How a sword and SWAT standoff sparked fury over Michigan mental health crisis
Ruben Peeler’s downstairs neighbor and landlords knew he needed help — help they couldn’t provide. So they did…
Dense tree barriers to cut air pollution are coming to West Oakland
Thick plantings of particulate-guzzling-and pollution blocking trees are coming to West Oakland next month. The Prescott Greening project…
Should higher earners still make 401(k) catch‑up contributions?
Since 2002, retirement savers age 50 and over have had the option of making “catch-up” contributions to their…
Texas Tech medical school cancels talk on health, ethical considerations in late-pregnancy abortions
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center canceled a scheduled talk by an OB-GYN who has provided abortion care…
California mountain lions are now considered ‘threatened,’ but only in certain regions
Just weeks after a mountain lion wandered into San Francisco, state officials voted to permanently protect populations of…
Nevada hit with $447K fine for continued delays in mental health care for defendants
Nevada will pay $447,000 in court-ordered fines for continued delays in providing mental health care to criminal defendants…
Desperate for doctors: Michigan looks to expand who can provide care
Faced with severe worker shortages of doctors, dentists and other health care professionals, Michigan is considering filling the…
Residents of a polluted California town pinned hopes on new state rules. They’re still waiting
Residents of Kettleman City live surrounded by pollution. Farms spray pesticides on almond and pistachio trees in this…