health care Lawmakers and Newsom are billions apart on cuts to health care, education and more By Yue Stella Yu, Jeanne Kuang and Mikhail Zinshteyn | CalMatters | June 9, 2025 Legislative leaders argue, balancing the state’s budget should not come at the expense of “California’s most vulnerable.”
Bay Area Health officials warn of measles symptoms to watch for in wake of Santa Clara County case By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | May 31, 2025 This is the first case of measles in Santa Clara County since 2019.
Bay Area Health officials say Bay Area resident may have exposed others to measles after trip By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | May 30, 2025 Those who may have been exposed should monitor for symptoms for seven to 21 days after the day of potential exposure.
California Republicans aim to punish states that insure unauthorized immigrants By Phil Galewitz and Christine Mai-Duc | KFF Health | May 23, 2025 A GOP tax-and-spending bill would slash Medicaid reimbursement for states that offer health coverage to immigrants without legal status.
health Alameda County launches diaper distribution program to aid families, reduce hospital trips By Ruth Dusseault | Bay City News | May 23, 2025 They will distribute over 15 million diapers and 37 million baby wipes through more than 50 community-based organizations.
gavin newsom ‘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.
Featured in Category Pharmacists stockpile most common drugs on chance of targeted Trump tariffs By Jackie Fortiér and Arthur Allen | KFF Health News | May 16, 2025 Independent pharmacists and makers of generic drugs — which account for 90% of U.S. prescriptions — see trouble ahead for patients.
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.
investing Court unanimously denies Theranos CEO’s request for rehearing on fraud conviction By Susan Nash | Bay City News | May 10, 2025 Holmes’ last chance for relief now lies with a petition for writ of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court, a route that is rarely successful.
health care Kaiser in the hot seat as California lawmakers blast company for skipping mental health hearing By Jocelyn Wiener | CalMatters | May 7, 2025 The union on Sunday announced a tentative agreement with Kaiser on a new contract for 2,400 mental health and addiction medicine employees.