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Firefighters’ mental health is at risk. A California bill could help
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After unanimously clearing the Senate, a bill expanding first responders’ access to workers’ comp for PTSD moves to the Assembly.Bay Area
Newsom demands information from Florida regarding textbook revisions
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Governor has also asked publishers whose books are under consideration for use in California whether they reflect Florida's new standards.California
California’s fentanyl problem is getting worse
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Lawmakers are debating stiffer punishments for dealers, while Gov. Gavin Newsom is focusing on trafficking and naloxone distribution.Bay Area
UC disability services understaffed, students say
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Students report waiting months for accommodations to be approved by university disability specialists, who are responsible for up to 600 students at a time.lawsuit
TikTok content moderators allege in lawsuit they were forced to watch gruesome videos
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U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria's ruling allows the class action case to advance.California
California debates extending PTSD coverage to more first responders
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A state Senate bill would extend workers’ compensation coverage of post-traumatic stress injuries for firefighters and police officers. But a separate bill to cover paramedics and EMTs is unlikely to be heard.Bay Area
Rossmoor club teaches highs, lows of senior cannabis use
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The retirement community's medical marijuana club, the Rossmoor Compassion Society, has met since 2011.Bay Area
Survey: 41% of LGBTQ young people seriously considered suicide in last year
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More than half the respondents reported being discriminated against, and the vast majority said people in their lives needed to know more about support and acceptance.Bay Area
