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California state epidemiologist Dr. Erica Pan said the state is pausing administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine “out of an abundance of caution” and it will last “until we receive further direction from health and safety experts.”
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Shae Hammond / CalMatters/A CalMatters investigation reveals an opaque licensing process for California nursing homes, rife with indecision and contradictions.
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Kishi Bashi reflects on the Asian American experience and the pain of pursuing acceptance in his Morning Edition Song Project entry, "For Every Voice That Never Sang."
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WPLN News reports on surmounting mental health concerns in Nashville's live music community.
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Syphilis cases in California have contributed to soaring national caseloads of sexually transmitted diseases. Experts point to the advent of dating apps, decreased condom use and an increase in meth.
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Republican lawmakers in many states have proposed measures that would make their states' voting rules more restrictive. Of note are Arizona, Texas, Florida and Michigan.
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The bills are looking to clarify the autonomy of student government over student dollars and to provide transparency over the fees requested from students by university and college administrations.
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A yearling black bear that was killed by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife after being captured outside Ashland on Highway 66 late last week is prompting criticism of the department and Oregon State Police.
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Two educators in Grants Pass are on leave after they started an online campaign pushing back against efforts to accommodate transgender students.
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Senate Bill 513, approved in the state Senate Wednesday, would require public high school students to take at least one semester of civics in order to graduate.
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The Northwest farmers who grow potatoes for your French fries are themselves plenty fried. The three massive agribusiness companies that make much of the world’s frozen fries, tots and hashbrowns are going to pay Northwest potato farmers less this year.
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Whether or not California can reopen its economy after a year of COVID-19 restrictions depends heavily on how many of the state’s residents can become fully vaccinated against the illness.
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The court's unsigned order came on a 5-4 vote, preventing the state from enforcing a rule that limits at-home gatherings to no more than three households.
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There are an estimated 2 million homebound seniors. Experts say they’ll be among the hardest to reach with vaccine distribution, and health departments and nonprofits are looking for creative solutions.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders have reached an agreement to spend $536 million on wildfire prevention after last year’s record-setting fire season.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom's bold pronouncement about what he’ll do two months down the line comes with a dose of political danger.
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A new solar power project in Humboldt County is following a trending land use concept – mixing energy infrastructure and agriculture.
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