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Abortion is still legal in California. Here are answers to questions about access in the state.
Find answers to questions about California’s protections for abortion access for both in and out-of-state residents, what abortion options exist in the state and more.
June 24, 2022
California tax relief: What’s in the tentative deal
After weeks of talks, state lawmakers are told there is a tentative agreement on California gas tax relief between Gov. Newsom and legislative leaders. It includes refunds of as much as $1,050, but officials caution that the deal isn’t final.
June 24, 2022
Here's where abortions will likely be banned or strictly limited post Roe
With the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, abortion bans in many states will kick in. Here are the states with laws with abortion bans and restrictions in place.
June 24, 2022
How California created the nation’s easiest abortion access — and why it’s poised to go further
California once criminalized abortion. Now it's the US leader on abortion rights, and may become a 'sanctuary' for out-of-state seekers.
June 24, 2022
Live updates: The Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
In a 6-3 vote along ideological lines, the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a strict Mississippi abortion law. It also overturned Roe v. Wade, the 50-year-old case that was the basis for legal abortion across the United States.
June 24, 2022
Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, reversing Roe v. Wade, the court's five-decade-old decision that guaranteed a woman's right to obtain an abortion.
Get a closer look at spiders at UC Davis 'Eight-Legged Encounters' this weekend
Some of the country's top experts on arachnids will be in Davis this Saturday for a family-friendly event featuring exhibits, crafts and live spider specimens that will help demystify the amazing creatures, and even name a new species.
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June 23, 2022
Supreme Court ruling puts target on California gun laws
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning a New York law on concealed carry will likely lead to a challenge of California gun laws.
June 23, 2022
Jan. 6 hearings live updates: Thursday will focus on Trump’s pressure on Pence to reject electoral votes
The Justice Department is not supposed to do the personal political bidding of the president, but that's exactly what Donald Trump asked it to do, according to what we're likely to hear from the committee today.
June 22, 2022
For student parents, graduating in the midst of a pandemic means beating the odds
More than half of parenting college students drop out before attaining a degree. For these families, graduating during a pandemic was a special victory.
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Biden signs gun safety bill into law
June 25, 2022
The president's signing comes just over a month after the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, killed 19 children and two adults.
Reproductive rights in America
With Roe v. Wade overturned, disabled people reflect on how it will impact them
June 25, 2022
Bodily autonomy is a principle of the disability rights movement. With the overturn of Roe v. Wade, people with disabilities worry about how they will be disproportionately affected.
What's Making Us Happy: Recommendations From 'Pop Culture Happy Hour'
What to watch, read and listen to this weekend
June 25, 2022
Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: two great newsletters, FX's The Bear, and more.
Uvalde elementary school shooting
Graduating Uvalde High School class remembers those killed in mass shooting
June 25, 2022
School officials praised the students for their strength and resilience through three COVID-19 pandemic years, three changes of principals and then the May 14 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.
House Jan. 6 committee hearings
The Jan. 6 committee has learned some lessons from previous televised hearings
June 25, 2022
The most telling testimony against the Republican former president has come from Republicans he appointed or who supported him and voted for him (and, in some cases, say they would do so again).
Shots - Health News
Monkeypox outbreak in U.S. is bigger than the CDC reports. Testing is 'abysmal'
June 25, 2022
The testing system set up by the CDC actually deters doctors from ordering a monkeypox test, and many physicians aren't familiar with the disease, resulting in too few tests and little tracking.
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With just 8 abortion clinics, Minnesota may struggle to meet out-of-state demand
June 25, 2022
With the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, Minnesota will be one of the states where abortion remains legally protected. But legal doesn't necessarily mean accessible, advocates warn.
World
At least 18 migrants die in surge to cross Moroccan border fence into Spain's Melilla
June 24, 2022
A spokesperson for the Spanish government's office in Melilla said about 2,000 people tried to enter, but many were stopped by Spanish and Moroccan forces on either side of the border fence.
World
Oslo Pride organizers cancel a parade after a gunman kills 2 and wounds 10
June 24, 2022
Police are investigating the shooting as a possible terrorist attack during the Norwegian capital's annual Pride festival. Investigators said a suspect was arrested.
Health
Juul can keep selling its vaping products in the U.S. — for now
June 24, 2022
The e-cigarette maker had asked a federal appeals court to pause a ban by the Food and Drug Administration that would have required the company to immediately halt its business.
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COVID-19 for vaccines for young children | Sacramento City Councilmember Residency Disputed | Jazz vocalist Vivian Lee performs at the Crocker Art Museum
Today on Insight, we're looking at what parents need to know about COVID-19 vaccines for young children, a Sacramento City Councilmember's residency is disputed and jazz vocalist Vivian Lee performs at the Crocker Art Museum.
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