Defunct Hospitals to Be Repurposed for COVID-19 Patients
The State of California has entered into an agreement with Verity Health System of California, Inc. that will allow it to use two vacant hospitals as facilities for COVID-19 patients.
San Francisco Could Embrace Universal Mental Health Care
The program would be paid for by an Excessive CEO Salary Tax.
Trump Rebate Ban Would Hit California Seniors and Public Employees
Non-partisan government analysts have agreed the Rule would have serious negative repercussions for seniors, the disabled and retired public employees.
Bill Requiring Labeling on Sugary Drinks Passes Health Committee
A bill that would require a warning label on sugary drinks clears its first committee. The bill’s author says the label allows consumers to make better choices.
California’s Broken Rehab System is Devastating Communities
“You see them at Starbucks with their suitcases. They have no place to go and they end up on the streets, in a worse situation than they began in.”
Where California’s Uninsured Live
We're suckers for maps.
Berkeley City Council Opposes Closure of City’s Only Hospital
The decision was partly due to a 2030 state deadline requiring hospitals be able to withstand a major earthquake.
LA’s Homeless Problem Needs to Be Further Analyzed
The homeless population has been increasing in LA County rapidly. Both the county and city of Los Angles have responded to the issue with financial compensation.
A Soda Tax For Oakland?
Felipa
05/05/2016 - 11:31 AM
On the ballot this November is a 1 cent tax on soda for Oakland voters that is expected to generate $12 million annually.
LA Council Votes to Double Sick Leave
The Los Angeles City Council voted 14-1 requiring employers to provide at least six days annually of paid family and sick leave.