In recent years, California has spent billions of dollars for child care. But despite this investment, the financial burden for many families remains, forcing them to make tough compromises.

In recent years, California has spent billions of dollars for child care. But despite this investment, the financial burden for many families remains, forcing them to make tough compromises.

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Can the Increased State Budget Quell Parents' Childcare Anxieties?

KQED newscast for Monday, August 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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A significant El Niño will continue warming California coastal waters into fall and winter and likely bring new marine visitors to Monterey Bay. 

A significant El Ni&ntilde;o will continue warming California coastal waters into fall and winter and likely bring new marine visitors to Monterey Bay.&nbsp;

El Niño Expected to Bring New Marine Life to Monterey Bay

A violence prevention program that brings at-risk teens into nature has been up-and-running for more than a year now and is showing signs of success

A violence prevention program that brings at-risk teens into nature has been up-and-running for more than a year now and is showing signs of success

Can the Increased State Budget Quell Parents' Childcare Anxieties?

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