California lawmakers are taking aim at ultra-processed foods — with a new labeling bill. KQED health correspondent Lesley McClurg has more.

California lawmakers are taking aim at ultra-processed foods &mdash; with a new labeling bill. KQED health correspondent Lesley McClurg has more.

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California Lawmakers Take Aim at Ultra-Processed Foods with New Labeling Bill

KQED newscast for Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Fallout continues from the last-minute cancellation of a gubernatorial debate that was scheduled Tuesday on the USC campus... after four candidates of color said the debate criteria unfairly excluded them. KQED’s Scott Shafer reports.

Fallout continues from the last-minute cancellation of a gubernatorial debate that was scheduled Tuesday on the USC campus... after four candidates of color said the debate criteria unfairly excluded them. KQED&rsquo;s Scott Shafer reports.

Fallout Continues From Last-Minute Cancellation of Gubernational Debate

KQED newscast for Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM

California Lawmakers Take Aim at Ultra-Processed Foods with New Labeling Bill

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