State GovernmentAbortion isn’t on the ballot in California, but state candidates can’t stop talking about itOctober 15, 2024Democrats in key legislative races say that abortion rights are under threat nationally so it’s a relevant issue. It could also be a winning issue.
State GovernmentCalifornia extends Medi-Cal services to people about to leave incarcerationOctober 11, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiIt’s the first state in the country to get a program like this off the ground.
Health Care250 companies, schools and organizations pledge to provide overdose antidote naloxoneOctober 9, 2024The White House says big companies like Amazon, the NHL, and United Airlines are joining the push to prevent overdoses by making naloxone widely available.
State GovernmentThis California ballot measure promises money for health care. Its critics warn it could backfireOctober 8, 2024Prop. 35 on California's 2024 ballot would lock in revenue for Medi-Cal payments. Some critics worry it jeopardizes federal health care funding.
Health CareThe pipeline of deadly fentanyl into the U.S. may be drying up, experts sayOctober 2, 2024Street fentanyl has long been viewed as unstoppable. Now many experts say the supply of the deadly synthetic opioid is suddenly drying up in many parts of the U.S. and fatal overdoses are dropping.
State GovernmentGovernor Newsom acts on controversial health billsSeptember 30, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiNewsom signed one to make fertility treatment more accessible, and vetoed another that could have done the same for the treatment of menopause symptoms.
Health CareHow to talk to your kids about vaping: Honest insights from high school studentsSeptember 19, 2024 | Tony RodriguezA group of Sacramento students spoke about why their peers vape — and offered solutions for parents looking to discuss nicotine consumption with their teens.
State GovernmentProject 2025 to California: Report abortion data or lose billions in MedicaidSeptember 16, 2024If the next Republican president implements Project 2025, California will face an ultimatum: report sensitive abortion data to the CDC or jeopardize Medicaid funding.
Health CareSacramento students have firsthand experience with growing vaping crisisSeptember 13, 2024 | Tony RodriguezA quiet crisis is unfolding in the hallways and bathrooms of high schools in Sacramento. Vaping, once thought to be a safer alternative to smoking, has taken a firm hold among teenagers, creating challenges for educators, parents, and the students. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature pushes for more oversight of youth treatment programsAugust 29, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiThe bill got attention in the spring when Paris Hilton came to the Capitol to support it.
