Red Cross declares emergency blood shortage, seeks Bay Area donors
|
Significant shortage prompts emergency for only second time in organization's 145-year history.
Bay Area
Drive to double Berkeley ‘soda tax’ to 2 cents heads to November ballot
|
A projected $2.2 million brought in by the higher tax would go toward public education programs and grants in Berkeley.California
California school districts seek money, changes to social media apps in lawsuits
|
L.A. Unified and other school districts are suing companies like Meta, Google, and TikTok for platforms they say are "addictive" for children.health
Kaiser nurses say technology is making their jobs — and patient care — worse
|
Call center nurses at the health giant said workplace surveillance tools and AI prioritize speed and cost savings over quality and safety.Bay Area
Blood bank provider reports two-year low in type O supply across Bay Area
|
More than a third of the population have type O blood, which is also an important and versatile option in emergency medicine.California
In California governor’s race, voters face stark choice on immigrant healthcare
|
Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton both frame their platforms on the issue as economic positions.California
Gavin Newsom signs law limiting mental health diversion for people accused of crimes
|
A new law gives judges more flexibility to keep defendants in jail rather than releasing them to community-based mental health treatment programs.Elections
California unions, hospitals strike deal — but billionaire tax heads to ballot
|
The one-time tax on billionaires could potentially reshape how California funds healthcare.California
California is getting ready to increase a health insurance tax. Will it affect your premium?
|
New federal rules are forcing the state to restructure its managed care organization tax.California
California union’s billionaire tax qualifies for ballot amid fierce opposition
|
The governor is reportedly trying to negotiate a last-minute deal that would pull the initiative before the ballot is finalized on June 25.Technology
