Some California youth football leagues ban Guardian Caps. Three former football players in the Legislature think parents and children should have the option of wearing them. Assemblymember Avelino ...

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CARLSBAD, Calif. — New football helmet technology is being created right here in Carlsbad. Light Helmet's newest product, the Apache helmet, has a 3D printed liner inside with adjustable pods that can ...

Fall brings football season in the United States and, with it, the parade of distinctively decorated helmets that the players wear. Over time, the shape and size of these helmets have gradually ...

Some California youth football leagues ban Guardian Caps. Three former football players in the Legislature think parents and children should have the option of wearing them. This story was originally ...

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Assemblymember Avelino Valencia, a former tight end for San Jose State, had mixed feelings last year when he voted to ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. California Assemblymember Avelino Valencia ...