Priska Neely

It took two years, eight public hearings and over 70 conference calls, but California finally has a new plan to improve care and education for its kids.

Lawmakers are releasing a new blueprint for making early childhood education more accessible, affordable and financially viable.

According to a new report, the state is below the national average when it comes to quality.

Pregnant women gathered at Black Women for Wellness for a panel discussion where they shared their experiences navigating the healthcare system.

Tens of thousands of fans and friends celebrated the life of the slain rapper at a memorial service at Staples Center and on the streets of Los Angeles.

Black women face steep odds in delivering full-term babies and surviving childbirth themselves. Black Maternal Health Week aims to raise awareness and spur change.

An update on what's happened in the year since the county's health department launched an action plan aimed at closing the black-white gap in infant mortality.

It’s estimated that only 2 to 3% of early childhood educators are men. One of those men has organized a conference Saturday aiming to bring more into the field.

At a hearing Monday, commissioners shared highlights from the draft proposal, which covers everything from access to provider training and parent involvement.

A State Assembly commission has released a draft of its recommendations to streamline early learning for millions of California kids.

After two years of work, the state assembly's Blue Ribbon Commission on early childhood education unveiled a draft of recommendations to improve the system. Now's your chance to chime in.

Comedian Angelina Spicer talks about her experience with postpartum depression at conferences and before lawmakers. She’s even made it part of her stand-up routine.