US CDC warns of harmful reactions to fake Botox injections: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday alerted clinicians about risks ...
reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-cdc-warns-harmful-reactions-fake-botox-injections-2024-04-23/
Biden moves to block abortion records from investigators: Updated privacy rules are meant to protect patients seeking an abortion, as well as health care ...
axios.com/2024/04/22/biden-abortion-records-patients-hipaa-investigations
Veterans Need More Mental Health Care Providers in Rural Areas, Sen. Tester Says: Citing ProPublica’s reporting on the barriers faced by veterans in crisis, Sen ...
propublica.org/article/veterans-affairs-mental-health-chico-tester-mcdonough
Fewer people are riding S.F.’s iconic cable cars: Fewer people are riding S.F.’s iconic cable cars. Here’s how far ridership has fallen
sfchronicle.com/sf/article/cable-cars-ridership-19408219.php
Newsom proposes law to help Arizonans get abortions in California: The emergency legislation the governor is seeking would expedite the licenses of Arizona ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/21/gavin-newsom-abortion-arizona/
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Divided on Emergency Abortion Access: Highlights
- The Supreme Court seems divided on access to emergency abortions in states with near-total bans.
- The 1986 Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act could impact abortion access in emergencies.
- The debate raises questions about fetal personhood and abortion rights conflict.
- The court's decision could affect abortion access in 14 states with strict abortion bans.
Nearly 40% of people in the US live with unhealthy air pollution, report says: More people across the United States – nearly 40% – live in places with unhealthy ...
cnn.com/2024/04/23/health/unhealthy-air-report/
Quick Glance: 130 million Americans face unhealthy air quality challenges
- Wildfire smoke from Canada caused dangerously unhealthy air quality in the U.S. in 2023.
- Over one-third of Americans, about 130 million people, breathe in unhealthy air annually.
- Air quality has improved in the East but worsened in the Western U.S., highlighting disparities.
- Unequal air quality exposure, challenges, and progress in air cleaning efforts are discussed.
California Gov. Newsom offers compromise to protect some indoor workers from heat
pbs.org/newshour/politics/california-gov-newsom-offers-compromise-to-protect-some-indoor-workers-from-heat
Number of homicides plunges in major cities after pandemic-era surge: The nation is on pace to see one of the most significant declines in homicides since Obama ...
axios.com/2024/04/16/homicide-rate-us-voters-trump
Xavier Becerra plots political future after Biden administration: The Health and Human Services secretary is making moves to run again in California ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/23/xavier-becerra-biden-administration-future-00153737
Most Seattle-area renters report big rent hikes in the past 12 months: Fifty-three percent of Seattle-area renters saw their monthly rent jump more than $100 in ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/data/most-seattle-area-renters-report-big-rent-hikes-in-the-past-12-months/
Quick Glance: Majority of Seattle-area Renters Report Significant Rent Increases in Past 12 Months
- While rents in the Seattle area and nationally surged in the early pandemic years, the rental market seems to have calmed since 2023, providing some relief to local tenants.
- However, recent survey data from the US Census Bureau suggests that the majority of renters in the Seattle area may not agree with these reports.
- Out of the estimated 658,000 individuals who experienced rent hikes, approximately 113,000 had a relatively minor increase of under $100. A significantly larger group - around 306,000 - saw their rent rise between $100 and $249 per month.
- Established in 2020 as a response to the pandemic, the initiative aimed to inform authorities and policymakers about the pandemic's effects on communities nationwide and offer data to support recovery post-pandemic.
Gavin Newsom pushes homeless funding accountability, wants more low income housing in cities
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article287815015.html
State faces mounting pressure to shore up unstable jobless aid fund: California’s massive budget deficit, coupled with the state’s relatively high level of ...
latimes.com/business/story/2024-04-18/california-borrowed-billions-to-pay-jobless-benefits-but-now-its-come-home-to-roost
California Map Reveals Areas With Most High School Dropouts: A Newsweek analysis of U.S. Census data determined which counties in the nation's most populous ...
newsweek.com/california-map-most-high-school-dropouts-1893213
San Francisco Mayor Gives Panda Diplomacy a Try: In a city still struggling to recover from the pandemic, Mayor London Breed hopes giant pandas will lift the ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/22/us/san-francisco-mayor-gives-panda-diplomacy-a-try.html
Lifeline Connections' Camp Mariposa helps children affected by substance use: The butterfly symbolizes transformation and embarking on a new phase of life.
