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California will restart checking Medi-Cal eligibility California will restart checking Medi-Cal eligibility
Healthcare March 22, 2023

California will restart checking Medi-Cal eligibility

California will soon restart its annual eligibility review for people enrolled in ... more

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California lost 222 big employers in 4 years, 3rd-most in the US California lost 222 big employers in 4 years, 3rd-most in the US
Business June 21, 2024

California lost 222 big employers in 4 years, 3rd-most in the US

The number of big California employers – defined by yours truly as ... more

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Prescriptions for weight loss drugs discriminate against Medicare and Medicaid patients Prescriptions for weight loss drugs discriminate against Medicare and Medicaid patients
Healthcare August 6, 2024

Prescriptions for weight loss drugs discriminate against Medicare and Medicaid patients

Prescriptions for blockbuster drugs that treat diabetes, obesity and heart disease are ... more

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Egg prices will increase 41% this year in the US, according to official forecasts Egg prices will increase 41% this year in the US, according to official forecasts
Economy February 27, 2025

Egg prices will increase 41% this year in the US, according to official forecasts

Not only is the price of eggs still sky-high in the United ... more

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Health officials review tool to track severe obesity in kids Health officials review tool to track severe obesity in kids
Health December 15, 2022

Health officials review tool to track severe obesity in kids

U.S. Health officials have revised a tool to track the rising cases ... more

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Pacific Coast Highway Reopens Ahead of Memorial Day: A Welcome Boost for Latino Workers and Businesses Pacific Coast Highway Reopens Ahead of Memorial Day: A Welcome Boost for Latino Workers and Businesses
Economy May 22, 2025

Pacific Coast Highway Reopens Ahead of Memorial Day: A Welcome Boost for Latino Workers and Businesses

Faster commutes, restored jobs, and renewed access bring economic relief to thousands ... more

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5 facts about Americans and alcohol as ‘Dry January’ begins 5 facts about Americans and alcohol as ‘Dry January’ begins
Health January 4, 2024

5 facts about Americans and alcohol as ‘Dry January’ begins

As Americans hang fresh calendars and debut New Year's resolutions, some will ... more

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Blood on Their Hands: Supreme Court Ruling to Broadly Regulate Carbon Emissions Blood on Their Hands: Supreme Court Ruling to Broadly Regulate Carbon Emissions
Environment July 1, 2022

Blood on Their Hands: Supreme Court Ruling to Broadly Regulate Carbon Emissions

  What did the Supreme Court decide? In a 6-to-3 ruling, the court ... more

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Eating within limited hours can help with weight loss Eating within limited hours can help with weight loss
Health April 23, 2024

Eating within limited hours can help with weight loss

A number of studies have suggested that eating only during a limited ... more

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300 companies commit to hiring more Latinos 300 companies commit to hiring more Latinos
Labor March 1, 2023

300 companies commit to hiring more Latinos

Over 300 companies including Nike, IBM, and Airbnb have signed on to ... more

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Don’t wait for a holiday surge. Now is a good time to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines Don’t wait for a holiday surge. Now is a good time to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines
Health November 12, 2024

Don’t wait for a holiday surge. Now is a good time to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines

If you missed the early fall push for flu and COVID-19 vaccines, ... more

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Ginger: Benefits, Uses, Myths, and Warnings Ginger: Benefits, Uses, Myths, and Warnings
Health March 2, 2025

Ginger: Benefits, Uses, Myths, and Warnings

Ginger is anything but subtle. Whether in powder form, fresh, or as ... more

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Oaxaca Slip-On: Adidas Sued for Plagiarism Oaxaca Slip-On: Adidas Sued for Plagiarism
Labor August 7, 2025

Oaxaca Slip-On: Adidas Sued for Plagiarism

The government of Oaxaca, led by Governor Salomón Jara Cruz, announced that ... more

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How to Improve Mental Health in Your Community: 4 Proven Methods How to Improve Mental Health in Your Community: 4 Proven Methods
Health April 27, 2025

How to Improve Mental Health in Your Community: 4 Proven Methods

  Explore practical ways to build strong relationships, manage stress, set personal goals, ... more

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Rates of Depression, Anxiety and Loneliness are Rising in Young People Rates of Depression, Anxiety and Loneliness are Rising in Young People
Mental Health May 6, 2023

Rates of Depression, Anxiety and Loneliness are Rising in Young People

Back in 2017, psychologist Jean Twenge set off a firestorm in the ... more

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Why Vacations Are Essential for Mental Health, Not Just a Luxury Why Vacations Are Essential for Mental Health, Not Just a Luxury
Health July 19, 2025

Why Vacations Are Essential for Mental Health, Not Just a Luxury

Time off isn’t indulgent—it’s a vital tool for well-being, happiness, and long-term ... more

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The Uncomfortable Truth: Why Some Men Struggle with Women’s Strong Emotions The Uncomfortable Truth: Why Some Men Struggle with Women’s Strong Emotions
Mental Health June 24, 2023

The Uncomfortable Truth: Why Some Men Struggle with Women’s Strong Emotions

Some men may get uncomfortable and withdraw when women have strong feelings. ... more

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Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky Announces New Interim Housing Project at 2377 Midvale Ave Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky Announces New Interim Housing Project at 2377 Midvale Ave
Housing March 26, 2024

Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky Announces New Interim Housing Project at 2377 Midvale Ave

LOS ANGELES - Today, Los Angeles City Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky unveiled plans ... more

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How Founders of Fast-Growth Companies Make Time for Balance and Self-Care How Founders of Fast-Growth Companies Make Time for Balance and Self-Care
Mental Health September 2, 2023

How Founders of Fast-Growth Companies Make Time for Balance and Self-Care

No, not employee wellness. No benefit plan needed. We're talking about you, ... more