California California has big plans for improving mental health. Medicaid cuts could upend them By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | April 7, 2025 About two-thirds of California’s $161 billion Medicaid spending comes from the federal government.
science UC San Francisco researcher wins Breakthrough Prize for multiple sclerosis discovery By Pete Young | Bay City News | April 7, 2025 His work opens the possibility of treating MS with antiviral drugs, and for the development of a vaccine for EBV to prevent MS altogether.
Bay Area Boaters warned of whale sightings in San Francisco Bay after one found dead By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 4, 2025 Be careful while out on the water because, while famously large, the animals are sometimes difficult to spot.
Crime & Safety No more calling ‘shotgun?’ California could ban teens from riding in the front seat By Ryan Sabalow | CalMatters | April 3, 2025 Safety belts and airbags aren’t fitted for smaller bodies, so California law is taking precautions.
castro valley East Bay nonprofit health provider agrees to $200K payout in gender pay equity complaint By Kiley Russell | Bay City News | April 2, 2025 The case is a reminder to all employers to set objective criteria when making compensation decisions.
budget A change of mind: How COVID’s mental health impacts transformed California’s schools By Emma Gallegos | EdSource | March 30, 2025 The pandemic lifted a veil on a worsening crisis among young people.
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.
Bay Area Health officials reassessing harm reduction strategies as overdose deaths in SF increase By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | March 19, 2025 Taking on 'sacred cows' in order to get more coordinated services, better measurement of outcomes, and accountability for government.
Bay Area Martinez medical device firm sued for fraud in marketing of cancer therapy technology By Joe Dworetzky | Bay City News | March 18, 2025 In addition to fraud, the lawsuit raises claims for negligence, assault, battery and wrongful death.
health California’s Medi-Cal shortfall hits $6.2 billion with ‘unprecedented’ cost increases By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | March 18, 2025 Some of the cost drivers include higher enrollment among immigrants without legal status as well as pharmacy costs.