Parents upset Alameda County won't apply for waivers to hold in-person classes just yet
Contra Costa County is accepting applications. Santa Clara County has even had some approved. But despite state guidelines allowing these waivers for elementary schools, Alameda County has said no.
Contra Costa County is accepting applications. Santa Clara County has even had some approved. But despite state guidelines allowing these waivers for elementary schools, Alameda County has said no.
Family loses three loved ones to LNU Lightning Complex Fire
"She knew if she would pass they weren't going to let her go back, which meant Leo and Tom were not going to be able to leave," said Hintemeyer's granddaughter Crystal Gardner of Yuba City.
"She knew if she would pass they weren't going to let her go back, which meant Leo and Tom were not going to be able to leave," said Hintemeyer's granddaughter Crystal Gardner of Yuba City.
Some Gilroy Unified students begin school year with no teacher
Five-year-old Clara Carrasco was poised for her first day of kindergarten at Luigi Aprea Elementary School. Excitement turned to disappointment after her mother found out there was no teacher.
Five-year-old Clara Carrasco was poised for her first day of kindergarten at Luigi Aprea Elementary School. Excitement turned to disappointment after her mother found out there was no teacher.
Apple pulls popular video game Fortnite from App Store over direct payment plan
“Fortnite" is free, but users can pay for in game accoutrements like weapons and skins. Its developer, Epic Games, said in a blog post Thursday that it was introducing Epic Direct payments, a direct payment plan for Apple's iOS and Google Play.
“Fortnite" is free, but users can pay for in game accoutrements like weapons and skins. Its developer, Epic Games, said in a blog post Thursday that it was introducing Epic Direct payments, a direct payment plan for Apple's iOS and Google Play.
Fisher-Price launches work-from-home toy set for preschoolers that features headset and wooden smartphone
The new “My Home Office Set” includes a smartphone, a headset for calls and a coffee cup.
The new “My Home Office Set” includes a smartphone, a headset for calls and a coffee cup.
Some parents reporting children are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms lasting months
As increasing evidence emerges that the novel coronavirus is unlike most respiratory illnesses, varying degrees of symptoms are appearing in patients, ranging from mild to severe — with some lasting months — in both adults and children.
As increasing evidence emerges that the novel coronavirus is unlike most respiratory illnesses, varying degrees of symptoms are appearing in patients, ranging from mild to severe — with some lasting months — in both adults and children.
Nearly 100,000 children tested positive for COVID-19 over last 2 weeks in July
The report said 97,078 new child cases of COVID-19 were reported between July 16-30.
The report said 97,078 new child cases of COVID-19 were reported between July 16-30.
CDC: Nearly 600 children hospitalized in US with inflammatory condition linked to COVID-19
Nearly 600 children have been hospitalized in the U.S. after being diagnosed with a rare inflammatory condition linked to COVID-19. Ten of the children died, according to the CDC.
Nearly 600 children have been hospitalized in the U.S. after being diagnosed with a rare inflammatory condition linked to COVID-19. Ten of the children died, according to the CDC.
Hasbro pulls Trolls doll over concerns it promotes inappropriate touching
The company faced concerns from parents over its “Trolls World Tour Giggle and Sing Poppy” doll, and specifically the placement of its sound activation button, which is located below the doll’s skirt and between its legs.
The company faced concerns from parents over its “Trolls World Tour Giggle and Sing Poppy” doll, and specifically the placement of its sound activation button, which is located below the doll’s skirt and between its legs.
Mac and cheese is now breakfast food, according to Kraft
The company has removed the “dinner” label on its mac and cheese packages for the first time.
The company has removed the “dinner” label on its mac and cheese packages for the first time.
Stimulus check missing $500? IRS to start sending parents payments this week
The IRS will begin rectifying economic impact payment amounts for individuals who may not have received all that they were eligible for – and households can expect to receive the extra cash within the coming weeks.
The IRS will begin rectifying economic impact payment amounts for individuals who may not have received all that they were eligible for – and households can expect to receive the extra cash within the coming weeks.
CDC warns 2020 could be peak year for polio-like virus that is affecting mostly children
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning for parents and medical officials to be on the lookout for a possible peak in acute flaccid myelitis, a polio-like paralytic illness most often seen in children.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning for parents and medical officials to be on the lookout for a possible peak in acute flaccid myelitis, a polio-like paralytic illness most often seen in children.
Target to close stores on Thanksgiving due to COVID-19 pandemic
The move, announced Monday, come as stores are rethinking the Black Friday in-store bargain shopping as they try to curb the spread of the coronavirus, which has seen a resurgence in a slew of states.
The move, announced Monday, come as stores are rethinking the Black Friday in-store bargain shopping as they try to curb the spread of the coronavirus, which has seen a resurgence in a slew of states.
Amid virus, uncertainty, parents decide how to school kids
As they decide how their children will learn this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic, parents are anxiously weighing the benefits of in-person instruction against the risks that schools could shut their doors again or that their children could contract the virus and pass it on.
As they decide how their children will learn this fall amid the coronavirus pandemic, parents are anxiously weighing the benefits of in-person instruction against the risks that schools could shut their doors again or that their children could contract the virus and pass it on.
California using virus-closed classrooms for childcare
Dr. Mark Ghaly, California’s secretary of health and human services, said child care doesn’t have to be offered by school districts or on school campuses but can be so long as officials follow state guidance on sanitation and safety for these facilities.
Dr. Mark Ghaly, California’s secretary of health and human services, said child care doesn’t have to be offered by school districts or on school campuses but can be so long as officials follow state guidance on sanitation and safety for these facilities.
Parents look to form ‘learning pods’ as distance learning continues
Heidi Emberling, the Director of Parents Place in Palo Alto, says she is taking a lot of calls from parents who are looking at all sorts of options including hiring a retired teacher or tutor for in-person instruction for a small group of children.
Heidi Emberling, the Director of Parents Place in Palo Alto, says she is taking a lot of calls from parents who are looking at all sorts of options including hiring a retired teacher or tutor for in-person instruction for a small group of children.
Fundraiser launched to save Oakland's Fairyland
Oakland businessman Arthur Navlet created Fairyland after he had an idea for a storybook theme park, featuring fairy-tale sets, farm animals, and live entertainment.
Oakland businessman Arthur Navlet created Fairyland after he had an idea for a storybook theme park, featuring fairy-tale sets, farm animals, and live entertainment.
How does COVID-19 affect kids? Science has answers and gaps
The Trump administration says the science “is very clear,” but many doctors who specialize in pediatrics and infectious diseases say much of the evidence is inconclusive.
The Trump administration says the science “is very clear,” but many doctors who specialize in pediatrics and infectious diseases say much of the evidence is inconclusive.
Santa Cruz Co. private school pivots to outdoor education during pandemic
At the Mount Madonna School, any education confusion brought on by COVID-19 has been replaced with clarity. Administrators and staff are moving forward with plans for in-person learning for the coming school year with classes held outside.
At the Mount Madonna School, any education confusion brought on by COVID-19 has been replaced with clarity. Administrators and staff are moving forward with plans for in-person learning for the coming school year with classes held outside.
Lingering uncertainty over what the upcoming school year holds
A month from now, the school bell's ring will usher in a return to normal or a new normal for millions of school-age children and their parents. “Oh my gosh.
A month from now, the school bell's ring will usher in a return to normal or a new normal for millions of school-age children and their parents. “Oh my gosh.