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.
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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
Bay Area heat wave may push temperatures near record territory this week
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Temperatures at many oceanside areas will also be unseasonably warm.Technology
Sutter Health’s new robotic surgical systems in SF aim to speed patient recovery
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The technology will enable surgeons to operate with greater precision and improve post-surgery recovery times.Bay Area
2 mumps cases at Berkeley High School prompt public health advisory
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The back-to-back February exposure dates raise the possibility that the illness was transmitted on campus.California
Newsom picks a dogfight with Trump and RFK Jr. on public health
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Federal cuts have sapped morale and left local health departments less prepared for outbreaks.health
Measles is back in California. Health departments are fighting it with less.
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Battling outbreaks as federal funding cuts gut local health departments and vaccine skepticism fuels spread among unvaccinated children.Featured in Category
Measles confirmed in person who went to Burlingame restaurant, health officials say
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There have been two confirmed cases of measles in San Mateo County in 2026 after one case was reported in 2025.health
Californians are staying insured — but settling for health coverage they may not use
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Following the end of enhanced federal premium assistance, many people are making concessions to afford staying insured.health
