The start of the school year is the start of a daily commute for both parents and their children.Keeping your children safe as they head back to school is a top priority for the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and Safe Kids Greater Sacramento. CHP and Safe Kids have teamed up to conduct a FREE car seat check-up event. A new California law effective January 1, 2012, extends the length of time a child must use a child passenger restraint or safety seat by two additional years while riding in a motor vehicle.

The new law means child passengers must ride in either a car seat or booster seat until the age of eight or until they are 4 feet 9 inches tall.

The State Fair is full packed fun with lots of rides, food, competitions and exhibits.

If you plan on going and want some help that could be at your fingertips, here's a State Fair information link for the iPhone app and the Android app.

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Plus, Here's some articles spotlighting fun at the Fair:

News10 is at the State Fair every day.  Come visit us.

List of State Fair food

News10 is once again proud to be the official television station and partner of the 2012 California State Fair, celebrating "fun that moves you!"

Join us on opening day, Thursday, July 12th, at 10am when News10's Dale Schornack and Cristina Mendonsa will emcee opening ceremonies. When the gates open at 11am, the first 2,500 people through the gate will get a free tote bag filled with goodies!

Plus, make sure to stop by the News10 Booth inside California Building A where you can get a photo with your family on the News10 Weather Wall, powered by SMUD's Greenergy program, and take home a photo of yourself absolutely FREE!

Cars Land is coming to life at Disney California Adventure® Park - and you could be there for all the excitement!