Gavin Newsom’s website is topped by a photo of him talking to a group of children, and he has repeatedly stressed that as a governor and a father, he considers nurturing them to be one of hishighest priorities. Twice in recent weeks, Newsom has acted to protect California’s children from...
Madera Kids to Get Early Jump on Career Choices at New School
Madera Unified School District's newest middle school is designed to give students a head start on careers such as nurse, florist, computer programmer, plumber, and museum curator. The district held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday on the site of the Concurrent Enrollment Middle School, a $36 million project on Lilly Street...
Law Slaps New Limits on Full-Contact High School Football Practices
Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law limiting full-contact practices for California's high school football teams and other youth programs to reduce brain injuries. State law already limits full-contact practices for high school and middle school football teams to no more than 90 minutes per day, twice per week. Wednesday,...