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Only 14 school districts and county offices of education have begun billing for behavioral health services under the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Fee Schedule Program, according to state health officials.
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After President Donald Trump’s early budget eliminated the Head Start program, advocates led a nationwide lobbying effort to save it.
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Despite efforts to increase the number of mental health providers, many students say the training requirements are onerous and costly.
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Pressure from the governor preceded the AI regulation retreat. Big tech gets more leeway to help make decisions or target ads.
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"Without speaking to Ryan, they denied the care he needed. They said he could control his addiction if he really wanted to.”
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President Donald Trump’s budget proposal in its present form would have huge effects on housing and homelessness in California.
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In December, California’s Democratic legislative leaders deemed affordability an 'urgent' issue this year. So far they have little to show for it.
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California regulator investigates State Farm over L.A. fire survivors’ complaints as insurer awaits approval of rate increase.
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Finding a homeless loved one can be difficult. So can helping them once you’ve found them. Here are some tips from people who’ve been there.
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A California Republican fed up with HOA "harassment" tried to push for a transparency bill — but politics may have killed his plan.
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The $250 million, which would fund about 500 electric trucks at the ports of L.A. and Long Beach, remains frozen as a legal dispute plays out.
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A federal judge addressed Border Patrol attorneys at a hearing challenging recent immigration sweeps.