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Effective January 1, 2025, the state’s minimum wage will increase to $16.50 per hour for all employers Effective January 1, 2025, the state’s minimum wage will increase to $16.50 per hour for all employers
Economy December 13, 2024

Effective January 1, 2025, the state’s minimum wage will increase to $16.50 per hour for all employers

In the last election, Californians voted against Proposition 32, which would have ... more

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Is it possible to digital detox? Probably not Is it possible to digital detox? Probably not
Social Media April 16, 2023

Is it possible to digital detox? Probably not

A digital detox requires shelving technology almost entirely: taking a break from ... more

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Alzheimer’s: CA has one of the Highest Estimated Number of Affected Older Residents Alzheimer’s: CA has one of the Highest Estimated Number of Affected Older Residents
Wellness July 28, 2023

Alzheimer’s: CA has one of the Highest Estimated Number of Affected Older Residents

The Eastern and Southeastern U.S. have the country's highest prevalence of Alzheimer's ... more

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With the US, we have the best possible agreement, says Sheinbaum after 90-day tariff pause With the US, we have the best possible agreement, says Sheinbaum after 90-day tariff pause
Economy July 31, 2025

With the US, we have the best possible agreement, says Sheinbaum after 90-day tariff pause

President Claudia Sheinbaum asserted that Mexico maintains the best possible agreement with ... more

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The rebellion of Catholic priests begins: they conduct ceremonies for same-sex couples The rebellion of Catholic priests begins: they conduct ceremonies for same-sex couples
LGBTQ September 21, 2023

The rebellion of Catholic priests begins: they conduct ceremonies for same-sex couples

Several Catholic priests held a ceremony blessing same-sex couples outside Cologne Cathedral ... more

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Gratitude and doubt: The effects of the shutdown linger as families prepare for Thanksgiving Gratitude and doubt: The effects of the shutdown linger as families prepare for Thanksgiving
Economy November 27, 2025

Gratitude and doubt: The effects of the shutdown linger as families prepare for Thanksgiving

  As SNAP benefits stall during the shutdown, families face food insecurity and ... more

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Construction employment is booming; Latinos represent 28% of the workforce Construction employment is booming; Latinos represent 28% of the workforce
Labor January 9, 2024

Construction employment is booming; Latinos represent 28% of the workforce

America's labor market is coming off a boil, but one unexpected corner ... more

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It wasn’t pretty, but it was fair. Thousands of workers march to renegotiate a labor contract. It wasn’t pretty, but it was fair. Thousands of workers march to renegotiate a labor contract.
Labor April 30, 2025

It wasn’t pretty, but it was fair. Thousands of workers march to renegotiate a labor contract.

Yes, it's Los Angeles, the entertainment capital of the world, where, supposedly, ... more

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California legislative ‘drama’ and 2024 climate bills California legislative ‘drama’ and 2024 climate bills
Climate Change September 10, 2024

California legislative ‘drama’ and 2024 climate bills

A slew of environmental bills passed the California Legislature before the legislative ... more

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The majority of single adults are not interested in being struck by Cupid’s arrow The majority of single adults are not interested in being struck by Cupid’s arrow
Relationship February 9, 2023

The majority of single adults are not interested in being struck by Cupid’s arrow

With Valentine's Day around the corner, single Americans have a range of ... more

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More Research Questions the “Social Media Hypothesis” of Mental Health More Research Questions the “Social Media Hypothesis” of Mental Health
Mental Health February 23, 2024

More Research Questions the “Social Media Hypothesis” of Mental Health

Conventional wisdom suggests that using social media promotes poor mental health, especially ... more

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More support for Medicaid recipients during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period More support for Medicaid recipients during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period
Health January 6, 2023

More support for Medicaid recipients during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period

Low-income Californians with health insurance through the state's Medicaid program will have ... more

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Weekly hot yoga reduced depressive symptoms by more than 50 percent Weekly hot yoga reduced depressive symptoms by more than 50 percent
Mental Health October 27, 2023

Weekly hot yoga reduced depressive symptoms by more than 50 percent

New research from Harvard Medical School's Massachusetts General Hospital published in the ... more

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California Care Court initiative will attempt to tackle mental health California Care Court initiative will attempt to tackle mental health
Mental Health March 21, 2024

California Care Court initiative will attempt to tackle mental health

The new initiative, called CARE Court — for Community Assistance, Recovery and ... more

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Study establishes first causal link between anti-trans laws and suicide attempts Study establishes first causal link between anti-trans laws and suicide attempts
Mental Health October 2, 2024

Study establishes first causal link between anti-trans laws and suicide attempts

State laws targeting transgender people made trans and nonbinary young people more ... more

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Cultural and economic factors influence Latinos to develop Alzheimer’s Cultural and economic factors influence Latinos to develop Alzheimer’s
Health October 6, 2023

Cultural and economic factors influence Latinos to develop Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's is the most common type of dementia. According to the Centers ... more

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Trump administration promotes therapy for transgender youth Trump administration promotes therapy for transgender youth
LGBTQ June 4, 2025

Trump administration promotes therapy for transgender youth

Since President Donald Trump returned to office in January, federal policy has ... more

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Experts explain how to tell if you have allergies Experts explain how to tell if you have allergies
Health March 26, 2024

Experts explain how to tell if you have allergies

Spring is here — and if you’re among the estimated one in ... more

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Little Tokyo community rallies behind beloved restaurant facing eviction Little Tokyo community rallies behind beloved restaurant facing eviction
LA December 11, 2023

Little Tokyo community rallies behind beloved restaurant facing eviction

Some members of the Little Tokyo community are hoping to save a ... more