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Vasectomies and birth control just got cheaper in California
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A new law eliminates out-of-pocket charges for birth control for millions of Californians.
homelessness
Domestic violence shelters, a guardrail against homelessness, face steep funding cuts
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Oakland-based shelter is among hundreds scrambling to stay afloat.Bay Area
Nursing students are turning to private universities as state colleges struggle to meet demand
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Private universities charge up to seven times the tuition of public schools for a bachelor’s degree, but nurses say their starting salaries are worth the cost.Bay Area
‘You have a crisis out there’: Newsom scolds counties over delays in mental health law
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The new conservatorship law goes into effect in 2024, but counties can defer implementation until 2026.Featured in Category
Eat, drink and be scary: How celebrating with alcohol can affect how you parent your kids
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Drinking while parenting is common during holidays when festivities include children.Bay Area
Health care patients punished by paperwork
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From CalMatters' regional reporters: Paperwork snares low-income health coverage, a recall attempt in the East Bay, and rural water access woesgavin newsom
California looks to the health system to sustain mental health funds in schools
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As the need for more mental health services climbs, administrators and experts are turning to the health system to meet budget gaps.Bay Area
