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Closer to becoming California law: bills to limit concealed guns and decriminalize psychedelics
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The deadline to pass bills through the house where they were introduced is next Friday.California
California becomes the first state to phase out toxic ‘Erin Brokovich’ substance
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Hexavalent chromium, emitted by chrome-plating businesses, is 500 times more carcinogenic than diesel exhaust.California
California hospitals seek a broad bailout, but they don’t all need it
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Health care finance experts point to healthy profits and a recession-era financing scheme that allows rich hospitals to take tax money from poorer ones.Featured in Category
When older parents resist help or advice, use these tips to cope
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Family caregivers and professionals have some hard-won lessons on how to manage these evolving relationships.Bay Area
UC disability services understaffed, students say
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Students report waiting months for accommodations to be approved by university disability specialists, who are responsible for up to 600 students at a time.Bay Area
Legislative Survivor: Which big California bills were shelved in ‘suspense file?’
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Bills on abortion access, climate and homelessness were among those that made the chopping block in the Legislature's twice-yearly exercise.Education
Is academic probation working at California’s colleges?
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Campuses vary in their approach but some are experimenting with new ways to reduce the stigma and retain students.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.Bay Area
