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LGBTQ youth say school feels more hostile due to political climate
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Student respondents said schools need to support them in concrete ways.Education
Getting into a UC or Cal State requires these classes. Almost half of students don’t take them
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The state leader in A-G readiness among high school graduates adjusted schedules, counseling, and course offerings to boost student readiness.Technology
California jury finds Meta, Google liable for teen’s mental distress in landmark social media trial
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This case, and others like it, have produced reams of internal documents showing how executives put profits over teens’ mental wellness.Around Town
Alameda County ‘Clean Water’ grants offer up to $6000 for community stewardship programs
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Application deadline is May 4 to apply for grants toward preventing stormwater pollution and promoting the health of local watersheds.California
‘I was hooked’: California lawmakers target gambling addiction in youth
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From loot boxes to sports predictions, boys are betting — and losing — online.California
Complaint says Waymo violated state permit by transporting unaccompanied minors
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Under a 2020 California law, nobody under 18 may travel unaccompanied in a driverless cab.Bay Area
At SF Zoo, horse therapy offers connection, calm during Neurodiversity Celebration Week
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Horse therapy programs help create opportunities for gathering, safety, love, and calm.Bay Area
Seeking more help for students in crisis, Cal State weighs options for after-hours mental health care
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University officials say improving overnight care is a must, citing thousands of after-hours crisis calls.Education
