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Syphilis is preventable, but hundreds of babies are born with it each year in California, suffering neurological damage and even death. Photo by Jorgefontestad/istock.com

Why do California babies have syphilis in numbers rivaling those of poor nations?

Avatar by David Gorn October 16, 2018June 23, 2020

California has the nation’s third-highest rate of congenital syphilis. That’s “a failure of the public health system,” said one expert.

At the site of a new Los Angeles care center being prepared for the California homeless, National Health Foundation leader Kelly Bruno, left, talks with neighbor Maria Thomas. Photo by David Gorn/CALmatters

As California struggles to house the homeless, some neighbors say ‘welcome’

Avatar by David Gorn October 9, 2018June 23, 2020
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer handcuffs an adult male.

Judge rules Huntington Beach doesn’t need to obey ‘sanctuary law’

Avatar by David Gorn September 28, 2018June 23, 2020
More dust storms are contributing to an increase in Valley fever across California. Image by Famartin via Wikimedia

With climate change, Valley fever spreads in California—and this year could be the worst yet

Avatar by David Gorn September 25, 2018June 23, 2020
As California officials try to improve dental care for patients in need, Long Beach dentist John Blake works with patient Nelson Phan. Photo by Iris Schneider for CALmatters

In California, saving teeth and money—one mouth at a time

Avatar by David Gorn September 14, 2018June 23, 2020
Sean Kayode, outside the Next Door homeless shelter in San Francisco, is suing the city—saying he lost his means of food-delivery employment and his home when his car was impounded in March for having too many parking tickets. Photo by David Gorn for CALmatters

With thousands of Californians living in vehicles, lawsuit aims to stop cities from towing their homes

Avatar by David Gorn September 3, 2018June 23, 2020
Display at a Sacramento clean-water rally. Photo by Antoinette Siu/CALmatters.

How to help Californians whose tap water is tainted?

Avatar by David Gorn August 30, 2018June 23, 2020
Terry Williams, 71, lives in South Central Los Angeles and says his stomach dropped when he first got an eviction notice in July. Photo by David Gorn for CALmatters

Californians try to avoid homelessness by short-circuiting eviction

Avatar by David Gorn August 28, 2018June 23, 2020
Robin Miller "was in the ER all the time" for various problems. Photo by David Gorn/CALmatters

How California hopes to halt the revolving door to the ER

Avatar by David Gorn August 13, 2018June 23, 2020
Image via Pixabay

California lawmakers move against ‘junk’ health insurance

Avatar by David Gorn August 5, 2018June 23, 2020

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