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Children play in the backyard of Ana Ballesteros home where she runs a day care in Delano on Feb. 26, 2021. Photo by Shae Hammond for CalMatters

Children and Youth

More than 12,000 coronavirus cases have been reported at California child care centers

by Elizabeth Aguilera March 4, 2021March 4, 2021

Experts aren’t sure if the numbers are good or bad because of the number of variables involved and lack of similar data. Child care providers hope new relief from the state will help.

child care

Childcare is essential work, and it’s in crisis

by Guest Commentary December 23, 2020December 23, 2020

Keely Bosler, Director of Finance, right, discusses Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed 2020-21 revised state budget during a hearing of the Assembly “Committee of the Whole on the State Budget,” at the Capitol on May 26, 2020. Lawmakers were looking into the Newsom administration’s plan to fill an estimated $54.3 budget deficit created by the effects of the coronavirus. Seated at top left, is Assemblyman Phil Ting, chair of the Assembly budget committee, and at bottom left is Assemblyman Jay Obernolte, vice chair of the budget committee. Photo by Rich Pedroncelli, AP Photo/Pool

5 weeks left to find pandemic solutions

by Emily Hoeven July 28, 2020July 28, 2020

Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris points off camera as she greets members of organized labor at a conference in downtown Sacramento, April 1, 2019.

Election 2020, Politics

Kamala Harris backs idea to unionize child care workers

by Ben Christopher April 1, 2019June 23, 2020