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Digital Diagnosis Danger: What parents should know when teens turn to AI for help
3+ week, 6+ day ago (622+ words) A recent study from the Pew Research Center found that two-thirds of teens say they use AI chatbots, and some are turning to them for mental health advice. In 2026, California implemented AB 489, a law that bans AI systems from presenting…...
Plan ahead: Spring Break camps for kids on the Central Coast
2+ week ago (196+ words) Spring break is coming up, and families on the Central Coast have plenty of ways to keep kids busy, from hands-on camps to free local adventures. At City Farm SLO, kids ages 7 to 12 can experience life on an urban farm…...
NICU families reunite at SLO Children’s Museum
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (209+ words) Families from across San Luis Obispo County gathered at the San Luis Obispo Children's Museum for the annual NICU reunion, celebrating newborns who "graduated" from Adventist Health Sierra Vista's ... Families from across San Luis Obispo County gathered at the San…...
Elementary school robotics team advances to championships
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (128+ words) Two teams from Georgia Brown Dual Immersion School's robotics program recently competed in the Santa Maria Winter Wonderland Robotics Open, bringing home four top awards. Two teams from Georgia Brown Dual Immersion School's robotics program recently competed in the Santa…...
Local officers collecting donations for annual CHiPs for Kids Toy Drive
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (164+ words) This holiday season, the California Highway Patrol is working to make sure no child is forgotten through its annual CHiPs for Kids Toy Drive. They're accepting new, unwrapped toys for local kids and teens, from infants to 16-year-olds. Officer Maria…...
CHiPs for Kids and Children's Resource Network partner for free toy giveaways
4+ mon, 12+ hour ago (161+ words) The Children's Resource Network of the Central Coast is working with the California Highway Patrol to collect and distribute toys for local families in need as part of the annual CHiPs for Kids toy drive. For the next two weekends,…...
Santa Maria Public Library receives new computers just for kids
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (156+ words) The Santa Maria Public Library just received a new set of learning computers for its children's department. Library representatives say the computers are specifically designed for kids ages 2 through ... The Santa Maria Public Library just received a new set of…...
Child Passenger Safety Week: protect your child with the right car seat
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (124+ words) The Santa Barbara Police Department, community organizations, and other local public agencies are holding their Child Passenger Safety Week event campaign. The Santa Barbara Police Department, community organizations, and other local public agencies are holding their Child Passenger Safety Week…...
Paso Robles Wine Country Virtual Auction to fund scholarships for local students
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (131+ words) This week marks the start of the 5th annual Paso Robles Wine Country Virtual Auction benefiting students on the Central Coast. Wine enthusiasts can bid on more than 30 packages, from weekend getaways to one-of-a-kind wine country experiences to rare bottles that…...
Statewide effort to expand student mental health access reaching milestone locally
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (434+ words) Izzy Romero is your community news reporter covering northern San Luis Obispo County, including San Miguel, Paso Robles, Templeton, Atascadero, and Santa Margarita. "I have a student who needs additional support because of social, emotional, and behavioral functioning challenges," says…...