As policymakers grapple with the government shutdown, Ted Lempert in California is keeping tabs on how it may affect kids here. The president of the nonprofit Children Now is paying particular ...

Hundreds of young people across California are sparking conversations in their schools and communities about what healthy relationships should look like and how to recognize abusive behaviors. The ...

At convenience stores and gas stations across the state, bright yellow signs are posted prominently on front doors: “Under 21/ No Tobacco.” Libby Brown, a 16-year-old from Turlock, has no problem with ...

As rumors swirl in Los Angeles communities about proposed changes to federal immigration policy on who is considered a “public charge,” medical and legal aid providers are countering misinformation ...

Decades-old research suggests link between trauma early in life and health, but doctors remain reluctant to probe patients past, says expert who revealed connection.