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Chris Krohnâs Republican Nation Convention Coverage Part 2 â Talk of the Bay
How has the attempted assassination on former President Donald Trumpâs life affected delegates at this convention? Chris Krohn and Isabel OâMalley-Krohn confront several Republican delegates to ta...
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From CalMatters...
CA Indoor Heat Rule Put on Fast Track
After years of delay, a new California regulation to protect indoor workers from extreme heat is now in effect.
California Sent a Mentally Ill Man to a State Hospital. Then It Charged Him $760,000
California State Hospitals can bill patients for the care they receive during confinement. The charges often run in the tens of thousands of dollars, putting vulnerable people in debt for years.
Can Californiaâs Health Care Providers Help Solve the Stateâs Homelessness Crisis?
Taking advantage of new state funds, some California healthcare providers are starting to offer what their homeless patients really need: housing.
From Monterey Herald...
COE Responds to Civil Grand Jury Report
The Monterey County Office of Education has responded to the Monterey County Civil Grand Jury report, titled âFentanyl: Our Youth in Crisis.â
Sheriff Responds to Civil Grand Jury Report
The Monterey County Sheriff agreed with some findings and recommendations but disputed other aspects of the recently released Monterey County Civil Grand report.
Monterey County Health Grand Jury Response Released
The response to the Monterey County Grand Jury findings and recommendations about the Monterey County Health Department has been released.
Drinking Water of Almost a Million Californians Failed to Meet State Requirements
Almost 400 suppliers, two-thirds in communities of color, donât meet safety and reliability standards. Fixing them would cost billions.
âTotal System Breakdownâ: California Firefighters With PTSD Face a Workersâ Comp Nightmare
Even when suicidal, California firefighters struggle to find medical help and navigate the workersâ comp morass to pay for it.
Alisal Union School District Receives Federal Grant
The $4.7 million in funding will be used to support mental health resources in district schools.
Federal Health Funding Awarded In Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties
Funding of $5.7 million was awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to two Central Coast health centers.
The California Maternity Wards That Are Staying Open
Over the last decade, nearly 50 maternity wards have closed across California, with more than half shutting down in just the last four years.
Why CA Families Are Getting a Tax Surprise for Health Care
For families seeking affordable health insurance, the stateâs health insurance marketplace, Covered California, can provide major relief. But if theyâre not careful, they can get hit by an unexpected federal tax bill.
Monterey County Fentanyl Response Criticized
A report released by the Monterey County Civil Grand Jury found that there was no plan to allocate opioid settlement funds received by the county in 2022 or 2023.
From Los Angeles Times...
Bill Would Allow Arizona Abortion Providers to Practice in California Temporarily
Newsom-backed bill would allow Arizona abortion providers to practice in California as the Republican-led state restricts access.
Newsom Calls Out Republican Abortion Policies in New Ad Running in Alabama
California Gov. Gavin Newsomâs new ad blasts GOP efforts to make it harder for people to leave states with abortion bans and seek treatment elsewhere.
California Sets Nationâs First Water Standard for Cancer-Causing Contaminant
Water suppliers say the costs will be massive, with rates increasing for many consumers. Known as the âErin Brockovichâ chemical, hexavalent chromium is found statewide.
From California Healthline...
In San Franciscoâs Chinatown, a CEO Works With the Community to Bolster Hospital
Chinese Hospital, located in the heart of this city's legendary Chinatown, struggles with many of the same financial and demographic challenges that plague small independent hospitals in underserved areas across the country.
Civil Grand Jury Mental Illness Response Recommendations
A Monterey County Civil Grand Jury report made recommendations for improvements to law enforcement and first responder procedures.
From EdSource...
We Must Take Better Care of Our Home-Based Child Care Providers
These professionals provide essential services, but their pay and working conditions do not reflect their value, and their health suffers.
Homeless Infants and Toddlers Largely Unenrolled in Early Ed Programs
Evictions have exacerbated homelessness nationwide, increasing the rate of homeless infants and toddlers. Most of those children are not enrolled in early education programs.
Your Doctor or Your Insurer? Little-Known Rules May Ease the Choice in Medicare Advantage
Disputes between insurers and providers can lead to entire hospital systems suddenly leaving the plans.
Californiaâs Disabled Students Left Behind During Emergencies: âThey Just Werenât Ready for Someone Like Meâ
After bringing his story all the way to the University of California Board of Regents, a disabled UC Berkeley student has prompted the UC to ensure emergency evacuation chairs are in every multi-storied building in the 10-university system.
From KFF Health News...
At Stake in Mifepristone Case: Abortion, FDAâs Authority, and Return to 1873 Obscenity Law
Lawyers from the conservative Christian group that won the case to overturn Roe v. Wade are returning to the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday in pursuit of an urgent priority: shutting down access to abortion pills for women across the country.
California Attorney General Boosts Bill Banning Medical Debt From Credit Reports
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Monday that he is throwing his weight behind legislation to bar medical debt from showing up on consumer credit reports, a Democratic-led effort to offer protection to patients squeezed by health care bills.
San Francisco Voters Pass Police & Drug Ballot Measures
Proposition E broadens police surveillance powers and Proposition F mandates drug screening and treatment for people receiving county welfare benefits who are suspected of drug use.
Study Finds Almost 50% of San Francisco Drug Users Not Residents
A report of a 12 month study which ended in February indicates almost half of those cited for drug usage were not residents of the city, leading to questions about city approaches to drug addiction.
From CapPublicRadio...
Antidepressant Prescriptions to Young People Surged During the Pandemic
The monthly rate of antidepressants being dispensed to young people increased about 64% more quickly during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a study in the journal Pediatrics.
California Hospitals, Advocates Seek Stable Funding to Retain Behavioral Health Navigators
Health providers and addiction experts warn the funding structure is unstable for a California initiative that steers patients with substance use disorder into long-term treatment.
âFourth Waveâ of Opioid Epidemic Crashes Ashore, Propelled by Fentanyl and Meth
The United States is knee-deep in what some experts call the opioid epidemic's "fourth wave," which is not only placing drug users at greater risk but is also complicating efforts to address the nation's drug problem.
Largest COVID Vaccine Study Yet Finds Links to Health Conditions
Vaccines that protect against severe illness, death and lingering long COVID were linked to small increases in neurological, blood, and heart-related conditions in the largest global vaccine safety study to date.
Faceoff Between Anthem Blue Cross, UC Health Shows Hazards of Industry Consolidation
For weeks, Anthem Blue Cross enrollees who receive health care from the University of California were in suspense, as the health system and one of its largest insurance partners struggled to reach a new contract.
All This Rain Could Invite Mosquitoes Into Your Backyard
While temperatures arenât warm enough for mosquitoes to run rampant, nowâs the time to prevent breeding grounds.
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