columbian.com/news/2024/apr/19/lifeline-connections-camp-mariposa-helps-children-affected-by-substance-use/
Nurses at S.F. General argue understaffing is at crisis level: In the midst of contentious contract negotiations with the city, nurses are once again raising the ...
sfchronicle.com/sf/article/nurses-s-f-general-argue-understaffing-crisis-19418346.php
Flojaune Cofer: surprise progressive star in California capital’s mayoral race: The 41-year-old epidemiologist and first-time candidate won last month’s primary ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/21/flojaune-cofer-sacramento-mayor-candidate
Proposed budget would deny help to many autistic Californians: To ease the state deficit, Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to trim funding for some agencies ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-17/california-budget-cuts-would-harm-autistic-young-adults
FDA approves ImmunityBio's bladder cancer treatment: The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved Culver City-based ImmunityBio’s treatment for a type of ...
latimes.com/business/story/2024-04-22/fda-approves-immunitybios-bladder-cancer-treatment
California sets long-awaited drinking water limit for ‘Erin Brockovich’ contaminant
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/california-sets-long-awaited-drinking-water-limit-for-erin-brockovich-contaminant/
Corona del Mar, Newport Harbor among top seeds in Division 1 for CIF-SS boys volleyball playoffs
ocregister.com/2024/04/20/corona-del-mar-newport-harbor-among-top-seeds-in-division-1-for-cif-ss-boys-volleyball-playoffs/
Music lovers may experience cold- and flu-like symptoms after attending Coachella
axios.com/2024/04/19/festival-flu-coachella-cough-allergies-why
Orange County case shows immigration system can bend toward justice: Because of Jose Franco Gonzalez's struggle, others with serious mental disabilities now have ...
latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-04-21/immigration-court-representation-jose-franco-gonzalez
Investigation underway after former SF Giants coach posts video showing him in inflight cockpit
mercurynews.com/2024/04/19/investigation-underway-after-former-sf-giants-coach-posts-video-showing-him-in-inflight-cockpit/
California franchisee warns fast food 'has become a luxury': The California franchisee warned that customers have to "think twice" about whether they can afford ...
businessinsider.com/fast-food-has-become-a-luxury-restaurant-prices-california-wage-2024-4
California sets drinking water limit for ‘Erin Brockovich’ contaminant: Community members and health advocates worry California's limit doesn't do ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/17/california-sets-drinking-water-limit-for-erin-brokovich-contaminant/
Bay Area film fests are in trouble. How can they be saved?: With donations, memberships and attendance down since the pandemic, Bay Area arts organizations are ...
sfchronicle.com/entertainment/movies-tv/article/bay-area-film-festivals-19383391.php
How L.A. County is trying to change addiction treatment: A Los Angeles County initiative called Reaching the 95% aims to engage with more people than the ...
latimes.com/california/story/2024-04-23/how-la-county-is-trying-to-change-addiction-treatment
California to stop posting COVID hospitalization data, following CDC: California’s Department of Public Health will no longer provide weekly updates to the ...
sfchronicle.com/health/article/california-stop-posting-covid-hospitalization-19408893.php
Kawhi Leonard injury update: Clippers star will play in Game 2 vs. Mavericks after missing three weeks
cbssports.com/nba/news/kawhi-leonard-injury-update-clippers-star-will-play-in-game-2-vs-mavericks-after-missing-three-weeks/
Quick Glance: Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard Set to Return from Knee Injury for Game 2 vs. Mavericks
- Kawhi Leonard is returning from a knee injury to play in Game 2 of the playoff series against the Mavericks after missing the last eight regular-season games and Game 1.
- The Clippers secured a Game 1 victory without Leonard, establishing a 1-0 lead in the series. Leonard's anticipated comeback follows thorough preparation for his return.
- Despite prior knee concerns, the team's medical staff has confirmed the structural integrity of Leonard's knee, emphasizing their commitment to safeguarding his health.
- Leonard will experience his first playoff game at home with a full-capacity crowd since joining the Clippers, marking a significant milestone for both him and the team.
