California to stock emergency supply of rescue inhalers at all public schools
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Funding for the three-year “School Albuterol Access Initiative” was included in last year’s state budget.
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Medicaid cuts stand to hit everyone (yes, even you). Here’s why
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Medi-Cal cuts will strain hospitals already operating at a loss, resulting in fewer services and higher costs for the privately insured too.Featured in Category
As AI ‘therapists’ dish out advice, California lawmakers try to set some limits
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The bill is backed by professional associations that represent psychologists, therapists and counselors.health
California nearly achieved universal healthcare. Now, millions are losing coverage
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Two years ago, nearly every person in California qualified for health insurance, pushing the state’s insured rate to a record 95%. Now that progress is unravelling.Health Matters
Rejuvenation science: Rewinding biological clock works for mice, not yet for humans
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A study marks a turning point for longevity research.Bay Area
Drive to double Berkeley ‘soda tax’ to 2 cents heads to November ballot
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A projected $2.2 million brought in by the higher tax would go toward public education programs and grants in Berkeley.Arts & Entertainment
East Bay Innovations celebrates Disability Pride Month with summer crafts fair fundraiser on July 18
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EBI provides personalized support so individuals with disabilities can live in their homes, work jobs of their choosing, and participate in all aspects of the community.California
California school districts seek money, changes to social media apps in lawsuits
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L.A. Unified and other school districts are suing companies like Meta, Google, and TikTok for platforms they say are "addictive" for children.California
Gavin Newsom signs law limiting mental health diversion for people accused of crimes
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A new law gives judges more flexibility to keep defendants in jail rather than releasing them to community-based mental health treatment programs.Featured in Category
Worried about your aging parents? Welcome to the caregiving club
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Being a caregiver can start long before you go to a medical appointment with a loved one or move your parents into your house.Technology
