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Young Californians cite cost of living, distrust as top concerns, new poll finds
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Cost of living and inflation ranked as the single biggest motivator for the 2026 midterms, followed by opposition to the Trump administration, including among voters registered with no party preference.health
Kaiser used an algorithm — not clinicians — to triage mental health patients, a union alleges
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The complaint lands in the middle of contract negotiations between the healthcare union and Kaiser Northern California, which have dragged on for more than a year without an agreement.City
The Blotter | Man found rummaging through trash
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Plus, report of a high school break-in, and stolen and abandoned vehicles.California
California will add science scores to its school accountability system. Why it matters
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Critics pan initial display of new state measure of students’ growth on tests.Education
Civic education in U.S. includes instruction, but little participation, report says
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The Center on Reinventing Public Education at Arizona State University also found that few districts offer professional development opportunities for teachers on how to discuss controversial topics.City
Ballot measure arguments due August 3, 2026
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Plus: See who's pulled papers to run for City Council and School Board.Bay Area
Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage, seeks Bay Area donors
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Significant shortage prompts emergency for only second time in organization's 145-year history.California
Newsom reverses on long-sought paid leave benefit for teachers in California
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California lawmakers had given public school and community college employees up to 14 weeks of paid pregnancy leave in the education bill.California
