Mass shootings can be contagious, research showsJanuary 24, 2023It may not be a coincidence that several mass shootings took place in a few days. Research shows perpetrators are often inspired by media coverage of other shootings.
State GovernmentProgressive lawmakers push for tax on California billionaires’ overall net worthJanuary 24, 2023 | Nicole NixonArt, property, stocks, cash and investments owned by Californians worth more than $50 million could be subject to a wealth tax proposed by Assembly member Alex Lee (D-San Jose).
At least 18 dead in 3 days after mass shootings in California devastate 2 communitiesJanuary 24, 2023The shootings in Monterey Park and Half Moon Bay, two towns just hundreds of miles apart in California, share devastating similarities.
7 people have been killed in 2 related shootings in Half Moon Bay, CaliforniaJanuary 23, 2023Four people were killed at a mushroom farm and three at a trucking firm in Half Moon Bay, Calif., about 30 miles south of San Francisco. A suspect has been arrested, officials said.
Latino teens are deputized as health educators to sway the unvaccinatedJanuary 23, 2023Some community health groups are training Latino teens to conduct outreach and education, particularly in places where covid vaccine fears linger.
Race and EquitySacramento’s Asian American community holds a vigil to honor Monterey Park shooting victimsJanuary 23, 2023 | Sarah Mizes-TanIn the wake of the shooting on the eve of Lunar New Year, state legislators are calling for stricter gun laws.
New details emerge in the Monterey Park, California shooting that left 11 deadJanuary 23, 2023Authorities say they are searching for a motive for the deadly mass shooting that took place over the weekend in a city east of Los Angeles at the beginning of the Lunar New Year.
State GovernmentUniversity of California planning to expand outreach at 65 California community collegesJanuary 23, 2023Seeking to recruit more transfer students, UC identified 65 colleges where it wants to deepen existing partnerships.
Health CareIs it time for a reality check on rapid COVID tests?January 22, 2023At-home rapid tests have become a staple of COVID-19 precautions, but some experts worry that people are relying too much on these tests and that's creating a false sense of security.
Health CareTherapy by chatbot? The promise and challenges in using AI for mental healthJanuary 22, 2023Some companies and researchers think smart computers might eventually help with provider shortages in mental health, and some consumers are already turning to chatbots to build "emotional resilience."