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California’s dead will have a new burial option: Human composting
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs Assembly Bill 351, which legalizes an alternative burial method known as human composting. which supporters say is an eco-friendly alternative to traditional end-of-life options including cremation.
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Proposal to put abortion protections in California Constitution appears headed for victory
Eight in 10 California voters say abortion is an important issue when voting this year, while 71% say they plan to vote yes on Proposition 1, an amendment to enshrine reproductive rights in the state constitution.
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Fears of losing battle to control monkeypox in California, U.S. as cases surge
Monkeypox cases are rising exponentially, dimming hopes that officials can quickly gain control of the virus that has the potential to establish a lasting foothold. As of Monday, Santa Cruz County reported three confirmed cases and four probable cases.
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What would California’s constitutional amendment on abortion do?
Senate Constitutional Amendment 10 would, if approved by voters on the November ballot, further codify the state’s already progressive reproductive rights.
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California constitutional amendment securing abortion, contraceptive rights goes to voters
State lawmakers approved a measure Monday that will ask California voters in November whether to enshrine abortion and contraceptives rights in state Constitution.
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As blue and red states fight over abortion, guns and COVID, Newsom seizes an opportunity
California’s governor clearly embraces his rise as a dominant, resonating voice for Democratic states nationwide.
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California’s malpractice payouts would rise under a deal to avoid a costly ballot fight
The political deal ensures California’s cap on medical malpractice awards will increase but without a bruising ballot measure battle in November.
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California lawmaker scraps plan to require COVID-19 vaccinations for school children
Without the bill, the state will continue with a less strict COVID-19 vaccine mandate authorized last year, one that allows parents to opt their children out based on personal beliefs.
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One of the most far-reaching vaccine mandate bills in California will not move forward
The bill would have required employees and independent contractors to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless they have an exemption based on a medical condition, disability or religious beliefs.