Health CareLife-threatening meals: Restaurants would identify food allergens for diners under this proposed lawJune 11, 2025Doctors say the bill in the Legislature could save lives, but the restaurant association is opposed, saying it could give diners a false sense of security.
State GovernmentLawmakers and Newsom are billions apart on cuts to health care, education and moreJune 10, 2025Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed major cuts to Medi-Cal and other social programs to close a $12 billion deficit. Democrats in the state Legislature are pushing back, proposing more borrowing.
Health CareIn a dusty corner of California, Trump’s threatened cuts to asthma care raise fearsJune 9, 2025The Imperial Valley has some of the worst air pollution in the nation and one of the highest rates of childhood asthma ER visits in the state.
Health CareCalifornia lawmakers want doctors to know more about menopauseJune 4, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe California legislature wants doctors to get more educated about menopause symptoms and treatment, part of a national trend in menopause-related legislation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareLawmakers weigh risks and benefits of AI in health careMay 30, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiAssembly members held a committee hearing this week to talk about the technology’s impact on health equity and costs.
Health Care‘I’m really scared’: Elderly and disabled Californians with more than $2,000 could lose Medi-CalMay 29, 2025Health advocates say the proposal to reinstate the Medi-Cal asset limit would keep people in poverty while Gov. Newsom says it’s essential to cut rising costs.
Health CareRepublicans aim to punish states that insure unauthorized immigrantsMay 23, 2025The cuts would cost California, the state with the most to lose, as much as $3 billion a year, according to an analysis by KFF.
State GovernmentCalifornia foster youth advocates push back on Governor Newsom’s budget proposalMay 21, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiAdvocates argue cuts in the governor’s revised May budget could put services like a helpline and health care in jeopardy.
Health Care‘Shocking’ and ‘plain cruel’: Health advocates say Newsom’s Medi-Cal budget could cripple women’s reproductive careMay 19, 2025Planned Parenthood would lose a third of its funding if the state budget is approved by the Legislature next month.
Health CareMedi-Cal coverage of weight loss drugs on chopping block under governor’s proposalMay 15, 2025Weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy would no longer be covered by California’s health insurance for low-income people under the governor’s proposal.
