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Uber, Lyft threaten $60 million California ballot measure

By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press

The companies' team-up comes as California lawmakers debate a bill that would make it harder to classify workers as independent contractors instead of employees.

Why doctors are increasingly prescribing nature

By Cat Wise, Jason Kane

As rates of chronic disease among children have skyrocketed over the past few decades, pediatricians have increasingly looked for solutions beyond the clinic. Sometimes that means actually prescribing time outside. Special correspondent Cat Wise reports from Oakland on the medical…

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Harris and Sanders set for 2020 showdown in delegate-rich California

By Michael R. Blood, Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press

Both candidates are in the state this week to address Democratic Party leaders in San Francisco.

As rivals head to California, Biden chooses New Hampshire

By Bill Barrow, Associated Press

The former vice president is choosing carefully when to appear alongside the candidates who are trying to upend him, and he's keeping a distance, at least publicly, from the party machinery.

California governor signs law to limit shootings by police

By Don Thompson, Associated Press

The measure will change California's existing lethal force standards to require that deadly force may only be used when necessary.

WATCH: California sues to block Trump rule limiting benefits for immigrants

By Don Thompson, Associated Press

The lawsuit from California and three other states challenges new Trump administration rules blocking green cards for many immigrants who use public assistance including Medicaid, food stamps and housing vouchers.

Wet weather doesn't end climate change risk to Colorado River

By Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press

For the seven states relying on the Colorado River, climate change means a future with increasingly less water for farms and cities.

Why California is struggling to provide adequate mental health care

By Byrhonda Lyons, Jocelyn Wiener, CalMatters

With more Americans seeking treatment for mental health issues, lawmakers and the U.S. health care system are having trouble keeping up. People with severe mental illnesses who don't find adequate health care often end up on the streets or behind…

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Gilroy shooter had 'target list,' FBI says

By Associated Press

The gunman in the California mass shooting a compiled a list of nationwide religious institutions, federal buildings, courthouses and both major political parties, prompting the FBI to open a domestic terrorism investigation into the case.

Trump, Republicans sue California over candidates' tax return law

By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press

The law signed last week by Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom requires candidates for president and governor to release five years of tax returns to appear on the state's primary ballot, but the requirement does not extend to the general election.