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Piedmont hits vaccine milestone
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The city has seen a high rate of vaccination since the first shots were available.Business & Finance
In a murky sea of mental health apps, consumers left adrift
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Of the estimated 20,000 mental health apps available for download on personal computers and smartphones, just five have been formally vetted and approved by the Food and Drug Administration.California
With restrictions tightening elsewhere, California moves to make abortion cheaper
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As many states across the U.S. seek to restrict abortion, California state lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it easer and cheaper to terminate a pregnancyBay Area
Inside the California organization tracking anti-Asian hate incidents
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Stop AAPI Hate, a California-based coalition, has become a key source of information for the media and for advocates looking to stop the surge of racist attacks on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.COVID-19
Covid was a tipping point for telehealth. If some have their way, virtual visits are here to stay
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In a nationwide poll last year, the overwhelming majority of Americans who had used telehealth said they “liked it” or “loved it" and would continue using it after the pandemic.California
Newsom wants to spend millions on the health of low-income mothers and their babies
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Democratic legislators back measures that would end the “pink tax” on diapers and menstrual products, provide mental health support, and pilot a guaranteed-income program.Bay Area
Bay Area winery offers special label zinfandel to help fight ALS
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The release of the “Lou” 2018 Estate Zinfandel Blend coincides with the first-ever national Lou Gehrig Day on June 2, in honor of the Hall of Fame first baseman.California
California social media regulations — a tougher sell in 2021
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After pioneering consumer data privacy protections, the California Legislature has tapped the brakes on proposals to further regulate social media companies.California
