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Normal deliveries always performed by midwives in Great Britain
It’s irresponsible and detrimental for California to deny unrestricted access to the high-quality care that certified nurse-midwives provide.
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
It’s time to end the state of emergency over COVID-19
Orders requiring Californians to stay at home and to shutter businesses because of the COVID-19 pandemic relied on rare powers of public health officials.
Commentary
California cities, essential to safety and recovery, need state and federal financial help
Without financial relief, cities will be forced to cut police officers, firefighters and other essential local government workers and the core services they deliver.
Commentary
A rift over closing the budget deficit
The COVID-19 pandemic is altering the state's budget and has sparked a conflict between Gov. Gavin Newsom and legsislators over how to deal with a $54 billion deficit.
Commentary
The Republican problem with voting by mail
Across the nation Democrats are pushing for expanded voting by mail, assuming it will increase Democratic turnout; Republicans are screaming fraud.
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Whither California after crises abate?
How will California evolve after pandemic, recession and civic unrest abate? We have a choice.
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Here’s how California can ignite an engine of affordable homebuilding
How do we build affordable homes? The state can begin by fixing zoning, curbing the abuses of legacy environmental laws and lowering mandatory fees.
California Wildfires
California increases effort to equip vulnerable citizens with battery storage systems for use during power outages, wildfires
The California Public Utilities Commission adds millions to a program to support vulnerable residents most likely to be impacted by wildfire and power shut-offs.
Commentary
Breakdown of Super Tuesday voters: Lower turnout for Latinos and youth translate into their underrepresentation
Californians will be voting on a slate of candidates and issues that were selected by voters who don’t fully represent the entire electorate.
Commentary
Proposal to prohibit police unions from funding district attorney campaigns doesn’t go far enough
If the idea of banning endorsements and contributions from police unions, or any public union, moves forward – there will be major obstacles ahead.