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‘A false front’: The California agency failing to stop conservatorship abuses
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A CalMatters investigation into a state oversight agency found it failed to fulfill its elder care mandate, even as California's population ages.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.Health Matters
After multiple strikes, Kaiser workers ratify new contract, ending labor dispute
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Dispute had been about better wages, workplace safety improvements and solutions to staffing shortages.climate change
California is spending hundreds of millions on heat. Will it ever be a public health priority?
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Extreme heat, driven by climate change, is also a public health concern.Elections
Many ACA customers are paying higher premiums. Most blame Trump and republicans, poll finds.
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Affordability issues are hitting home as the midterm election approaches.Arts & Entertainment
AI ‘slop’ is flooding children’s media. Parents should be very alarmed
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Low-quality, mass-produced video content is a “monster problem” for child development, with few guardrails in place to stop it.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
