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California may require labels on pot products to warn of mental health risks

California may require labels on pot products to warn of mental health risks

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Liz Kirkaldie says her grandson’s marijuana use led to his schizophrenia diagnosis. She says she’s skeptical the labels will work, “But if it helps even one person? Great.” Beth LaBerge/KQED hide caption toggle caption Beth LaBerge/KQED Liz Kirkaldie says her grandson’s marijuana use led to his schizophrenia diagnosis. She says she’s skeptical the labels will …

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California lawmakers ramp up efforts to become a sanctuary state for abortion rights

California lawmakers ramp up efforts to become a sanctuary state for abortion rights

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California Assembly member Buffy Wicks, a Democrat, speaks on the chamber floor in January 2020. In 2019, on the 46th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, she told the story of her own abortion. Krishnia Parker/California State Assembly Democratic Caucus hide caption toggle caption Krishnia Parker/California State Assembly Democratic Caucus California Assembly member Buffy Wicks, a …

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California debates opening supervised sites for people to use drugs

California debates opening supervised sites for people to use drugs

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A man uses a safe injection site in New York City in January. A bill in California would allow pilot sites in San Francisco, Oakland and Los Angeles. Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Kent Nishimura/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images A man uses a safe injection site in New …

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