health ICE is suddenly showing up in California hospitals. Workers want more guidance on what to do By Ana B. Ibarra and Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | August 26, 2025 The sight of these agents — often armed and with covered faces — makes many wary and may keep people from seeking care.
California Blue states that sued kept most CDC grants, while red states feel brunt of Trump clawbacks By Henry Larweh and Rachana Pradhan and Rae Ellen Bichell | KFF Health News | August 26, 2025 California retained every grant the Trump administration attempted to claw back, while Texas remains the state with the most grants terminated.
Environment Walnut Creek crow is second bird in Contra Costa to test positive for West Nile virus By Pete Young | Bay City News | August 18, 2025 Transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito, the virus has also been reported in birds in Alameda county.
anxiety Youth suicide has declined since pandemic, but disparities persist for some in California By Vani Sanganeria | EdSource | August 17, 2025 Students who may need support for depression, anxiety or suicidal ideation are most likely to access services through school.
animals Valley fever on the rise: Cases of dangerous fungal infection spread throughout California By Alise Maripuu | Bay City News | August 17, 2025 Know the symptoms -- it is often under- or misdiagnosed because its symptoms resemble other illnesses that are more common.
California Covered California health insurance will cost more in 2026. Here’s what’s behind the double-digit increase By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | August 15, 2025 Federal subsidies, set to expire at year’s end, are partly to blame.
health 2,300 California ‘Dreamers’ are about to lose their health care coverage By Ana B. Ibarra | CalMatters | August 4, 2025 DACA recipients are the first group of a larger number of immigrants who are expected to lose or drop marketplace coverage soon.
Bay Area Tired of waiting for a Black wellness center, an East Bay woman is launching her own By Samantha Kennedy | Bay City News | August 4, 2025 Efforts by local officials to create a similar hub have stalled.
Bay Area Officials urge precautions as West Nile virus detected in East Contra Costa mosquitoes By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | August 2, 2025 Statewide, there have been seven reported cases of the virus in humans this year, with one fatality in Tulare County.
health Bonta sues Trump administration over Planned Parenthood cuts By Kristen Hwang | CalMatters | July 29, 2025 The suit contends Trump's new signature tax law requires states to violate Planned Parenthood’s First Amendment rights.