UrbanSitter’s January 2026 data finds Seattle at about $27.70/hr for one child and $30.79/hr for two, placing the city second only to San Francisco.

The CPSC recalled TheKiddoSpace handwriting kits after tests found lead in the pen nibs. The company is offering free replacement pens and refills.

Consumer Reports' lab tests found the Zoe The Traveler stroller tipped in stability testing and earned a 'Don't Buy' rating. Experts offer safety tips and safer compact alternatives.

San Francisco teachers are set to walk picket lines after negotiations collapsed, triggering the city’s first school strike in nearly half a century. With schools slated to close and no deal in hand, families are scrambling to prepare.

Santa Clara County allocates $1.33 billion to its Children's Budget for 2025-26, with an emphasis on child welfare, despite federal cuts affecting vital health and food-assistance programs.

SFUSD plans to open a new elementary school in Mission Bay by August 2026 to address overcrowding in local schools.

The SFUSD is implementing a new K-8 math curriculum focusing on problem-solving, real-world applications, and understanding math concepts, aiming to improve student confidence and performance in math.

Sonoma County's Department of Child Support Services excels in child support cases, with 58% concluding in stipulated orders versus the 23% state average. Their efforts are celebrated, and they are set to receive official recognition in August.

San Francisco's public schools face significant extracurricular program cuts due to a $114 million budget shortfall, impacting disadvantaged students' educational opportunities.

SFUSD's revolutionary grading plan would have let students earn C's with 41% scores, skip homework entirely, & get a 50% minimum for any "reasonably attempted" work. It died faster than the average tech startup when parents found out.

San Francisco's budget deficit may worsen, affecting repairs at West Sunset Playground with a repair cost of $600,000, spurring debate on fiscal priorities in the city.

Alameda County opens its first new high school in 50 years, Emerald High, with modern facilities, anticipating future expansions and a focus on wellness.

San Francisco opens all public pools for free to provide respite from a heat wave, as temperatures are expected to soar.