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The exclusive French Laundry restaurant in the Napa Valley, where California Gov. Gavin Newsom and representatives of the California Medical Association dined at a birthday party for lobbyist Jason Kinney — despite telling the public to avoid such gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic. Photo by K Tao via Flickr

Unmasked: Doctors’ association execs joined Newsom at lobbyist’s birthday bash

by Laurel Rosenhall November 18, 2020November 18, 2020

Two California Medical Association executives attended the Nov. 6 French Laundry dinner party with Gov. Gavin Newsom. The governor has since apologized.

Nurse Practitioner Surani Hayre-Kwan, left, and nurse practitioner student Kristina Crichton during an office visit with patient John Donaldson, a Guerneville resident who relies on Hayre-Kawn as his primary care provider. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

Facing doctor shortage, will California give nurse practitioners more authority to treat patients?

by Elizabeth Aguilera February 13, 2020February 13, 2020

Solving shortage of doctors, perhaps + A labor-weed rift + Layoffs on the rise + High-speed rail brinkmanship

by Dan Morain February 13, 2020February 13, 2020