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Health Matters
As overdoses soar, more states decriminalize fentanyl testing strips
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Bans of the strips — on the books in about half of states, experts say — stem from laws criminalizing drug paraphernalia adopted decades ago.gavin newsom
With Roe in limbo, California vows to protect abortion rights
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With a leaked draft opinion showing the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe vs. Wade, California vows to strengthen abortion rights.gavin newsom
California prepares to be a haven for abortion rights
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In June, the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to dramatically scale back, or even end, the constitutional right to abortion.California
Despite losing federal money, California is still testing uninsured residents for COVID — for now
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California is relying on other state and local programs to continue free testing.COVID-19
Why making decisions in a pandemic world is difficult and exhausting
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Faced with uncertainly, we are worse at risk assessment that we often believe.California
Doctors trying to prescribe abortion pills across state lines stymied by legislation
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Telemedicine and mail-order pharmacies can provide medication abortions to women who can't otherwise access abortion.Bay Area
State unveils long-awaited standard for drinking water contaminant linked to cancer
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The proposed limit on hexavalent chromium -- made infamous by Erin Brockovich -- would be the first in the nation.health
As California expands Medi-Cal, hundreds of thousands of immigrants will still be left behind
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Many low-paid working undocumented immigrants won’t qualify for state health insurance, leaving them with few viable options for coverage.gavin newsom
