Certain synthetic food dyes are linked to behavioral issues in kids. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law to ban them in school snacks by 2028.
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What the Supreme Court ruling on the abortion pill means for access in California
In its first ruling on reproductive rights since overturning Roe v. Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a lawsuit that questioned the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the abortion pill mifepristone.
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Prop 1 — Gavin Newsom’s mental health plan — holds slim lead as count continues
As of Friday afternoon, Prop 1 was ahead by the narrowest of margins – around 20,000 votes out of nearly 4.4 million votes counted. The initiative, which needs a simple majority to pass, would fund new mental health treatment facilities.
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Why many insured Californians avoid hospitals in Monterey County: ‘It’s just too much’
High prices at hospitals in Monterey County are “an anomaly even among the most expensive” communities in California. One insurance plan there saves money by paying for members’ travel to other counties for procedures.
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Why ‘crisis pregnancy centers’ will be California’s next abortion battleground
California legislators have passed a slew of laws to protect abortion rights. But after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, many fear attempting to regulate “crisis pregnancy centers” is legally risky.
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More street medicine teams tackle the homeless health care crisis
Homeless people often have sporadic or no access to health care, resulting in costly, chronic conditions. A new statewide effort encourages Medi-Cal insurers to partner with street teams to improve care.
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Newsom signs abortion protections into law
As other states restrict or ban abortions, the new California laws aim to improve access and protect patients and clinicians. They will also expand services to accommodate an expected influx from other states.
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After Roe: What happens to abortion in California?
Now that the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the Roe v. Wade decision, here are key takeaways of what to expect for abortion in California. They include the politics, more legislation — including Gov. Gavin Newsom signing a bill Friday to protect California abortion providers from civil liability amid possible influx of out-of-state patients.
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‘Like torture’: For Californians with special needs, getting to see a dentist can take years
Tens of thousands of Californians with disabilities require special accommodations for dental care, but only 14 centers in the state can treat them.
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Use of outdated data apparently leads CDC to misjudge California’s current COVID risks
The CDC said half of Californians live in high-risk counties. But the agency apparently relied on outdated numbers of COVID infections and patients. Newer data indicates only 19 counties are in the CDC’s riskiest category, where universal masking is advised.