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California closes loophole, requires hospitals to turn to a patient’s next of kin
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A state law establishes a list of representatives who can make medical decisions for patients unable to convey their wishes.COVID-19
Era of ‘free’ COVID vaccines, test kits, and treatments is ending. Who will pay the tab now?
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Insurers, employers, and taxpayers will all be affected as drug manufacturers move these products to the commercial market.California
‘The country is watching’: California homeless crisis looms as Gov. Newsom eyes political future
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Newsom's legacy as governor and path forward in the Democratic Party hinge on his making visible headway on California’s homeless crisis.California
Ground zero: Rain brings little relief to California’s depleted groundwater
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More than 5,000 dry residential wells have been reported statewide in the past decade.health
California lawmakers try again to cap insulin costs
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California has an ambitious plan to manufacture its own insulin, while legislators are proposing to cap what diabetics pay.Bay Area
California farmworkers cope with wildfire smoke, pesticides, roaches and rodents, survey says
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The issues are under a spotlight following the recent mass shootings at two mushroom farms.California
Bill would bar schools from withholding outdoor recess or lunch as punishment
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Research shows the benefits of daily outdoor time and play for schoolchildren.gavin newsom
California ends plans for kids’ COVID vaccine mandate
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The end of the state's COVID-19 state of emergency this month appears to be one hurdle too many to the state's implementation of the mandate.Bay Area
