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Editorial coverage from the Ontario USA Wire newsroom.

Health
Can social media bans protect young people’s mental health? Early research suggests that bans aren’t the answer
The year 2026 has been an expensive one for social media platforms.
SyndicatedAri Lightman, Professor of Digital Media and Marketing, Carnegie Mellon UniversityOct 16, 20266 min read
Government
New California laws arise from latest legislative skirmishes in endless ‘tort wars’
The state Capitol is an arena where lobbyists for thousands of interest groups battle over issues that mostly involve money — very often big money.
SyndicatedDan WaltersOct 16, 20263 min read
Real Estate
There’s a $11.25 billion housing bond on the ballot this November. Here’s what you should know
In summary
SyndicatedMarisa KendallOct 16, 20264 min read
Business
Republicans are spending millions to oust a Democrat who won by 187 votes. Should he worry?
In summary
SyndicatedMaya C. MillerOct 16, 20268 min read
Technology
Big Tech and Big Business are spending millions to block progressives on the California ballot
In summary
SyndicatedKate WolffeOct 16, 20267 min read
Government
California falls short on Medi-Cal fraud, state report says
In summary
SyndicatedJocelyn WienerOct 16, 20261 min read
Real Estate
People — not computers — should be deciding if my family can rent a home
Guest Commentary written by
SyndicatedDillon ForstOct 16, 20264 min read
Government
California files its 100th lawsuit against Trump, this time over ICE at courthouses
In summary
SyndicatedNigel DuaraOct 15, 20261 min read
Government
Trump sues California over allegations of noncitizens registering to vote
In summary
SyndicatedJeanne Kuang and Ana B. IbarraOct 15, 20264 min read
Community
This landmark California brewery was slated for closure: Instead it’s returning to its roots
In summary
SyndicatedDeborah BrennanOct 15, 20263 min read
Community
Información para los pacientes: Estos son los mejores consejos sobre cómo optar por no compartir tus datos
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SyndicatedAlex RosenblatOct 15, 20265 min read
Health
MyChart y un importante hospital me dijeron que podía optar por no compartir mis datos de salud. Pero no me lo pusieron fácil
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SyndicatedAlex RosenblatOct 15, 202624 min read