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.
Oakland Oakland receives donation of lifesaving gear, will install defibrillators at recreation centers By Gabe Agcaoili | Bay City News | July 28, 2025 PG&E Vice President of the Bay Area Region said the initiative aligns with the company’s focus on safety.
strike Hospice East Bay workers plan strike Tuesday over staffing, stalled contract talks By Tony Hicks | Bay City News | July 27, 2025 The group said they’re still seeking their first contract after about 18 months of negotiations.
strike UCSF service, patient care workers to strike Friday over layoffs of more than 130 staff By Audrey Tomlin | Bay City News | July 25, 2025 The union alleges that the university failed to notify or bargain with union officials over the layoffs.