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California, Kaiser reach $200 million settlement over mental health delays
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Kaiser patients waited 19 days for follow-up mental health appointments in 2019, nine days longer than state law permits.California
Newsom signs bill that aims to change California’s mental health system
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New conservatorship law would include people with serious mental illness, addiction problems.gavin newsom
California bans cosmetics chemicals, following EU (again)
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A new California law will ban over two dozen chemicals from fragrances and cosmetics.California
Climate change took them to ‘dark places.’ Now they’re doing something about it
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Young activists are creating communities for people to talk about feelings of hopelessness and despair that arise amid the facts of climate change.Bay Area
Kaiser strike continues amid stalled contract talks
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Union representatives said a longer strike notice could be called after Saturday. The next bargaining session is scheduled for Oct.gavin newsom
California could soon ban 4 food additives in common sweets. What to know
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California is on the cusp of banning the additives already barred in the European Union by prohibiting their sale by 2027.College
More than ever, having a college degree foretells life and death outcomes
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Mortality gap between those with and without a degree is growing “on steroids,” researchers say.California
Massive Kaiser Permanente strike looms as talks head to the wire
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If no deal is reached, a walkout by about 75,000 KP workers in five states could disrupt care.health
