Strike by Kaiser Permanente workers is about more than money
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California’s nursing shortage is getting worse, threatening patient care
This article first appeared on KFF Health News. Subscribe to KFF Health News’ free Morning Briefing. TURLOCK, Calif.…
California hospitals are suing over the state’s efforts to curb their spending – Lake County Record-Bee
California hospitals filed a lawsuit against a state health regulator Wednesday, seeking to block rules meant to keep…
Regional Medical Center reopens its labor and delivery ward – East Bay Times
The sound of newborns crying — along with the chimes of a lullaby announcing their arrival into the…
Measure A would increase Santa Clara County sales tax. Is it worth it?
Measure A on the Nov. 4 ballot in Santa Clara County would raise the sales tax by five-eighths…
California mpox cases raise concerns. But health officials say the risk remains low – The Mercury News
By MIKE STOBBE, Associated Press NEW YORK — Two Californians diagnosed with mpox may be the first U.S.…
Accessibility and acceptability of San Francisco’s Pregnancy Village model: a mixed-methods evaluation
Participant characteristics The analytic sample comprises 116 participants, after excluding four individuals who were determined to be ineligible…
How insurance errors endanger California patients
By Kristen Hwang, CalMatters Mary Kuhn at her home in Lafayette on Oct. 10, 2025. Kuhn had urgent…
Vote no on Santa Clara County Measure A sales tax increase
The Medicaid cuts in President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” will squeeze Santa Clara County health care funding. But…
My wife and I want to leave California to retire in Tallahassee — should we prioritize cost of living over community?
Many people dream about retirement, but can you picture yourself retiring in a place where you don’t know…
Gavin Newsom launches affordable insulin for California diabetics
By Kristen Hwang, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Starting next…
RIC Bar in Rockridge is hosting private shows to cure musicians’ blues
Oakland bar owner and musician Scott Ayers knows what it is like to be an up-and-coming musician traveling…