California
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.California
Latest national test results underscore declining knowledge of U.S. history and civics
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As they did for math and reading, eighth grade scores dropped in 2022 for U.S. history and civics; impact of COVID may be just one factor.Bay Area
Bill to avert quick firing of school administrators, as in Orange Unified, moves ahead
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Newly constituted school boards would have to wait at least 30 days before terminating a superintendent or assistant superintendent.Bay Area
California districts see more chronic absenteeism than before pandemic
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Survey of 30 districts statewide shows many struggling to get students to come to school.California
California bill would mandate HPV vaccine for incoming college students
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At least four other states have enacted a similar mandate.COVID-19
The California mask mandate is gone. Now some patients fear for their health.
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Some patients with chronic illnesses say they may avoid treatment in largely maskless healthcare facilities rather than risk contracting COVID-19.Bay Area
Why California public transit is at a pivotal moment
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Public transit agencies are struggling to avoid a “fiscal cliff” — and to persuade riders to return after the pandemic.COVID-19
A failure to communicate: California government cuts back press access
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Accelerated by the COVID pandemic, a shift by state officials toward emails and written statements is making it more difficult for journalists to be watchdogs for Californians.Bay Area
