Amazon, Target among retailers to pull weighted infant sleepwear over safety concerns

Medical experts and federal regulators have argued that the weighted infant sleepwear poses a health risk to babies, while some companies selling the products claim they help babies fall asleep.

US fertility rate drops to record low, CDC says – here’s what that means

A little under 3.6 million babies were born in 2023, or 54.4 live births for every 1,000 females between the ages of 15 to 44, according to CDC provisional data.

These California beaches named among best in the US

Several beaches across California have been recognized among the best beaches in the United States by Travel and Leisure, joining the ranks of popular beaches in Hawaii, Florida and New York.

Summer camp sticker shock: Working parents' wallets feel the burn

Summer camp has become one of the latest burdens facing parents as the summer nears. Not only are camps filling up at a quick clip, they're costing families more than ever.

15 injured in Universal Studios Hollywood tram crash

Authorities are investigating what may have led up to the accident at the theme park that left 15 injured.

Value of the stay-at-home parent: Study reveals time, cost required

Researchers analyzed the amount of time stay-at-home parents dedicate to the role and calculated what the cost of outsourcing their tasks would be in 80 cities.

Santa Clara County raises awareness about Black women dying in childbirth

Santa Clara Valley Healthcare says they wanted this event to celebrate Black motherhood but also focus on the alarming rate of Black women who are dying during childbirth. "Black women are three to four more times as likely to die in childbirth. Black women in their 20s, with promise, with hope, stand before you already exhausted," said Leilani Jones, Santa Clara Valley Healthcare.

Adoption celebration: Vacaville officer reunites with 3 children he found living in 'horrific' conditions

It was a joyous occasion for a reunion for Vacaville Police Officer Issac Stevens, who attended a special adoption court proceeding for three children he first met three years ago, as they were living in "horrific" conditions.

Second Mattel theme park announced

Mattel will open a second theme park in 2026, complete with Hot Wheels roller coasters and a “larger-than-life” Barbie Beach House, the company announced this week.

San Pablo man reports wife and mother-in-law missing, now charged with murdering them

 An East Bay man who reported his wife and mother-in-law missing back in September is now accused of killing them.The Contra Costa County District Attorney's office has charged Phuc Vo with two counts of murder.

How to receive free Dr. Seuss book to celebrate author’s birthday

Are you or someone you know due to have a baby soon? Here’s how babies born on March 2 can receive a free copy of “The Cat in the Hat.”