Only 14 school districts and county offices of education have begun billing for behavioral health services under the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Fee Schedule Program, according to ...

After President Donald Trump’s early budget eliminated the Head Start program, advocates led a nationwide lobbying effort to save it.

Californians face high housing, health care and food costs. For most people, surpassing Japan in gross domestic product doesn't matter.

How California’s budget and employment picture can be unhealthy even as the state’s economy continues to grow.

Children play on a jungle gym during a Dia del Niño celebration at St. John’s ECS Head Start in Chula Vista on April 30, 2025. Photo by Adriana Heldiz, CalMatters As nonprofits, programs and advocates ...