Health CareAs GOP cries fraud, Newsom backs Medicaid spending on housing and foodJuly 14, 2026Despite criticism from congressional Republicans and growing scrutiny from the Trump administration, Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat considering a presidential run, said he’s proud of California’s spending on social services in Medi-Cal.
Health CareA new program in the Bay Area looks to address the colon cancer ‘epidemic’ in young adultsJuly 13, 2026 | Andrew Garcia | Vicki GonzalezUniversity of San Francisco, Health launched a program in March dedicated to understanding and treating colon cancer in young people. A UCSF oncologist shares more about the challenges young patients face. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareKaiser nurses say technology is making their jobs — and patient care — worseJuly 13, 2026Call center nurses at the health giant said workplace surveillance tools and AI prioritize speed and cost savings over quality and safety.
Sacramento RegionA ‘Beer Dash’ for cancer support in DavisJuly 10, 2026 | Ruth FinchCancer Champions held a 26.2 meter dash in a brewery parking lot to promote their Moonlight Run for cancer patient support. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State Government‘Swarms’ of bed bugs force California Department of Education employees to work remotelyJuly 9, 2026 | Chris FeltsAs California state employees begin to follow Governor Gavin Newsom's return to office mandate, some workers in Sacramento are raising alarms about the conditions they're facing. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAbortion pills could come to California community college health centersJuly 7, 2026A California bill would require community colleges with health centers to provide access to medication abortion if lawmakers provide funding. Health center directors say many campuses lack the staffing and infrastructure to offer the service.
Health CareA Ban Won’t Stop Abortion Pill Access, Telehealth Providers SayJune 25, 2026As a federal court mulls a case that could result in significant restrictions on a pill used in most abortions, providers say they have alternatives to preserve access even in states with bans in place.
Health CareCalifornia is getting ready to increase a health insurance tax. Will it affect your premium?June 22, 2026Legislators approved a redesigned health tax that shifts more cost onto privately insured Californians to help preserve billions in federal Medi-Cal funding.
State GovernmentA tax on billionaires qualified for the November ballot. 5 things to know about the measureJune 18, 2026A healthcare workers union is pushing a one-time 5% tax on the state's roughly 200 billionaires to offset federal Medicaid cuts. One billionaire has already spent $82 million trying to stop it — and that may be just the beginning.
Health CareYour medical provider might be recording your mental health care visitsJune 17, 2026Mental health professionals at Kaiser are raising concerns about an artificial intelligence tool that records medical appointments, saying it should have more safeguards.
