| California Becomes First Sanctuary State for Transgender Youth Seeking Medical Care | | Against a wave of nationwide bills that limit or criminalize gender-affirming care, Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed SB 107, which ensures transgender youth who live elsewhere can access medical care in the state. But the law continues to face fierce opposition from conservatives and faith-based groups. | | |
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| Some Key Questions About Prop. 30 Answered | | The plan to raise the income tax on Californians who make more than $2 million by 1.75% each year to pay for electric-vehicle incentives and wildfire prevention has split Democrats and Gov. Gavin Newsom. | | |
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| In California, Unhealthy Pollution From Wildfire Smoke Has Become Dangerously Common | | A decade ago, about 200,000 Californians lived in areas where they were exposed to extreme smoke. By 2020, 4.5 million did. | | |
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| Western Wildfires Are Making Far Away Storms More Dangerous | | Scientists are finding that Western wildfires can have far-reaching impacts. If they're burning while Central U.S. thunderstorms are forming, the rain and hail can be dramatically more destructive. | | |
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| Hubble’s 1995 Image of a Star Nursery Was Amazing. Take a Look at NASA’s New Version | | The James Webb Space Telescope has captured NASA's most detailed image of the Pillars of Creation that is helping scientists better understand how stars form. | | |
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| Biodiversity Trivia Night with California Academy of Sciences & Deep Look | Tuesday, November 1, 2022 7:00 PM (PT)
KQED and the California Academy of Sciences challenge you to a night of nature-trivia! Join KQED Science reporter Laura Klivans, Academy Curator of Botany Dr. Sarah Jacobs and Co-Directors of the Academy's Thriving California initiative Alison Young and Dr. Rebecca Johnson for questions about local flora and fauna. The event will also feature short videos by Deep Look, KQED’s award-winning wildlife video series that gives viewers a close-up view of the natural world rarely seen with the naked eye. | | |
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