A top Sacramento county official says the new California budget will mean local health services will take a hit next year.

Two California bills to expand the state health program for the poor were passed by California lawmakers over the weekend.

California lawmakers and Governor Jerry Brown reached a budget agreement this week. A small number of areas won restored funding for next year - dental care was one of them.

The California Department of Insurance says a major company should be left out of a new health insurance marketplace for small businesses.