single-payer health care

A protester wears a surgical mask with ‘I can’t breathe’ written on the front as an organizer asks demonstrators to put their hands up on May 29, 2020 Downtown Oakland. Thousands took to the streets Friday night in solidarity with protesters in Minneapolis against the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police earlier this week. Photo by Anne Wernikoff for CalMatters

How California protests are making history

by Emily Hoeven June 9, 2020June 9, 2020

Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers to kneel at Capitol. Education officials release school-reopening guidelines. Budget fight over cuts for doctors.

A health care rally at California's Capitol. AP Photo by Rich Pedroncelli

In California, medical care means big money — and big politics

by Dan Walters December 10, 2019December 6, 2019

Delegates at the California Democratic Convention in San Francisco snap selfies with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who's once again seeking the party's nomination for president. Photo by Elizabeth Castillo for CALmatters

California Democrats loudly lean left—but quietly make a safe choice

by Ben Christopher June 2, 2019June 23, 2020

Single-payer health care isn't in California's immediate future, but Gov. Newsom is pursuing less ambitious tactics to get health coverage for more people. Here, a doctor consults wit her patient.

Newsom’s move: Not yet health care for all, but health care for more

by Elizabeth Aguilera January 25, 2019June 23, 2020

image of doctor explaining couple in hospital

State explores how to counteract end of Obamacare mandate‚ or risk a million more Californians without health insurance

by Elizabeth Aguilera December 7, 2018June 23, 2020

As Gavin Newsom becomes governor, how he could shape California’s future—issue by issue

by CalMatters November 6, 2018June 23, 2020