Allstate Will Insure California Homes Again When It Can Raise Rates: Allstate Corp. will end its years-long pause on underwriting in California as soon as the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/allstate-will-insure-california-homes-again-under-one-condition
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Dietary choices are linked to higher rates of preeclampsia among Latinas: For pregnant Latinas, food choices could reduce the risk of preeclampsia ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/23/dietary-choices-are-linked-to-higher-rates-of-preeclampsia-among-latinas/
Coachella 2024: Providing a safe space for everyone through Community: Coachella Community promotes inclusivity and provides training to prevent overdoses.
pressenterprise.com/2024/04/22/coachella-2024-providing-a-safe-space-for-everyone-through-community/
Zion Williamson injury: Pelicans star out for Play-In game vs. Kings with hamstring strain
cbssports.com/nba/news/zion-williamson-injury-pelicans-star-out-for-play-in-game-vs-kings-with-hamstring-strain/
Quick Glance: Key Insights from Lakers vs. Pelicans Play-In Game
- After Zion Williamson exited due to an injury and scoring 40 points, the Lakers won and secured the 7th seed.
- The Lakers will face the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs, while the Pelicans will play the Kings for the 8th seed.
- Zion Williamson delivered an impressive performance before his injury, and the Lakers clinched a crucial three-pointer courtesy of D'Angelo Russell.
- The Pelicans struggled with their identity, and the Lakers displayed weaknesses in their game, leading to uncertainties ahead of their matchup against Denver.
Iowa nursing homes’ staffing levels are among the nation’s worst: Iowa ranks sixth in the nation for staffing level violations
thegazette.com/health-care-medicine/iowa-nursing-homes-staffing-levels-are-among-the-nations-worst/
FDA warns California restaurants, diners to avoid certain half-shell oysters - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/04/17/fda-warning-california-restaurants-diners-tainted-half-shell-oysters/2411713324993/
Shohei Ohtani's interpreter Ippei Mizuhara out on bond after alleged $16 million theft from MLB star
usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2024/04/12/shohei-ohtani-interpreter-ippei-mizuhara-charges-court-16-million/73304065007/
Quick Glance: Ippei Mizuhara Remains Free Despite Bank Fraud Charges on $25,000 Bond
- Former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani from the Los Angeles Dodgers surrendered to authorities and later appeared before the U.S. District Court.
- Ippei Mizuhara turned himself in on Friday and was subsequently released on an unsecured $25,000 bond, commonly referred to as a signature bond. This arrangement allowed Mizuhara to secure his release without needing to provide any cash or collateral.
- United States Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero also stipulated that Mizuhara must undergo treatment for his gambling addiction related to the sports betting scandal. Prosecutors alleged that he exploited his personal and professional connection with Ohtani to steal over $16 million from the player's bank account by occasionally posing as Ohtani to bankers to cover his gambling expenses.
- On Friday, Mizuhara only responded to the judge's inquiries by answering 'yes' when Audero asked him if he comprehended various aspects of the case and his bond conditions.
I Want My Taxes to Be Used for Our True National Security: Helping People in Need
commondreams.org/opinion/taxes-true-national-security
Could the U.S. force treatment on mentally ill people (again)?: Sixty years ago, America began closing mental hospitals. A growing chorus is blaming that for the ...
npr.org/sections/money/2024/04/16/1244702372/could-the-u-s-force-treatment-on-mentally-ill-people-again
Focus: Soaring insurance costs hit as US buyers finally get a break on car prices
reuters.com/markets/us/soaring-insurance-costs-hit-us-buyers-finally-get-break-car-prices-2024-04-11/
Walnut Creek: Man on BART train dies of suspected drug overdose: First responders tried saving the man by administering Narcan
mercurynews.com/2024/04/13/walnut-creek-man-on-bart-train-dies-of-suspected-drug-overdose/
Biden could lose key Cabinet secretary to California governor’s race: Health Secretary Xavier Becerra, the former California attorney general ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/09/biden-cabinet-secretary-california-governors-race-00151407
Heat protections for indoor California workers in limbo after Newsom abandons rules
pbs.org/newshour/politics/heat-protections-for-indoor-california-workers-in-limbo-after-newsom-abandons-rules
U.S. Coast Guard cutter Narwhal open for tours in Dana Point Harbor: The ship will be docked Saturday at the Ocean Institute for the public to explore.
ocregister.com/2024/04/12/u-s-coast-guard-cutter-narwhal-open-for-tours-in-dana-point-harbor/
If O.J. Simpson's assets go to court, Goldman, Brown families could be first in line
apnews.com/article/oj-simpson-liable-estate-goldman-brown-6a6bfb5fec449adfe469d918b41ceda7
Quick Glance: O.J. Simpson's Failed Attempt at Rebranding
- O.J. Simpson tried unsuccessfully to improve his image through social media.
