For 25 years, First 5s across the state — including First 5 Ventura County — have focused on improving the health and education of our youngest Californians, from prenatal through age 5. Why focus on ...

An otherwise welcome advance in public health — the widespread reduction in smoking — is having the perverse effect of driving down tobacco tax revenue that, for a generation, has supported some ...

In an adorable teddy bear-themed party, Vallejo’s First 5 Center on Wednesday celebrated its fifth year of service to Solano County families. The community hub, which offers a variety of emotional and ...

First 5 Humboldt has announced the release of “Nurturing Humboldt,” its new podcast now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and the First 5 Humboldt YouTube channel. “Nurturing Humboldt” is for ...

Two former Vallejo schools — Beverly Hills Elementary and Franklin Middle School — were purchased this week for lease by First 5 Solano and the Greater Vallejo Recreation District. Franklin Middle ...

First 5, a collection of early family support services, focuses on building healthy families, getting children ready for school, and partnering with parents on their path to be their child’s first ...