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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
Once given out at USC, this banned, opioid-like product is still cropping up in California
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Products containing kratom leaf, addictive and banned, are still available for sale throughout the state.Bay Area
Alameda police boost Crown Beach patrols over unpermitted ‘beach takeover’ parties
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The gatherings are advertised on social media and appear to target young people.California
California schools debate how much AI belongs in classrooms
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Experts urge caution, as risks currently outweigh benefits; school community feedback critical in ed tech use, experts say.Bay Area
Cal State sues U.S. Department of Education over transgender athlete at San José State
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Lawsuit seeks to prevent cuts to federal financial aid and research funding.Around Town