- Despite attempts at normalization through videos, he could not alter his negative image.
- Expert Bernt Ullmann explains Simpson's lack of remorse, crucial for a successful comeback.
- Simpson's controversial videos further polarized and isolated him from the public.
Fresno lawmaker wants to fortify tortillas with folic acid to help Latino babies | Opinion
sacbee.com/opinion/editorials/article287699505.html
California's quest for America’s highest wage could be victim of past wins: The Golden State has boosted fast food and health care pay. A minimum wage is tougher ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/12/minimum-wage-california-00151870
Curious Bear Forces Closures at California Ski Resort: The bear is thought to have just come out of hibernation and is wandering around in search of food.
newsweek.com/bear-lake-tahoe-skiing-hibernation-1889837
California dairies scramble to guard herds against bird flu: As the avian flu continues to threaten poultry farms and wildlife, are factory farms a sitting duck?
latimes.com/environment/story/2024-04-14/nobody-saw-this-coming-california-dairies-scramble-to-guard-herds-against-bird-flu
What to know about taking abortion pills: Information about medication abortions, including what to expect from the process, especially those living in states ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/11/abortion-pills-usage-symptoms-explained/
Jane Fonda on Politicians Backed by Big Oil: ‘Vote Them Out’: As Big Oil continues to throw millions of dollars to sway public opinion, a clear-eyed Jane Fonda ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/jane-fonda-big-oil-california-gagosian-1235002718/
California faces an unemployment insurance disaster. Newsom has no easy way out | Opinion
sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/article287314010.html
The Cartel on Your Dinner Plate: Mergers and acquisitions have created food oligopolies that are inefficient, barely regulated, unfair, and even dangerous.
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/food-industry-monopoly-power/678005/
30-year-old downtown S.F. gym closes: ‘Never been able to recover’: A Crunch gym in downtown San Francisco is the latest longtime business to fall victim to ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/crunch-gym-close-downtown-19394905.php
Oakland A’s will move to Sacramento for next season: The Oakland A’s have struck a deal to temporarily move the team to Sacramento next season ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/athletics/article/a-s-close-deal-play-sacramento-triple-a-ballpark-19384712.php
Biden administration US ban on menthol cigarettes delayed: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration's proposal to ban menthol flavored cigarettes in the United ...
reuters.com/world/us/biden-administration-us-ban-menthol-cigarettes-delayed-2024-04-01/
Comedian Kathy Griffin is back from the blacklist, still cracking wise: Ahead of show in Napa, comedian Kathy Griffin discusses PTSD, losing her panties and ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/02/comedian-kathy-griffin-is-back-from-the-blacklist-still-cracking-wise/
New Mission Hospital machine uses sound waves to vaporize liver tumors: The Mission Viejo hospital is the first in California to have the new technology.
ocregister.com/2024/04/01/new-mission-hospital-machine-uses-sound-waves-to-vaporize-liver-tumors/
California colleges provide abortion pills but many fail to make students aware: Despite a law mandating that they offer the pills, many campus health clinics ...
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/04/1242597516/california-campus-abortion-pills-access
Richmond auditor says meals tax changes good enough for now: But the head of a Richmond restaurant group says the changes the city has made so far "aren't ...
richmond.com/news/local/government-politics/richmond-restaurants-meals-tax-finance-department-audit/article_0d164d58-f812-11ee-a062-17c26623701b.html
California COVID hospitalizations and deaths hit record lows: California is witnessing a dramatic decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths that is ...
sfchronicle.com/health/article/california-covid-hospitalizations-deaths-hit-19392284.php
Mark Taper Forum to reopen, but for CTG the path ahead is rough: CTG Artistic Director Snehal Desai and Managing Director Meghan Pressman lay out a tentative ...
latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2024-04-01/mark-taper-forum-closing-ctg-center-theatre-group-alex-edelman
Paid articlePaid FAFSA nightmare holds Bay Area universities hostage as college acceptance deadline nears
mercurynews.com/2024/04/11/fafsa-delays-impact-bay-area-universities-as-college-acceptance-deadline-approaches/
Doll drive gives Black foster children ‘something to love’ while supporting laws to protect moms
sacbee.com/news/equity-lab/representation/article287521385.html
California Attorney General Rob Bonta visits the border, touts action on fentanyl crisis
sacbee.com/news/politics-government/capitol-alert/article287487890.html
Overdosing on chemo: A common gene test could save hundreds of lives each year: A recent survey found that only 3% of U.S. oncologists routinely order the tests ...
