Author Archives: Ana B. Ibarra

Ana covers health policy and the COVID-19 pandemic. She joined CalMatters in 2020 after four years at Kaiser Health News. She started her reporting career at McClatchy’s Merced Sun-Star. Her work has also appeared in The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, USA Today and other state and national news outlets.

ana@calmatters.org

Renata Garza-Silva, a teacher in Los Angeles, poses for a portrait inside her classroom on Thurs. Feb. 17, 2022. Garza Photo by Lauren Justice for CalMatters

CalMatters en Español

‘No somos tomados en cuenta’: los californianos que no pueden volver a la normalidad mientras el hastío del COVID se apodera del estado

by Ana B. Ibarra February 22, 2022February 22, 2022

Renata Garza-Silva, a teacher in Los Angeles, poses for a portrait inside her classroom on Thurs. Feb. 17, 2022. Garza Photo by Lauren Justice for CalMatters

‘We don’t count’: The Californians who can’t return to normal as COVID fatigue grips state

by Ana B. Ibarra February 22, 2022February 22, 2022

Eddie Daniels administers rapid COVID-19 tests at Greater St. Paul Church in downtown Oakland on Jan. 4, 2022. Martin do Nascimento, CalMatters

CalMatters en Español

‘SMARTER’: la administración de Newsom devela planes futuros para combatir el COVID-19

by Ana B. Ibarra and Kristen Hwang February 17, 2022February 17, 2022

Eddie Daniels administers rapid COVID-19 tests at Greater St. Paul Church in downtown Oakland on Jan. 4, 2022. Martin do Nascimento, CalMatters

‘SMARTER’: Newsom administration outlines future plans for COVID

by Ana B. Ibarra and Kristen Hwang February 17, 2022February 17, 2022

The Kaiser Permanente Marshall Medical Offices in Redwood City on Sept. 15, 2020. Image via iStock

California’s no-bid contract with Kaiser triggers concerns

by Ana B. Ibarra February 4, 2022February 4, 2022

Roxanna Torres prepares a to-go order at Baker & Commons in Berkeley on Jan.19, 2022. Photo by Martin do Nascimento/CalMatters

CalMatters en Español

6 cosas que debe saber sobre los riesgos de omicron en el trabajo

by Ana B. Ibarra January 21, 2022January 24, 2022

Roxanna Torres prepares a to-go order at Baker & Commons in Berkeley on Jan.19, 2022. Photo by Martin do Nascimento/CalMatters

6 things to know about omicron’s risks on the job

by Ana B. Ibarra January 21, 2022January 21, 2022

Diane Ahern swabs herself for COVID-19 at a testing site at the Long Beach Airport in Long Beach on Jan. 11, 2022. “I need to get tested every three days to be able to visit my parents at their retirement home,” Ahern said. “I’m nervous.” Photo by Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters

CalMatters en Español

¿Exámenes gratis? A medida que aumenta el COVID, los resultados rápidos cuestan hasta $300

by Ana B. Ibarra January 14, 2022January 14, 2022

Diane Ahern swabs herself for COVID-19 at a testing site at the Long Beach Airport in Long Beach on Jan. 11, 2022. “I need to get tested every three days to be able to visit my parents at their retirement home,” Ahern said. “I’m nervous.” Photo by Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters

Free tests? As COVID surges, rapid results cost up to $300

by Ana B. Ibarra January 14, 2022January 14, 2022

Florinda Matias Pablo receives a COVID-19 vaccination at the La Clinica de la Raza community vaccination site in Oakland on Jan. 4, 2022. Martin do Nascimento/CalMatters

CalMatters en Español

Sin refuerzo: la tasa de vacunas de refuerzo de COVID-19 en California cae por debajo del 40% en la mayoría de los condados

by Kristen Hwang and Ana B. Ibarra January 7, 2022January 7, 2022