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This Is Your Endocrine System

Hormones may not seem like a big deal, until they dramatically change. Think about puberty, menopause, pregnancy, or some other moment in life marked by physical, mental, and/or emotional upheaval. Your body’s endocrine system is the infrastructure responsible for manifesting these life-altering hormonal shifts. However, most of the time, this system is geared toward more…


Sheriff’s Department Calls on Newsom to Keep Funding for Protecting Children From Online Predators

SACRAMENTO—The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department announced on April 26 asking state residents to pressure Gov. Gavin Newsom to retain funding for a task force that works to protect children from sexual predators and internet exploitation. Sheriff authorities said Newsom excluded funding for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force in his proposed 2022–2023 budget. Currently,…


Democratic Lawmaker’s Effort to Amend California’s Prop. 47 Fails

The effort of a Democratic lawmaker to amend Proposition 47 failed for the fifth time in the Assembly Public Safety Committee in a 2–5 vote as the state crime trend persists.  “I guess we really are dependent on Batman to bring accountability and justice. Perhaps maybe we should call the Avengers too,” the author of…


California Expands Medi-Cal to Adults 50 and Older, Regardless of Immigration Status

California will extend Medi-Cal health care coverage to more than 185,000 residents 50 years and older, regardless of their immigration status starting May 1. “This is an investment in our people, our economy, and our future,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in an April 29 statement. This Medi-Cal coverage extension was a part of Assembly Bill…


UK to Regulate Streaming Platforms Such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video

Global streaming giants such as Netflix, Apple TV+, and Amazon Prime Video will fall under the jurisdiction of the UK’s broadcasting regulator as the government seeks to update its regulatory framework. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media, and Sport (DCMS) said the move is to protect UK audiences from “harmful material” and to enable audiences to make…


Newport Beach to Ban New Tattoo Shops from Coastal, Storefront Areas in City

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—Newport Beach is taking steps to ban tattoo parlors from waterfront and storefront areas to “maintain the quality and character of the community,” according to a recent staff report. The city council approved on April 26 the first reading of an ordinance that would ban new tattoo parlors from operating in coastal waterfront and…


Flawed CDC Study Wrongly Concludes COVID Vaccines Safe in Pregnancy

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) earlier this spring recommended women who are pregnant, recently pregnant, who are trying to become pregnant now or who might become pregnant in the future get the COVID-19 vaccine. The CDC made the recommendation after concluding, in a Jan. 7 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, that data support the safety of COVID…


5 Best Hiking Trails in the US

Ready for your next adventure? Believe it or not, an out-of-this-world trip might not be too far from your own backyard. Hiking trails across the United States from Arizona to Alaska offer easy access to some of the most incredible views on earth. Today, we’re highlighting five stand-out trails that are designed for weekend warriors…


Families Should Guard Against ‘Sextortion’ Schemes Targeting Boys: San Diego FBI

SAN DIEGO—The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in San Diego warned parents and caregivers on April 28 about an increase in “sextortion” incidents involving children, especially teenage boys. According to the FBI, the agency has received more reports of adults posing as young girls coercing boys through social media to produce sexual images and videos, and…


Los Angeles Votes to Create Online Portal for Tenants in Rent-Stabilized Units

LOS ANGELES—The Los Angeles City Council took steps on April 29 to create an online public portal for tenants in rent-stabilization units to see information about their units and dispute the rent amount if needed. Councilwoman Nithya Raman, who introduced the motion, said the majority of apartments in Los Angeles are covered by the city’s…