April 28, 2025

Health

How the state sent Californians’ personal health data to LinkedIn

The state’s health insurance exchange transmitted pregnancy and domestic abuse data during a marketing campaign. It is reviewing its website practices.

By Tomas Apodaca and Colin Lecher • April 28, 2025

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Mental Health

They called for urgent help with a mentally ill loved one. Why California police refused

Police agencies — under scrutiny and worried about their own liability — increasingly won't respond to someone in a mental health crisis unless that person is committing a crime. So who will transport people in psychosis to get help? And who will keep those around them safe?

By Lee Romney • April 28, 2025