Guest Perspectives More than morning drop-off: Celebrating the teachers who come first By Dr. Charles Hansen 13 hrs ago Right now, somewhere in San Mateo, a teacher is kneeling to meet a toddler eye to eye. That quiet, unremarked moment is doing some of the most…
Home And Garden As kids adapt to boredom, unstructured fun rises again By Jessica Haggard The Associated Press Apr 29, 2026 A growing number of American families rethink packed schedules as children show a clear preference for unstructured play. The Harris Poll surv…
State Featured Elk Grove Democratic Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen has first-in-the-nation plan to boost payments for child support By Chrisanna Mink CalMatters Apr 20, 2026 Despite a seemingly unimpeachable goal — ensuring adequate child support to keep kids out of poverty — a bill making its way through the state…
Local News San Mateo County Board of Supervisors OKs $3.8M replacement for Magic Mountain Playground at Coyote Point Daily Journal staff report Mar 25, 2026 The Magic Mountain Playground at Coyote Point Recreation Area, known for its tall tower, swings and toothy purple sea creature, will be replac…
State Featured Study: Investing in child care could reap rewards Bay City NewsUpdated Feb 4, 2026 Universal child care could allow more than 100,000 women in California to join the workforce and contribute as much as $23 billion to the stat…
Obituaries Beverley Mae Phillips Jan 23, 2026 Beverley was born in Fresno and moved to San Mateo as a youngster. She attended Borel and Baywood Elementary Schools, Lawrence Junior High and…
Local News Featured San Carlos awards $235K for child care By Ana Mata, Daily Journal staff Updated Feb 11, 2026 The San Carlos City Council awarded a total of $235,654 to three child care facilities by way of its grant program, which intends to aid in cr…
National Advocacy groups urge parents to avoid AI toys By Barbara Ortutay and Matt O’Brien The Associated Press Nov 21, 2025 They’re cute, even cuddly, and promise learning and companionship — but artificial intelligence toys are not safe for kids, according to child…
