Gavin Newsom signs law limiting mental health diversion for people accused of crimes
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A new law gives judges more flexibility to keep defendants in jail rather than releasing them to community-based mental health treatment programs.
California
California union’s billionaire tax qualifies for ballot amid fierce opposition
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The governor is reportedly trying to negotiate a last-minute deal that would pull the initiative before the ballot is finalized on June 25.Health Matters
UCSF study links tobacco industry to development of ultra-processed foods
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Researchers analyzed internal documents made available during lawsuits faced by the tobacco industry, looking at the process of creating and marketing Lunchables.California
The form asked my permission to share my health data. Then it wouldn’t let me say no.
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When modern check-in technology refuses to let a patient move forward without agreeing to the notice of privacy practices, is that legal?Environment
Wild mushroom poisonings spike in Northern California amid ‘extremely high’ risk warning
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The California Department of Public Health strongly urges the public not to pick or consume wild mushrooms.Featured in Category
Trump and Kennedy seek to relax safeguards for AI healthcare tools
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Clinicians and patient-safety advocates say government regulations are not well constructed to guard against the threat that the new technology will miss or obscure important details of patients’ conditions.Health Matters
Hantavirus News Roundup: From Céline Gounder of KFF Health News
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The Health News editor-at-large and infectious disease doctor spoke to numerous media outlets about the risks from the disease.Bay Area
Santa Clara County resident monitored after deadly hantavirus outbreak tied to cruise
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The passenger aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship disembarked before the outbreak was detected.Bay Area
UCSF gets $100M donation for modernization, health care initiatives
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Targeted capital improvements include renovations to UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland.Elections
In California governor race, single-payer is a litmus test. There’s still no way to pay for it.
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Proponents say a government-run health system is an answer to rising premiums and other spiraling healthcare costs.health
