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State child welfare agencies under fire for pocketing foster kids’ Social Security money
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A California grandmother fights to retrieve $30,000 taken by San Diego County from her grandchildren’s survivor benefits.Books
The magic of story time: Why is reading aloud to kids so important?
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Amid the escalating national literacy crisis, this one is an easy fix, experts say: read aloud to your kids and students.Arts & Entertainment
Kareem Fahmy’s new play is a third-culture story and much more
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“A Distinct Society” goes on to Chicago after its Bay Area premiere, with Fahmy directing.California
Raincoats, undies, school uniforms: are your clothes full of ‘forever chemicals’?
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The full health risks of wearing apparel made with PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” are still unknown.Education
Social media has some significant upsides for teenage girls, survey finds
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Girls use social media to connect with friends and find resources, but many say they spend too much time online.Family & Kids
Berkeley Tuolumne Family Camp near Yosemite offers summer fun
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[SPONSORED] Create lifelong memories with a turnkey family vacation near Yosemite Valley.Around Town
Education Speaker Series: How to talk to kids about money and giving
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ESS speaker Rebecca Trobe, Psy.D, tackles a complicated subject on March 28.Education
Social media challenged: San Mateo schools sue tech firms for alleged harm to students
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The same companies, along with Facebook and parent company Meta, face a similar lawsuit in Seattle.Arts & Entertainment
