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photo - Woman with Baby Working from Home Video: Women and the Pandemic Economy Vicki Hsieh April 2 2021 An expert panel discusses the ongoing struggles women face in balancing work, family, and health—and steps that can be taken to support working women. Read More
photo - Vaccination Site Video: Vaccinating California Mary Severance March 30 2021 An expert panel discusses the state’s distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, including efforts to address equity concerns and other key challenges. Read More
photo - Students in Line To Have Temperature Taken at School Video: Reopening California’s Schools Mary Severance March 9 2021 An expert panel discusses reopening K–12 schools across the state for in-person instruction amid concerns about equity, learning loss, and physical and mental health. Read More
photo - Teen Sitting at Picnic Table Pandemic or Not, Teen Mental Health Is Fragile Paulette Cha March 4 2021 Teen mental health in California had been declining prior to COVID-19. Stressors from the pandemic may be making things worse. Read More
photo - Prison California’s Prison Population Drops Sharply, but Overcrowding Still Threatens Prisoner Health Heather Harris March 2 2021 The state’s prison population declined by more than 20% in 2020 as authorities took steps to address the COVID-19 pandemic. But some California prisons are still well above capacity, posing potential health risks for prisoners and prison workers. Read More
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