California Gov. Newsom wanted California to cut ties with Walgreens — then federal law got in the way By Samantha Young | Kaiser Health News | April 7, 2023 Federal rules make it difficult for the state to unwind its Medicaid prescription drug agreement, which paid Walgreens $1.5 billion last year.
Business & Finance Life with Money | Which education saving plan makes the most sense for your family? By Nate Levinson | Park Piedmont Advisors | April 6, 2023 [SPONSORED] Aside from all the “stuff” involved with child-rearing, the cost of education can also loom large. Fortunately, there are ways to plan for it.
Business & Finance State child welfare agencies under fire for pocketing foster kids’ Social Security money By Jeanne Kuang | CalMatters | April 6, 2023 A California grandmother fights to retrieve $30,000 taken by San Diego County from her grandchildren’s survivor benefits.
Arts & Entertainment Bay City Books: New books from Bay Area authors By Meg Waite Clayton | Bay City News Foundation | April 3, 2023 Dogs, climate activism, ethical investment, and more from regional authors.
California GOP lawmaker calls for tracking homeless spending, working with Democrats on mental health By Angela Hart | Kaiser Health News | March 30, 2023 State Sen. Roger Niello wants to know whether taxpayers are getting their money’s worth before spending more.
Business & Finance Life with Money | Making sense of recent bank failures By Nick Levinson | Park Piedmont Advisors | March 30, 2023 [SPONSORED] Some context and insight help make sense of the head-spinning economic news these last few weeks.
Bay Area California sees boost in student applications for college financial aid By Ashley A. Smith | EdSource | March 27, 2023 New state law pushes numbers up, following a decline triggered by the pandemic.
Business & Finance Life with Money | What Do the Young People in Your Life Need to Know About Money? By Tom Levinson | Park Piedmont Advisors | March 24, 2023 [SPONSORED] Many adults prefer to avoid money conversations, but the next generation is surprisingly interested – even eager – to talk about it.
Bay Area CalPERS to pay $800 million settlement over claims it misled retirees on costs of long-term care insurance By Adam Ashton | CalMatters | March 20, 2023 Retired California government workers will get tens of thousands of dollars if they give up their long-term care insurance.
Business & Finance Life with Money | New Words for Familiar Feelings By Nick Levinson | Park Piedmont Advisors | March 17, 2023 [SPONSORED] How to talk about life, work, and money with the help of The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows.