California Mammography AI can cost patients extra. Is it worth it? By Michelle Andrews | KFF Health News | January 12, 2024 Artificial intelligence software to aid radiologists in detecting problems or diagnosing cancer has been moving rapidly into clinical use.
climate change Will avalanches in California worsen with climate change? By Rachel Becker | CalMatters | January 11, 2024 Lower-elevation areas may see fewer avalanches, but uncertainties remain about higher elevations.
Education Defending against deepfakes: Silicon Valley lawmaker targets AI political misinformation By Annaliese Freimarck | San Jose Spotlight | January 11, 2024 The bill will target false advertising tactics such as deepfakes.
climate change Newsom unveils plan to cut California climate funding By Alejandro Lazo | CalMatters | January 11, 2024 Facing big deficits, the governor plans to trim and spread out climate-related spending.
homelessness Newsom administration makes progress on tiny home promise By Marisa Kendall | CalMatters | January 11, 2024 The state has chosen who will build 1,200 tiny homes, but it remains to be seen when they will be built.
California California offers a lifeline for medical residents who can’t find abortion training By Laurie Udesky | KFF Health News | January 11, 2024 Abortion restrictions in 18 states have curtailed training in skills that doctors say are critical for OB-GYN specialists and others.
California California is poised to protect workers from extreme heat — indoors By Samantha Young | KFF Health News | January 9, 2024 In some workplaces temperatures can soar to potentially dangerous levels.
California Schools start new year with new laws covering everything from suspensions to school safety By Diana Lambert | EdSource | January 9, 2024 A round-up of new education legislation now in effect.
Education Cal State faculty union vows to strike over the university’s final pay offer By Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | January 9, 2024 University's 5% pay raise offer is well below the 12% sought by the union that represents faculty.
Housing Supreme Court case about impact fees could have huge consequences for housing in California By Ben Christopher | CalMatters | January 9, 2024 Case to determine how much leeway cities and counties have in offsetting new construction with fees to pay for infrastructure.