health Kaiser mental health workers signal open-ended strike in Northern California By Jocelyn Wiener | CalMatters | August 2, 2022 The union representing 2,000 Kaiser Northern California mental health workers cited high workloads and long waits for patients.
COVID-19 Buckle up for a busy month in Sacramento By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | August 1, 2022 Legislators face an Aug. 31 deadline to determine the fate of hundreds of bills.
Bay Area Youth sports feel the heat as climate warming trends upward By Jessica Murfree and Natasha Brison | The Conversation | July 19, 2022 Heat stroke is the leading cause of death in sports.
health Covered California insurance rates to increase an average of 6% next year By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | July 19, 2022 The agency also warned premiums may double for some enrollees if Congress does not renew federal aid.
gavin newsom Full steam ahead for November election — and 2024 By Emily Hoeven | CalMatters | July 18, 2022 Voters will make decisions on education, healthcare, and gambling in the upcoming election.
COVID-19 Boost now or wait? Many wonder how best to ride out COVID’s next wave By Sam Whitehead and Arthur Allen | Kaiser Health News | July 18, 2022 About 70% of people 50 and older haven't received the recommended second booster, according to the CDC.
health Dial 988: State’s new mental health crisis hotline debuts By Jocelyn Weiner | CalMatters | July 15, 2022 Debuting in California and across the country this weekend — the number is billed as an alternative to 911 for people experiencing mental health emergencies.
COVID-19 How Pfizer won the pandemic, reaping outsize profit and influence By Arthur Allen | Kaiser Health News | July 5, 2022 The reliance on Pfizer products at each stage of the pandemic has steered the U.S. response, including critical public health decisions.
Uncategorized Late start law for middle and high schools begins today By EdSource Staff | July 1, 2022 It might be the height of summer, but today marks the official start of later school days for secondary students.
COVID-19 FDA recommends modified COVID-19 boosters targeting omicron subvariants By Eli Walsh | Bay City News Foundation | June 30, 2022 The updated vaccines would be used as boosters this fall and winter in anticipation of future omicron-based surges.