LA County closes 7 public health clinics amid $50M funding crisis
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) is shuttering clinical operations at seven…
Researchers confirm bird flu outbreak in elephant seals at California breeding ground
Researchers say seven seal pups have tested positive for an avian flu virus at California’s Año Nuevo State…
Standout Oakland student-athlete, with 4.3 GPA, has eyes set on becoming a surgeon
article Dominic Antoine Jr. with Coach Derek Smith at a basketball tournament in Las Vegas with The Right…
Local organizations, leaders join discussion on community mental health – Red Bluff Daily News
What are the most urgent mental health issues in the community? Why does mental health matter? What are…
CalOptima reports steep membership drop as providers brace for surge in uninsured patients – Orange County Register
CalOptima, Orange County’s health insurance program for the poor, has seen a plunge in membership since summer, which…
Bird flu outbreak in California elephant seals prompts officials to cancel popular tours
Researchers say seven seal pups have tested positive for an avian flu virus at California’s Año Nuevo State…
Katherine Short, daughter of Martin Short, dies at 42: report
LOS ANGELES – If you or a loved one is feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.…
CA parents push to expand disability services at regional centers
By Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters The Central Valley Regional Center offices in Fresno on Feb. 6, 2026. Photo…
As costs balloon, ‘diaper insecurity’ is a growing problem for parents. A new California program is offering free diapers to help them.
An increasing number of U.S. families are “diaper insecure” – a term coined by the National Diaper Bank…
As costs balloon, ‘diaper insecurity’ is a growing problem for parents. A new California program is offering free diapers to help them.
An increasing number of U.S. families are “diaper insecure” – a term coined by the National Diaper Bank…
Kaiser strike to end on Tuesday – San Diego Union-Tribune
The union that represents more than 30,000 striking Kaiser Permanente workers announced Monday morning that its four-week work…
Caught in the SCAN-UCSD change? Know your rights. – San Diego Union-Tribune
Sophie Exdell manages San Diego’s Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program (HICAP), which helps beneficiaries make sense of…