Michelle Faust Raghavan
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A state law lets police or family members to seek a court order to temporarily seize weapons from people deemed a threat to themselves or others. How often — and how effectively — has it been used? -
St. Mary's Episcopal Church is letting a handful of people living in their vehicles park in its lot. The nonprofit behind the arrangement is working to get more churches and synagogues to sign on.
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Christopher Bathum, who owned and operated several substance abuse treatment facilities, was found guilty of assaulting eight women between 2014 and 2016.
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A recent California law requires that Medi-Cal patients have access to palliative care. Here's what you need to know.
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Currently, clinics can't get reimbursed by Medi-Cal for services provided at shelters or evacuation centers. Legislation in Sacramento would change that.
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The state's flu season peaked around New Year's, but it's still widespread. Public health officials say it's not too late to get a flu shot.
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Some advocates pushed for moving to a "single-payer" system right away; others called for a more gradual approach.
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There are several state and federal laws that could be obstacles to efforts to move to universal health care. Here's a quick list.
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This week a special State Assembly committee hears for the first time specific proposals on how to move California to universal health care. There are several possible paths. Here are the primary models.
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The doctor who discovered CTE says just one game could cause "permanent brain damage." But a doctor with Pop Warner says, "CTE has never been found in someone who just played youth football."
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