bostonherald.com/2024/04/01/overdosing-on-chemo-a-common-gene-test-could-save-hundreds-of-lives-each-year/
Lakers, without LeBron James, lose Anthony Davis before falling to Minnesota: With James out with flu-like symptoms and Davis leaving with an eye injury after ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/07/lakers-without-lebron-james-lose-anthony-davis-before-falling-to-minnesota/
For patients with disabilities, this doctor prioritizes independence — and fun: Sometimes health care means being able to go out and watch a wrestling match ...
npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/03/26/1240827697/for-patients-with-disabilities-this-doctor-prioritizes-independence-and-fun
Quick Glance: Doctor Prioritizes Independence and Fun for Patients with Disabilities
- Kevin Carlson, a WWE fan with cerebral palsy, enjoys wrestling with his medical team.
- Dr. Clarissa Kripke advocates for holistic healthcare for adults with disabilities.
- Healthcare for individuals with disabilities continues to have shortcomings, including inadequate training for doctors and challenges in accessing necessary equipment.
- New federal rules aim to enhance healthcare for adults with developmental disabilities and promote independence.
California may loosen the rules on end of life drugs: Legislation would enable even people without a specific terminal prognosis to come to California to end ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/01/california-assisted-suicide-00149833
Why California’s homeless advocates fear that state’s unhoused crisis might get worse
sacbee.com/news/local/homeless/article287323145.html
An attorney for Sean "Diddy" Combs has responded to the raids that took place at his Los Angeles and Miami homes Monday ... Show more www.goodmorningamerica.com/culture/story/diddys-electronics-seized-homeland-security-raid-108510979
Quick Glance: Firearms Discovered at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' L.A. and Miami Properties, Sources Say
- During searches of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' properties in Los Angeles and Miami, federal agents found firearms, as confirmed by three informed sources on Tuesday. Homeland Security Investigations executed search warrants from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on Monday and confiscated the music mogul's phones in Miami before his planned trip to the Bahamas. According to a source familiar with the matter, Combs is under a federal criminal investigation due to multiple lawsuits filed against him in recent months.
- Reportedly, Combs has been involved in numerous civil lawsuits since November, following a lawsuit from his former romantic partner Cassie, who accused him of physical and sexual abuse over several years. Combs has denied each of the sexual assault allegations, calling them 'sickening.' In February, a former employee who worked for Combs from September 2022 to November 2023 filed a lawsuit alleging sexual harassment, drugging, and threats.
- The cases are ongoing, and Combs has maintained his denial of the allegations. A man arrested on drug charges at a Miami airport on Monday is said to be an associate of Combs. Brendan Paul, 25, was arrested at the Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport on suspicion of possessing suspected cocaine and suspected marijuana candy. Court records indicated that Paul was released on bond on Tuesday.
A 19-year-old man in an apparent mental health crisis called 911 on himself and approached an officer while carrying a kitchen knife, according to police.
OKC Thunder is back in NBA Playoffs, but which play-in team would be scariest foe?
oklahoman.com/story/sports/nba/thunder/2024/04/14/okc-thunder-nba-playoffs-possible-opponent-matchup-ranking-western-conference-play-in-teams/73320632007/
S.F. officials back California bill to expand methadone access: San Francisco officials are pushing for a change to state law to expand the types of clinics that ...
sfchronicle.com/politics/article/california-methadone-bill-19405931.php
There’s more to the economy than unemployment rates: Neither the state nor coastal Southern California have fully recovered from the pandemic ...
sbsun.com/2024/04/04/theres-more-to-the-economy-than-unemployment-rates/
Sacramento pain doctor sues medical board over probation. ‘Putting my reputation in danger’
sacbee.com/news/local/article287702675.html
California health workers may face cuts in hours, benefits under $25 wage law: Industry lawsuits indicate layoffs and cuts to premium pay and vacation time could ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/15/california-health-workers-may-face-cuts-in-hours-benefits-under-25-wage-law/
California doctor gets life-saving lung transplant after NBC News report: After NBC News reported on a new transplant technique for lung cancer ...
nbcnews.com/health/cancer/california-doctor-lung-transplant-cancer-rcna145551
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