California lawmakers consider meaningful alternatives to online-centric childhoods – The Mercury News
Addictive online tendencies that parents see in their young sons are prevalent because those kids don’t have the…
Sunnyvale, Santa Clara work to ensure students have safe routes to new school – The Mercury News
Some students in the Santa Clara Unified School District will be crossing the border into Sunnyvale when the…
Two children found ‘face down’ in Northern California lake saved from drowning – The Mercury News
Two children were resuscitated Sunday after nearly drowning at the Nelson Bar Boat Ramp in Lake Oroville, according…
Baby formula outbreak California
Public health authorities in California have identified a second case of infant botulism, a bacterial infection that can…
Experts urge firework and water safety for children during Fourth of July weekend
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — The community is gearing up to celebrate a major milestone this weekend: America’s 250th…
Santa Clara County firing 4 workers in wake of toddler death in foster care
Santa Clara County is moving to fire four child welfare agency employees, while three others have resigned or…
Meta asks California lawmakers for shield from child harm penalties
SACRAMENTO, California — Social media giant Meta is pushing California state lawmakers to shield it from pending legislation…
Santa Clara County records show missed warnings before Baby Jaxon’s death in San Jose foster home
A call to Santa Clara County’s child abuse hotline and an email to social workers from a doctor…
California legislator wants 4-year ban on AI toys after teddy bear talked about sex – The Mercury News
Last year, sales of a soft brown teddy bear were temporarily discontinued from stores after the plush, AI-enabled…
Letters: Measure D would help authority care for open space
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Supporting social workers will help keep foster kids safe
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Bay Area gas ban will line PG&E’s pockets
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