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Retired SF firefighter's cancer battle death sparks outcry, calls for Blue Shield coverage reforms

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Saturday, June 6, 2026
SF firefighter's cancer death sparks outcry for Blue Shield reform
San Francisco firefighter Ken Jones' cancer death has prompted renewed calls for changes to health insurance coverage for city employees and retirees.
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