health Planned Parenthood of California loses $300 million in federal funding under court order By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | July 23, 2025 A previous temporary restraining order that blocked the funding cut for all Planned Parenthood health centers expired Monday.
health How the GOP budget bill will affect the cost of California health insurance By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | July 22, 2025 The biggest hit to consumers came by omission: Trump’s budget bill did not extend enhanced subsidies, which will expire at the end of 2025.
California ‘Shocking’ and ‘plain cruel’: Health advocates say Newsom’s Medi-Cal budget could cripple women’s reproductive care By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | May 19, 2025 The governor said Medi-Cal has a growth problem that the state cannot afford.
health Newsom proposes to freeze Medi-Cal enrollment for undocumented immigrants By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | May 14, 2025 The proposal is a bruising blow from Newsom, who ran for governor on the promise of universal health care.
health Trump clawed back billions in federal health grants. Here’s how much California is losing By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | March 27, 2025 The CDC intends to “immediately end” pandemic-era funding, which was scheduled to last in some cases until 2027.
California California made a big bet on producing its own insulin. There’s no ‘date certain’ for delivery By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | March 3, 2025 Governor Gavin Newsom promised a “2024 delivery” for the insulin and it's still not here.
health An Alameda County child tested positive for bird flu. Here’s why this case is different By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | November 19, 2024 The case comes as California grapples with the country’s largest bird flu outbreak among cattle and farmworkers.
Education Gavin Newsom signs ban on artificial food dyes in school snacks and drinks. What to know By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | September 29, 2024 Starting in 2028, six common food dyes will no longer be allowed in food sold at schools because of concerns that they cause behavior and attention problems in some children.
California A new California rule tries to hold down your health care costs By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | April 26, 2024 California now is one of nine states with regulations limiting health care cost increases.
Bay Area They work 80 hours a week for low pay. Now, California’s early-career doctors are joining unions By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | April 8, 2024 Medical residents have a grueling job, typically working 60 to 80 hours a week.