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Governor expands child care access for essential workers; praises tax penalty cancellations

California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order Saturday to expand child care access to essential workers and offered words of praise for California counties eliminating tax penalties for late payment for hardships related to coronavirus. A press release from the Governor’s office detailed the order for expanded child care access: “Today Governor Gavin Newsom

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Coachella Valley school districts discussing possible plans for coronavirus response

Students walked between classes and others played outside Monday while their district leaders talked about coronavirus. Parents expressed their concerns, including a mother with two students in Palm Springs Unified School District. “As a parent I’m really concerned. As a parent of two kids it’s kind of very concerning,” said Alejandra Hernandez. PSUSD sent a

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A local store has made curbside “boredom buster bags” to keep kids entertained at home

Jadabug’s is a local Coachella Valley children boutique. With COVID-19 closing down non-essential businesses, some are still finding ways to keep their businesses running. Jadabug’s has started offering “boredom buster bags”. These are bags filled with age-appropriate gifts available to pick-up curbside. Parents are really loving the idea as well as the chance to support

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