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Daily Edition for Thursday, May 30, 2019

Good morning! After an emotional morning, the California Assembly passed one of the most high-profile bills of the year—a measure that would make it harder for police to legally justify killing a civilian. More on that below, but first here are your top California health stories of the day.

Daily Edition for Friday, May 24, 2019

Good morning! A bill on police officers’ use of deadly force picked up an important co-sponsor this week, which all but ensures that it will land on the governor’s desk. More on that below, but first here are some of your other top California health stories for the day.

Daily Edition for Thursday, May 23, 2019

Good morning! Gov. Gavin Newsom has named noted psychiatrist Dr. Tom Insel as California’s “mental health czar.” Read more about Insel and the position below, but firs there are some of your other top California health stories for the day.

Daily Edition for Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Good morning! California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s expanded rule that protects health care worker who don’t want to perform certain procedures for moral or religious reasons. More on that below, but first here are your other top California health stories for the day.

Daily Edition for Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Good morning! A panel discussion between advocates and a state lawmaker about California’s mental health system was summed up by state Sen. Jim Beall when he said, “We need to start from scratch.” More on that below, but first here are some of your other top California health stories for the day.

Daily Edition for Monday, May 20, 2019

Good morning! Big industry players are trying to snuff out bills that would make California the first state to ban flavored tobacco products. Will they be successful? More on that below, but first, here are some of your other top California health stories for the day.

Daily Edition for Friday, May 17, 2019

Good morning! Gov. Gavin Newsom is arguing that Hollywood companies should “come back home” following recent moves by Southern states to limit abortion. More on that below, but first here are some of your top California health care stories for the day.

Daily Edition for Thursday, May 16, 2019

Good morning! Want to find how hospitals nears you ranked in new safety and quality ratings from Leapfrog Group? USA Today has a tool for you to search your area health systems. More on that below, but first  here are some of your top California health stories for the day.