravetz is from Santa Cruz County, and we are very excited to welcome her to CASA. She officially began her role on Tuesday, September 10th …

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CASA of San Benito Says Farewell to Executive Director

Information provided by CASA of San Benito. Lea este artículo en español aquí.

Image caption: Mario Ramirez Garcia does homework on April 23, 2021.
Will Less Homework Make California Students Happier?

A bill from a member of the Legislature’s happiness committee would require schools to come up with homework policies that consider the mental and physical strain on students.

Image caption: Joy Perrin, a mother of two children, testifies at the Budget Subcommittee on Human Services hearing at the state Capitol in Sacramento March 20, 2024. With the help of CalWORKS, Perrin was able to secure housing for her and her family.
California May Gut Two CalWORKS Programs Helping Thousands of Families

The state is considering zeroing out funds for CalWORKS family stabilization and job subsidy programs to help balance the budget.

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