Health

California Health Workers May Face Rude Awakening With $25 Minimum Wage Law

A medical industry challenge to a $25 minimum wage ordinance in one Southern California city suggests health workers statewide could face layoffs and reductions in hours and benefits under a state law set to begin phasing in in June. Some experts are skeptical, however, that it will have such effects.

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LA County Health Officials Warn Public Of Possible Exposure To Measles. We Have The Locations

The person with a confirmed case of measles is not an L.A. County residents but traveled to various places throughout the county between March 30 and April 1, according to public health officials.

A dose of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine. When an unvaccinated person is exposed to measles, public health guidance if for them to get vaccinated within three days.

CDC Warns That Measles Spike Poses A 'Renewed Threat' To The Disease's Elimination

So far this year, the U.S. has seen more than 120 cases of the highly contagious disease — more than double the cases for all of 2023. Still, chances of widespread transmission remains low.

So far in 2024, more than 80% of measles cases involved people who were unvaccinated or whose vaccination status was unknown, according to CDC data.

LA Abortion Providers Prepare For More Patients

The upcoming abortion ban in Arizona has providers here ready to assist.

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Consumer Reports Asks USDA To Remove Lunchables From Schools' Lunch Menus

The group found high levels of sodium and the presence of heavy metals in meal kits it tested. A Kraft Heinz spokesperson said all of its products meet strict safety standards.

In this photo illustration, a pack of Lunchables is displayed on Wednesday in San Anselmo, Calif. Consumer Reports is asking for the Department of Agriculture to eliminate Lunchables food kits from the National School Lunch Program after finding high levels of lead, sodium and cadmium in tested kits.

How Much California Students Pay For Abortion Pills Varies By Campus

Why are abortion pills free at some California colleges and up to $700 at others?

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California Fails To Adequately Help Blind And Deaf Prisoners, US Judge Rules

The department counts more than 500 prisoners with serious vision problems and about 80 with severe hearing problems, though attorneys think both are undercounts.

A California State Prison-Solano inmate uses a hand tool while installing garden in the prison yard

Thinking About Moving In With Your Significant Other? Here's What Experts Say To Consider First

Clarity is key when it comes to cohabitating.

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State Could Devote Millions To Student Abortion Pill Outreach After LAist Investigation

LAist reported in January that many of California’s universities are failing to make students aware that medication abortion pills are available on campus.