Health
They answer the call for Californians in mental distress. The money is running out
A funding shift in California's budget could gut the mental health crisis teams that are fielding record call volumes across the state.
Health
Ana B. Ibarra
Health Reporter
Kristen Hwang
Health Reporter
Jocelyn Wiener
Health Reporter
Joe Garcia
California Local News Fellow
Marla Cone
Deputy Editor
Politics
Should a California union dictate how clinics spend money? Employers sue to block ballot measure
A clinic group sued to block a union ballot measure that would dictate how community health centers spend money.
Health
Sham hospice schemes are bilking Medicare — and harming California seniors
State regulations meant to help keep scammers out of the hospice industry are still pending.
Mental Health
Plans to fix gaps in Newsom’s mental health court reopen divisions over involuntary care
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s CARE Court struggles to serve Californians in acute mental health crises. Two bills are moving forward to change that.
Politics
Trump wants data on California’s trans and abortion care. Can the state stop him?
In a legal battle between Trump and California over transgender and abortion care, will businesses be caught in a fight between hostile Justice Departments?
Health
Court strikes down California law targeting dialysis industry profits
The 9th Circuit found California didn't narrowly enough tailor its law to address concerns about high dialysis costs in the private insurance market.
Health
Can medical malpractice lawsuits protect LGBTQ youth from conversion therapy? This California lawmaker thinks so
Medical malpractice suits may be one way to stop therapists from using conversion therapy on LGBTQ youth.
Health
California kids are going without vision care, and the problem is getting worse
Nearly every California county saw a drop in children's eye exams over the past decade, a new report finds.
Mental Health
Find a senior center near you in California
Use our map to find public places where older adults gather for meals, classes, exercise and community.
Health
San Diego families file civil rights suit over cutoff of transgender care at children’s hospital
Rady Children’s Hospital announced in January that it would no longer perform gender affirming care for minors.