Sacramento RegionAs temperatures rise, is California doing enough to keep its farmworkers safe?March 30, 2026 | Sarit Laschinsky | Andrew GarciaCalifornia was the first state in the country to pass heat regulations to protect agricultural workers in 2005. But a lack of resources to enforce these protections means many workers may not be informed, or know how or where to file a complaint. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia jury finds Meta, Google liable for teen’s mental distress in landmark social media trialMarch 26, 2026The jury awarded a family $3 million in the closely-watched case over Facebook and YouTube addiction.
Health CareCalifornia is spending hundreds of millions on heat. Will it ever be a public health priority?March 19, 2026As heat becomes a year-round reality, California is often still responding like it’s an emergency.
