Health CareBonta sues Trump administration over Planned Parenthood cutsJuly 30, 2025California’s suit contends that Trump’s signature tax law is unconstitutionally vague and requires states to violate Planned Parenthood’s First Amendment rights.
Health CareShe kept challenging one of California’s biggest health insurers. Then, it tried to cut her offJuly 22, 2025A California addiction center found a way to compel Anthem to cover patients it rejected. Their dispute reflects a broader tug-of-war in mental health treatment.
Health CareInsurance is often a barrier to menopause symptom treatment. California lawmakers want to change thatJuly 2, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiA bill in the California legislature would prevent health plans from denying certain treatments for menopause symptoms. The measure is part of a larger effort to curb insurance companies’ ability to deny coverage for a broad range of health care. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAlzheimer’s Foundation offers F.O.U.R. tips for a dementia-friendly Independence DayJune 30, 2025 | Chris FeltsThe Alzheimer's Foundation of America is advising people affected by the condition and their caregivers on how to celebrate Independence Day with four easy steps.
Health CareMenopause research, long overlooked, faces new uncertainty with Trump cutsJune 25, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiWhile there’s been more interest in menopause in recent years, the lack of research on this stage of life means the medical field has a lot to catch up on. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia legislature passes budget with impacts to public healthJune 13, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe plan would freeze Medi-Cal enrollment for adults without legal status and fund voter-approved Proposition 36.
Health CareGov. Newsom lambasts Trump for giving immigrants’ health data to deportation officialsJune 13, 2025Many undocumented immigrants have long feared that their Medi-Cal data would be used against them. Newsom calls it “an abuse.”
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.
