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Linda Jacobs, 71, at her home in Concord. Jacobs, who is especially high risk for COVID-19 due to a number of health conditions including diabetes, lung disease and a heart disease, relies on the Multipurpose Senior Services Program to continue living independently. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

“Might as well have them walk the plank” — Cuts may force many seniors into nursing homes

by Barbara Feder Ostrov May 19, 2020May 20, 2020

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed cuts to meet the new coronavirus economy include two California day programs aimed at keeping poor and medically fragile seniors in their homes, and out of institutions.

A physician's assistant listens to a patient's breathing at a clinic in Bieber, California on July 23, 2019. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

How Newsom budget yanks back Medi-Cal health care gains for low-income residents

by Ana B. Ibarra May 18, 2020June 23, 2020

A patient at the Magnolia Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Riverside is evacuated to a waiting ambulance Wednesday morning April 8, 2020. Employees of the facility, with 39 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, did not show up to care for sick patients two days in a row, Riverside County officials said. Photo by Will Lester, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin/SCNG

Gov. Newsom: Coronavirus testing way up, but state’s nursing homes still lagging

by Barbara Feder Ostrov and Ana B. Ibarra May 12, 2020May 12, 2020

Patti Wang-Cross plays the ukulele as neighbors sing ‘You Are My Sunshine,’ ‘Happy Birthday,’ and songs by Bruno Mars during their weekly sing-along. The neighbors began the Wednesday night tradition in response to social distancing rules in light of concerns over the coronavirus in California. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Acts of grace from everyday Californians are getting us through

by Jocelyn Wiener April 16, 2020April 16, 2020

coronavirus mental health

How to get past the coronavirus crisis without losing your mental health

by Jocelyn Wiener March 29, 2020April 8, 2020

California paid family leave expansion

Pregnant or trying? Here’s how to get the most out of California’s new paid family leave law

by Laurel Rosenhall August 12, 2019August 12, 2019

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

by David Gorn September 14, 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

by David Gorn August 13, 2018June 23, 2020

Dr. Alexander Reyzelman treats diabetes patient Michael Rubenstein. Photo by David Gorn/CALmatters

Hoping to save limbs and toes, California moves to curtail diabetes

by David Gorn August 2, 2018June 23, 2020

Food for the heart in a new California health program

by David Gorn July 17, 2018June 23, 2020