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Yuba River Disaster: It could be coming to a river near you

Climate change and age are stressing California's water infrastructure, endangering struggling salmon populations and other wildlife.

By Keiko Mertz • 4월 3, 2026

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California safeguards pumas as federal rules fail to protect their habitat

The state placed six mountain lion species on the threatened list, so road and land developers must evaluate projects to not isolate pumas.

By Tiffany Yap • 4월 1, 2026

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With Californians paying sky-high gas prices, now’s not the time for new oil regulations

Proposed changes to state climate law may boost gas-pump prices by up to $1 a gallon by 2030. Also more refineries and jobs may leave California.

By Tony Strickland • 3월 31, 2026

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California shouldn’t bail out beleaguered foster family agencies

Agencies that put kids in foster homes sought $30 million for insurance, because abuse victims have won multimillion-dollar lawsuits against them.

By Richard Wexler • 3월 30, 2026

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California’s care for sickle cell patients finally works. We can’t abandon it now

The 12 clinics serving sickle cell patients reduced ER visits and hospital stays, saving CA taxpayers money. But a $15 million grant for the program has ended.

By Mary E. Brown • 3월 27, 2026

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Patients are often left ‘out of network’ as hospitals, insurers clash over cost

Guest Commentary written by Craig Wagoner Craig Wagoner is president and CEO of Community Health System No one wants to see health insurance premiums rise. Individuals, small businesses and large employers are already under inflationary pressures. But it will be far worse if health insurance companies fail to help address rising costs facing healthcare providers.  […]

By Craig Wagoner • 3월 26, 2026

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AI reminded me to lead in my classroom, not follow someone else’s dictates

This change isn’t just about technology. It’s about whether teachers reclaim their role as designers of learning or wait to be told what to do next.

By Al Rabanera • 3월 25, 2026

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Government money made Silicon Valley’s tech titans rich. A billionaire tax won’t hurt them

The public helped create tech fortunes via government grants, defense contracts and corporate-friendly regulation. Some payback is in order.

By Duane Roberts • 3월 24, 2026

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Don’t clear the field in governor’s race by clearing out diversity

Most candidates urged to stay are white and backed by big money, but those urged to bow out are leaders of color with decades of public service. It's an issue in this state of diverse voters.

By Katharine Pichardo • 3월 23, 2026

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Kids with no safe place to rest at night are becoming chronically homeless adults

Only 3% of the state’s homeless beds are reserved for youth, which feeds a pipeline to chronic homelessness. Most vulnerable: foster kids.

By Jevon Wilkes • 3월 23, 2026