The majority of Californians live in places where the supply of licensed child care just does not meet the demand. And it could get worse. During the pandemic, additional federal funds helped many child care providers stay open, but that funding is coming to an end.

The majority of Californians live in places where the supply of licensed child care just does not meet the demand. And it could get worse. During the pandemic, additional federal funds helped many child care providers stay open, but that funding is coming to an end.

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Childcare Challenges Could Grow With End Of Federal Funding

Google CEO Sundar Pichai delivered the keynote address to graduating students at Stanford yesterday, and there was one subject he notably avoided: artificial intelligence. 

Google CEO Sundar Pichai delivered the keynote address to graduating students at Stanford yesterday, and there was one subject he notably avoided: artificial intelligence.&nbsp;

Google CEO Avoids Mentioning Artificial Intelligence at Stanford Commencement

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The state legislature is expected to vote today on a budget plan that rejects some of the health care cuts proposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom. 

The state legislature is expected to vote today on a budget plan that rejects some of the health care cuts proposed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.&nbsp;

Childcare Challenges Could Grow With End Of Federal Funding

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