About half the U.S. population, including 18 million Californians, are registered organ donors. But whether you can actually donate organs depends on how you die, among other limiting factors.
Jon Healey
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Free money for post-COVID job training programs — for yourself or someone you help
California is offering cash to students and community groups to spread the word about a $2,500 grant for students who lost jobs because of COVID-19.
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Newsom, IRS give storm-walloped Californians until October to file tax returns
Following the IRS’ lead, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday that most Californians won’t have to pay their state taxes until Oct. 16. The delay is available to residents in Santa Cruz and 50 other counties covered by a federal emergency declaration that followed recent storms.
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What should student loan borrowers do while waiting for Supreme Court forgiveness ruling?
With the high court’s conservatives expressing skepticism about the legality of the Biden administration’s blanket debt forgiveness, student loan borrowers are on notice that the relief they thought was coming may not materialize.
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The next Jan. 6 committee hearing is set. What have you missed?
The House Jan. 6 committee’s last hearing was over two months ago, delayed most recently by Hurricane Ian. With the next hearing set for Thursday, here’s a recap.
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California opens the door to suing gun makers. Here’s what the new law does
AB 1594 allows the state and individual Californians to sue gun manufacturers when they make a “abnormally dangerous” products or sell their wares in ways that violate standards.
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Supreme Court throws out New York’s concealed weapons law. Here’s what it means for California
Now that the Supreme Court has tossed out a New York law limiting who can get a permit to carry a gun, California’s rules are on shaky legal ground.
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California will test digital driver’s licenses. Should you worry about your personal info?
States are slowly rolling out digital driver’s licenses, aiming to give residents more control over their identifying information. California is heading that way too.
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Your phone just got more protection against spam calls. But it’s not safe yet
The FCC approved a rule Thursday that should help block spam calls from outside the U.S. But the agency has yet to take action on the intensifying plague of spam text messages.
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One way around California’s water restrictions: Recycle water from your laundry
The water that cleans your clothes isn’t safe to drink, but it could be good for your plants. Here’s how to use grey water amid drought restrictions.