Homelessness Therapy in a tent: The healthcare many homeless Californians need but aren’t getting Homeless Californians suffer from depression, anxiety and PTSD at high rates; street therapy can be life changing, but access is limited. July 8, 2026
Politics Newsom’s parting gift: A budget that delays California’s deep cuts to 2027 Newsom’s final budget raises taxes, delays Medi-Cal cuts and sets aside money for future deficits. AI-driven revenue staves off deeper cuts June 29, 2026
Health California unions, hospitals strike deal — but billionaire tax heads to ballot A last-minute deal removes two healthcare ballot initiatives from the November ballot, but a billionaire tax measure heads to voters. June 26, 2026
Health California is getting ready to increase a health insurance tax. Will it affect your premium? California lawmakers approved a health tax redesign that could raise premiums for privately insured residents to preserve Medi-Cal funding. June 18, 2026
Mental Health Your medical provider might be recording your mental health care visits Mental health professionals at Kaiser are raising concerns about an artificial intelligence tool that records appointments, saying it should have more safeguards. June 16, 2026
Politics California lawmakers rush $25 million to hospitals without knowing who qualifies A $25 million grant to cash-strapped hospitals became law less than a week after it May 15, 2026