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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.
No clear frontrunner for governor, but new poll names five with the best shot
A poll shows three Democrats and two Republicans have voter support percentages in the teens. The top two vote-getters in June will face off in November.
She spent six of her last years in arbitration with her HMO. Her husband’s still fighting the system
Arbitrators in medical disputes are supposed to be unbiased, but this couple suspected there is an incentive to favor HMO’s in arbitration.
A former political ally tests LA liberals’ allegiance to Mayor Karen Bass
Mayor Karen Bass isn't vulnerable on her right, but she may be on her left, as City Councilmember Nithya Raman, a Democratic Socialist and ex-supporter, runs against her.
California promised accountability for inmate deaths in jails. A year later, no results.
Lawmakers passed a law creating a state department to review inmate deaths, but it hasn’t completed a single death review in its first year.
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Commentary
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.
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Santa Monica project points the way to easing California’s housing shortage
If wealthy Santa Monica can do it, will less well-heeled CA communities begin accommodating modular home and apartment construction?
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‘Give me another solution.’ Counties resist mental health centers, betraying patients and families
Monterey County recently halted development of a mental health center, leaving struggling patients and families in a lurch.
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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.
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How California immigrants and 19th century racism shaped U.S. views on birthright citizenship
The 14th Amendment and some Congressmen's racist views on immigrants shaped prior Supreme Court reasoning that people born here are citizens.
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Newsom may spend $19 million to sugarcoat California’s stalled economy
Strength in the technology sector is masking California's weakness. Outside of government and health care, the state has added no jobs in a year and a half.
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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.
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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. […]
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California’s budget bleeds red ink with added pressure to cover Trump’s cuts
State officials are expecting higher than predicted revenues to close California's persistent budget deficit. The question is for how long.