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

KQED newscast for Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM

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New research from UC Santa Cruz shows climate change is a bigger threat to California’s native trees than previously thought. KAZU’s Erin Malsbury has more.

New research from UC Santa Cruz shows climate change is a bigger threat to California&rsquo;s native trees than previously thought. KAZU&rsquo;s Erin Malsbury has more.

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To the north of the Imperial Valley, another battleground is emerging in the debate over AI data centers. KPBS reporter Kori Suzuki says residents are pushing back against a large data center campus in the City of Coachella.

To the north of the Imperial Valley, another battleground is emerging in the debate over AI data centers. KPBS reporter Kori Suzuki says residents are pushing back against a large data center campus in the City of Coachella.

Childcare Challenges Could Grow With End Of Federal Funding

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