1+ hour, 29+ min ago  (1426+ words) Ma Bell must be rolling over in her grave. There was a time not too long ago in America when every red-blooded teen couldn't wait to grab a phone and talk. According to the research firm of MRI-Simmons, teen respondents…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (378+ words) By DR. NICOLE BRADY Mental health challenges among young people remain persistently high, and many students and families are still trying to understand how best to respond. United Healthcare's fourth annual Young Adult and College Student Behavioral Health Report found…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (194+ words) The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) invites artists to submit their original artwork to the 2026-27 California Duck Stamp Art Contest. Submissions will be accepted May 11 through June 19. Since 1971, CDFW's annual contest has attracted top wildlife artists from around…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (443+ words) Oakdale Leader Children's birthday parties are all about fun and celebrating. When hosting parties away from home, parents can expect to spend hundreds of dollars. A 2024 survey of 404 mothers with children age six months and older conducted by the parenting…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago  (153+ words) The 40th Annual Stanislaus County Occupational Olympics and Career Exposition was held on March 19, 2026, at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds in Turlock. Over 1, 000 students from Stanislaus County high schools participated in 16 competitive events. An additional 40 business and industry representatives exhibited and spoke…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (269+ words) In a significant step toward strengthening college access and affordability, California State Treasurer Fiona Ma recently announced that Cal KIDS, the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office (CCCCO), and the California Cradle-to-Career Data System (C2 C) have launched a coordinated initiative to help…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (217+ words) By DR. PAUL MCCONNELL Oral health is more than just a bright smile, it's an important part of a child's growth, development and overall well-being. Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease among kids in the U. S. , affecting nearly half…...

6+ mon, 4+ week ago  (755+ words) Three glasses of wine usually gets the creativity flowing," said Neesley, who had planned to repaint that kitchen wall anyway. Elf on the Shelf can be very stressful." This isn't just the holiday season. It's Elf on the Shelf time,…...

7+ mon, 2+ week ago  (351+ words) This week, the California Department of Education (CDE) published the 2025 California School Dashboard and corresponding data files on Data Quest, showing that students continue to see improved outcomes across all key indicators of student success. The 2025 Dashboard shows that: California's…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (229+ words) Fortunately, almost all unintended injuries are predictable and preventable," said Rais Vohra, Medical Director for the Fresno/Madera Division of CPCS. People have more control over child safety than they think they do, and taking precautionary steps can significantly reduce…...