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May 2023
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Inside Carmel-by-the-Sea's Address Contr...

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Fentanyl Deaths Up in California, New Data Show

New Federal data show overdose deaths in California up slightly, and drug policy experts say lasting change requires lawmakers to examine and treat underlying causes of addiction. Meanwhile, a bill to create a task force is now advancing at the State Capitol.

Reporter: Stephanie O’Neill Patison, KFF Health News

Carmel-by-the Sea Addresses Its Addresses

The city of Carmel-by-the-Sea is known for its quaint shops, movie star residents and bohemian quirkiness. It’s that bohemian quirkiness that's causing a controversy in the coastal village. Last fall a group of residents asked the city to change a one hundred year old tradition.

Reporter: Doug McKnight, KAZU

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