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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
California reparations task force to recommend ‘down payments’ for slavery, racism
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The reparations task force meets Saturday at Mills College at Northeastern University in Oakland.Bay Area
Lawmakers want more social media regulation. Here are the legal hurdles they could face
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A proposal to hold social media companies legally responsible for addicting kids to their platforms could run afoul of federal law and the U.S. Constitution.Bay Area
