TikTok video inspires Bay Area woman to become surrogate
Leanna Ortega was scrolling on TikTok one night on her phone when she came across a video of a woman who was eight months pregnant talking about her journey.
Leanna Ortega was scrolling on TikTok one night on her phone when she came across a video of a woman who was eight months pregnant talking about her journey.
California man who vanished 25 years ago to reunite with family
A California man who was reported missing in 1999 is finally reuniting with his family after his sister recognized his picture printed in a USA Today article in April of this year, the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office announced on Facebook.
A California man who was reported missing in 1999 is finally reuniting with his family after his sister recognized his picture printed in a USA Today article in April of this year, the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office announced on Facebook.
Turkey minus the politics: How to avoid arguments on Thanksgiving
Experts are offering tips to keep Thanksgiving peaceful, so the only debate is over turkey legs and stuffing.
Experts are offering tips to keep Thanksgiving peaceful, so the only debate is over turkey legs and stuffing.
Here’s how much parents spend on holiday gifts for each child
Moms with multiple kids shell out less per child, the survey found.
Moms with multiple kids shell out less per child, the survey found.
Most expensive US cities to raise kids in 2024 revealed
On average, a household with one child experiences a 40% increase in annual living costs, while having two children raises costs by a substantial 70%, the study found.
On average, a household with one child experiences a 40% increase in annual living costs, while having two children raises costs by a substantial 70%, the study found.
These are worst birthdays for kids according to moms – and Christmas tops the list
A new survey reveals that 40% of moms prefer to avoid Christmas birthdays. Here are the other holidays and occasions that made the list.
A new survey reveals that 40% of moms prefer to avoid Christmas birthdays. Here are the other holidays and occasions that made the list.
The Bay Area is home to this massive, world-record corn maze
Many Bay Area residents might be surprised to know that a massive world-record corn maze is operating right in their backyard, drawing hundreds of maze enthusiasts to its site every year.
Many Bay Area residents might be surprised to know that a massive world-record corn maze is operating right in their backyard, drawing hundreds of maze enthusiasts to its site every year.
Infant care costs roughly 10% of a family's annual income in nearly all states, study finds
A new study reveals that child care expenses are absorbing a significant portion of family household incomes nationwide.
A new study reveals that child care expenses are absorbing a significant portion of family household incomes nationwide.
These trends will influence baby names in 2025, study finds
From hit television shows to competitive sporting events, these pop culture moments are giving huge hints into what the biggest baby names of 2025 will be.
From hit television shows to competitive sporting events, these pop culture moments are giving huge hints into what the biggest baby names of 2025 will be.
Social workers press Santa Clara County supervisors to address system failures
After a tumultuous year filled with controversies and tumult, on Tuesday, at the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors meeting, members of SEIU local 521 pressed board members to take action against the leadership of the beleaguered Department of Family and Children’s Services.
After a tumultuous year filled with controversies and tumult, on Tuesday, at the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors meeting, members of SEIU local 521 pressed board members to take action against the leadership of the beleaguered Department of Family and Children’s Services.
Newsom signs bill requiring insurance companies to cover IVF in California
Insurance companies will now be required to cover fertility treatments, including IVF, in California.
Insurance companies will now be required to cover fertility treatments, including IVF, in California.
Yelp's 20 most popular - and photographed - places in America
Yelp is celebrating 20 years of online reviews with a spotlight on its most beloved places.
Yelp is celebrating 20 years of online reviews with a spotlight on its most beloved places.
This is how much money it costs to have a baby in 2024
The journey of bringing a new life into the world is filled with love and anticipation, but comes with financial considerations. From the hospital to childcare, here’s a look at some of the costs.
The journey of bringing a new life into the world is filled with love and anticipation, but comes with financial considerations. From the hospital to childcare, here’s a look at some of the costs.
Michigan State's Armorion Smith raising his 5 siblings after mom's death: 'My cards were given to me'
Michigan State's Armorion Smith was born and raised in Detroit and initially went to Cincinnati for school -- but needed to come home to care for his mom and his siblings.
Michigan State's Armorion Smith was born and raised in Detroit and initially went to Cincinnati for school -- but needed to come home to care for his mom and his siblings.
6-year-old boy kidnapped from Oakland found alive 70 years later
Luis Armando Albino was 6 years old in 1951 when he was abducted while playing at an Oakland park. Now, more than seven decades later, Albino has been found thanks to help from an online ancestry test, old photos and newspaper clippings.
Luis Armando Albino was 6 years old in 1951 when he was abducted while playing at an Oakland park. Now, more than seven decades later, Albino has been found thanks to help from an online ancestry test, old photos and newspaper clippings.
Case alleging landlord discriminated against family with young kids reaches settlement
A settlement was reached with a former Burlingame landlord and a couple with two young children after the landlord was accused of discriminating against the family, violating the Fair Housing Act, federal authorities said.
A settlement was reached with a former Burlingame landlord and a couple with two young children after the landlord was accused of discriminating against the family, violating the Fair Housing Act, federal authorities said.
Moms lose average of $9,500 on maternity leave, survey reveals
Women reported taking about 11 weeks of maternity leave on average, and 25% took six weeks or less.
Women reported taking about 11 weeks of maternity leave on average, and 25% took six weeks or less.
Study finds only 9 cities where childcare is cheaper than rent
Parents are facing the financial challenges of managing high childcare expenses that surpass what they pay for rent in most U.S. cities, according to a new study.
Parents are facing the financial challenges of managing high childcare expenses that surpass what they pay for rent in most U.S. cities, according to a new study.
Nearly 1 in 10 moms regrets the name they chose for their baby, survey reveals
Baby name regret is more common than you may think, according to a new survey.
Baby name regret is more common than you may think, according to a new survey.
China halts foreign adoptions of its children, leaving families in limbo
China’s decision to stop the program affects American families with pending adoption applications.
China’s decision to stop the program affects American families with pending adoption applications.