California No-cost preventive services are now in jeopardy. Here’s what you need to know By Julie Appleby | Kaiser Health News | April 7, 2023 A federal judge’s recent ruling on the Affordable Care Act is by no means the final word.
Books The magic of story time: Why is reading aloud to kids so important? By Karen D'Souza | EdSource | April 6, 2023 Amid the escalating national literacy crisis, this one is an easy fix, experts say: read aloud to your kids and students.
California Raincoats, undies, school uniforms: are your clothes full of ‘forever chemicals’? By Hannah Norman | Kaiser Health News | April 4, 2023 The full health risks of wearing apparel made with PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” are still unknown.
gavin newsom California may change its mental health funding. Why that might cut some services. By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | April 3, 2023 Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing to shift more money to housing severely mentally ill homeless people.
Housing More pain for California’s forced sterilization patients By Lynn La | CalMatters | March 22, 2023 A data breach exposed victims' personal and medical information.
COVID-19 End of COVID emergency will usher in changes across the US health system By Rachana Pradhan | Kaiser Health News | March 22, 2023 The May 11 expiration of the federal government’s pandemic emergency declaration will affect patient care across a broad range of settings.
Bay Area Are kids collateral damage in California culture wars? By Diana Lambert | EdSource | March 21, 2023 Survey: Political polarization is hurting school staff and management and heightening anxiety and hostility among students.
homelessness Mobile home parks offer refuge from California’s housing squeeze. Who’s watching them? By Manuela Tobias | CalMatters | March 20, 2023 When the health and safety of park residents is on the line, is the state doing enough to help?
California California picks generic drug company to produce low-cost insulin By Angela Hart | Kaiser Health News | March 18, 2023 Gov. Gavin Newsom, who blasted pharmaceutical companies for gouging Californians, is also eyeing other generic drugs including naloxone.
Education Social media challenged: San Mateo schools sue tech firms for alleged harm to students By Kiley Russell | Bay City News Foundation | March 17, 2023 The same companies, along with Facebook and parent company Meta, face a similar lawsuit in Seattle.