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In California’s youth justice system, many high schoolers graduate with elementary-level reading skills
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A shift of incarcerated youth from state to county facilities is putting a spotlight on their education.California
California confronts threat of ‘tranq’ as overdose crisis rages
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The powerful animal sedative xylazine extends the strong yet short-lived fentanyl high and has appeared in overdose cases in San Francisco.California
Media literacy would be required for California K-12 students under new bill
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New curriculum would address misinformation and cyberbullying, among other online hazards.health
California’s digital privacy battle: It’s police vs. civil libertarians, with an abortion twist
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A ban on “reverse search warrants” would prevent tech companies from disclosing identities of individuals based their phone and internet history.Education
California Legislature beats deadline on key bills
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A handful of intriguing bills that didn’t pass may resurface because their authors aren’t giving up.Bay Area
Attempts to ban books will face investigation by attorney general, Gov. Newsom warns
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The warning comes amid a nationwide rise in book bans.California
Gov. Newsom and Democratic lawmakers at odds over billions in health care funds
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The money comes from fining Californians who go without health insurance.California
Mammograms at 40? Breast cancer screening guidelines spark fresh debate
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Modeling suggests expanding routine mammography might avert deaths, but risk of false positives prompts calls for a more personalized approach.wildfires
