A new California law set to take effect in 2027 will require kids ages 8- to 16-years-old to sit in a booster seat while riding in a vehicle. Rating: Mostly False (About this rating?) Context: It’s ...

"It’s the first time the state has recognized our children are valid members of society and worthy of protection by the laws of this state." ...

At a minimum, schools should teach children to read. But for years California’s elementary schools have been failing many of them. The results are so obvious even those who struggle to read can see ...

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February 5, 2026 - Fresno Unified invested $30 million in services that go beyond traditional academics, from housing assistance to music production and lunchtime sports. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s approval ...

California children are already paying the price for a broken food system. One in four Los Angeles County households struggle with food insecurity. California is the most expensive state in America ...

A student reading at Stege Elementary School in Richmond. (File photo by Shelby Knowles/CalMatters) I adopted my son Sebastian at birth. He was a bright, curious little boy who hit all the milestones ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday vetoed landmark legislation that would have restricted children's access to AI chatbots. The bill would have banned companies from making AI chatbots available ...