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Critical Condition - California's Emergency Rooms

Critical Condition - California's Emergency Rooms

Season 13 Episode 2
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Nurse Discusses the Strain on LA Healthcare Workers

Nurse Discusses the Strain on LA Healthcare Workers

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Inside the fight for denied comp for healthcare workers

Inside the fight for denied comp for healthcare workers

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4:19
Freedom House Ambulance: The First Responders

Freedom House Ambulance: The First Responders

Special
28:29
Why Does This California Voter Guide Cost $12 Million?

Why Does This California Voter Guide Cost $12 Million?

Season 2024 Episode 23
1:56
Everything to Know About California's $16 Minimum Wage

Everything to Know About California's $16 Minimum Wage

Season 2024 Episode 24
1:53
Abortion Pill Access Threatened by Lawsuit | SoCal Matters | PBS SoCal

Abortion Pill Access Threatened by Lawsuit | SoCal Matters | PBS SoCal

Season 2024 Episode 27
2:00
Regulating Police Use of Facial Recognition

Regulating Police Use of Facial Recognition

Season 2024 Episode 28
2:00
Why Are SoCal Wildfires Getting Worse?

Why Are SoCal Wildfires Getting Worse?

Season 2024 Episode 29
2:00
Workers Comp Fails CA Firefighters with PTSD

Workers Comp Fails CA Firefighters with PTSD

Season 2024 Episode 36
2:00
Advocates Push Greener Schoolyards to Combat Rising Temperatures

Advocates Push Greener Schoolyards to Combat Rising Temperatures

Season 2024 Episode 38
1:59
The Story Behind 'The Stinkiest Beach in America'

The Story Behind 'The Stinkiest Beach in America'

Season 2024 Episode 40
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Penalties for Assaulting ER Workers

Season 2024 Episode 21

Sacramento lawmakers are considering a bill to increase penalties against those who assault healthcare workers in hospital emergency rooms, which have become increasingly violent workplaces. Ryan Sabalow reports for CalMatters.
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Season 2024 Episode 1
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Private casinos are battling local tribes for the right to operate cardrooms in Southern California.
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