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![The protestors pushed Kalra to support a bill that would ban child marriage in California. The protestors pushed Kalra to support a bill that would ban child marriage in California.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/SJM-L-CHAININ-0718-7_ad75f7.jpg?w=121)
Survivors of child marriage hold ‘chain-in’ protest outside South Bay legislator’s office
The protestors pushed Kalra to support a bill that would ban child marriage in California.
![The new report reveals that life expectancy for US women is the lowest it’s been in nearly two decades – since 2006. The new report reveals that life expectancy for US women is the lowest it’s been in nearly two decades – since 2006.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cnn-L19jb21wb25lbnRzL2ltYWdlL2luc3RhbmNlcy9jbHlxOWU1YnEwMDAyM2I2bGMybjZpbzUw-L19jb21wb25lbnRzL2FydGljbGUvaW5zdGFuY2VzL2NseXE4aWUyNzAwMHdkaXFoaHAwbWNvZHA.jpg?w=132)
These are the states that rank highest and lowest for women’s health in new report
The new report reveals that life expectancy for US women is the lowest it’s been...
![State could lose out on more huge sums this summer due to poor communication and botched parent outreach. State could lose out on more huge sums this summer due to poor communication and botched parent outreach.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/061424_Healthy-Food-Access_JG_CM-01.jpg?w=135)
Opinion: How California missed out on $1 billion to feed kids during pandemic
State could lose out on more huge sums this summer due to poor communication and...
![Here are four unique programs libraries have to offer, from tool loans to seeds. Here are four unique programs libraries have to offer, from tool loans to seeds.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/book_loan.jpg?w=88)
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Check this out: Bay Area libraries offer unique services, tools, items to take home
Here are four unique programs libraries have to offer, from tool loans to seeds.
![There are some great art installations to be seen at libraries in San Jose, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Redwood City and San Francisco. There are some great art installations to be seen at libraries in San Jose, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Redwood City and San Francisco.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/MAG-L-BOOKART-702.jpg?w=132)
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Literary art: 5 amazing art installations to see at Bay Area libraries in San Jose, Lafayette and more
There are some great art installations to be seen at libraries in San Jose, Walnut...
![Parents can claim a New Year's Eve baby as a dependent for the year, even though they were only there for a day of it. Parents can claim a New Year's Eve baby as a dependent for the year, even though they were only there for a day of it.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cct-mrdad-0219.jpg?w=133)
Opinion: Incentives matter in our society, even when making babies
Parents can claim a New Year's Eve baby as a dependent for the year, even...
![Smart travelers know that doing “stupid” things abroad can not only be disrespectful and embarrassing, but it can put you at risk of being arrested, hurt or the victim of crime. Smart travelers know that doing “stupid” things abroad can not only be disrespectful and embarrassing, but it can put you at risk of being arrested, hurt or the victim of crime.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/cnn-L19jb21wb25lbnRzL2ltYWdlL2luc3RhbmNlcy9jbHh5b2t6dzYwMDAwMmU2YTdkdGl1c3F4-L19jb21wb25lbnRzL2FydGljbGUvaW5zdGFuY2VzL2NseHluazBjdTAwNDk2NHFoNmx3aTY3azY.jpg?w=140)
How to avoid the ‘stupid American’ stereotype while traveling abroad
Smart travelers know that doing “stupid” things abroad can not only be disrespectful and embarrassing,...
![Dom Parrish didn't start wrestling until her sister's heart attack as a seventh-grader. Now they inspire each other. Dom Parrish didn't start wrestling until her sister's heart attack as a seventh-grader. Now they inspire each other.](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/USA04795.jpg?w=132)
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Olympics: How Scotts Valley wrestler Dom Parrish overcame family tragedy to rise up U.S. wrestling ranks
Dom Parrish didn't start wrestling until her sister's heart attack as a seventh-grader. Now they...
![Wildflowers at Carrizo Plain National Monument, ... Wildflowers at Carrizo Plain National Monument, ...](https://www.eastbaytimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Desert-Candles-Carrizo-Plai.jpg?w=132)
The town that is pure California perfection
SLO has small-town charm. And for those in search of the original California dream, this...
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Letters: Smartphone ban | Scapegoating Chevron | State leads
East Bay Times Letters to the Editor for June 23, 2024