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Employers haven’t a clue how their drug benefits are managed
A KFF survey indicates how little employers understand PBMs and their pricing policies.
Biden administration races to shell out billions for clean energy as election nears
Biden wants to establish a legacy for climate action that includes locking in a trajectory for reducing the nation’s planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions.
Millions lose power every year because of extreme weather. Here’s how we could prevent it
"Bottom line, America’s grid is janky and outdated."
Bay Area job gains in September produce nearly half of state’s growth
The Bay Area produced several thousand jobs during September.
US to probe Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ system after pedestrian killed in low visibility conditions
The agency said that in addition to the pedestrian’s death, another crash involved an injury.
Wealthier Americans are driving retail spending and powering US economy
Wealthier consumers, boosted by strong gains in income, home equity and stock market wealth, have increasingly driven American spending.
Martinez’s ‘Mighty Sisters’ spread sustainable practices, one small but mighty step at a time
Bronwyn Kopacek and Claire Martinez’s Mighty Market offers a variety of natural bath and skin care products.
Prop 36: Is ‘mass treatment’ a fantasy?
Good morning, Inequality Insights readers. I’m Wendy Fry. Californians are set to vote next month on Proposition 36, which aims to reduce drug-related crimes by steering repeat offenders toward treatment rather than prison. The ballot initiative would al
Los Gatos council set to repeal all-electric requirement for new buildings
Majority supports maintaining some restrictions on appliance emissions.
‘Nothing less than a miracle:’ How one Bay Area woman snagged Italy’s new digital nomad visa
For those willing to invest time, effort and not inconsiderable amounts of money, the rewards can be life-changing, according to one lucky recipient of a digital nomad visa.
Probe launched into Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ system after pedestrian killed in low visibility conditions
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says in documents that it opened the probe on Thursday after the company reported four crashes when Teslas encountered sun glare, fog and airborne dust.
Who’s fueling California’s congressional money race
With Democrats firmly in control of statewide offices and the Legislature, California isn’t often seen as a “battleground state.” But California could decide which party controls Congress — and both parties and their allies are spending tens of millions
We fact-checked the ads about Proposition 33, California’s rent control ballot measure.
The Yes and No on 33 campaigns have collectively spent more than $140 million. CalMatters fact checked some of the more pervasive claims made by both sides.
Outside groups are spending millions in California’s swing U.S. House races. Will it make a difference?
Campaigns in California’s hottest congressional races are being boosted by outside groups. That money is on top of fundraising by the candidates, where Democrats are besting Republicans.
California banned college legacy admissions. Will it change who gets in?
A new state law bans private colleges from considering an applicant’s ties to family members who are alumni or donors. California’s public universities don’t use legacy admissions.
Miss Manners: Is there a way to tell them this was a horrible gift for my kids?
Plus: They try to force me to talk with their little grandchildren.
Today in History: October 18, American shatters long jump world record by nearly two feet
American Bob Beamon shattered the previous long jump world record by nearly two feet, leaping 29 feet, 2 1/4 inches (8.90 meters) at the Summer Olympics in Mexico City.
Dear Abby: I’m a singer and I’m upset my husband chose another girl for his band
She has made it clear she doesn't like me.