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ORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Sick of setting your clocks forward and backward every year? You could soon be in luck, because some Oregon legislators are trying to save you the trouble. A bill proposing that the state should abolish the one-hour change from standard to...

The California Sleep Society mourns the death of the Allan Rechtschaffen, PhD.

Dear CSS Members: You may be aware of the Phillips recall of certain PAP devices.  We understand that this recall has placed a burden on sleep center staff and patients alike. From various sources, the CSS has gathered an array of information regarding the recall and...

On Wednesday, July 10, 2020, SB-328, authored by Senator Anthony J. Portantino passed the State Assembly Education Committee.  SB-328 addresses the significant public health crisis of sleep-deprived teens by requiring high schools in California to start no earlier...

On Sunday, October 13, 2020, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation to mandate later start times at most public schools.  Thank you to all members who supported this Bill along the way.

Dear California Sleep Society Members and Colleagues: As we navigate these uncharted health and economic times, the CSS Board of Directors convened an emergency meeting to assess the COVID-19 circumstances.  As always, our patients are our top priority.  The BOD has...

One of the best ways students can prepare for success this school year is to commit to getting the healthy sleep they need to learn, function and grow. Yet, more than half of parents (57%) with school-age children say that they have a child or teen who does not get...

The last several years have seen intense debate about the issue of transitioning between standard and daylight saving time. In the United States, the annual advance to daylight saving time in spring, and fall back to standard time in autumn, is required by law...