Social media companies could soon be liable in California if their products or services lead children to harms like eating disorders or depression.

KCBS Radio's Mike DeWald reports it's the latest effort in the state aimed at reining in tech.

Social media companies could soon be liable in California if their products or services lead children to harms like eating disorders or depression.
KCBS Radio's Mike DeWald reports it's the latest effort in the state aimed at reining in tech.

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A push to make social media sites more kid-friendly may be a one-sided effort

It is likely a majority of Americans had never heard of Juneteenth nor knew of it's significance a decade ago.

 In 2021 it became a federal holiday, under President Joe Biden. KCBS Radio's news anchor Pat Thurston spoke with Kenneth C. Davis to  discuss Juneteenth. 

It is likely a majority of Americans had never heard of Juneteenth nor knew of it's significance a decade ago.
 In 2021 it became a federal holiday, under President Joe Biden. KCBS Radio's news anchor Pat Thurston spoke with Kenneth C. Davis to  discuss Juneteenth.

'Our second independence day,' How Juneteenth celebrates the end of slavery

There’s been a huge increase in mail theft across the country and not just off your doorstep!

KCBS’ Jennifer Hodges says that’s why a local congressman has introduced legislation to try and tackle it.

There’s been a huge increase in mail theft across the country and not just off your doorstep!
KCBS’ Jennifer Hodges says that’s why a local congressman has introduced legislation to try and tackle it.

Mail Theft is going up across the country

A recent study found that going to bed late is linked to worse mental health, regardless of whether individuals are naturally night owls or early birds. 

Both groups showed higher rates of depression and anxiety when staying up late, with night owls being the most affected. 

To hear more, KCBS Radio's Liz Saint John spoke with Jaime Zeitzer, Professor Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University

A recent study found that going to bed late is linked to worse mental health, regardless of whether individuals are naturally night owls or early birds. 
Both groups showed higher rates of depression and anxiety when staying up late, with night owls being the most affected. 
To hear more, KCBS Radio's Liz Saint John spoke with Jaime Zeitzer, Professor Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University

A push to make social media sites more kid-friendly may be a one-sided effort

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