Advocates in California Fight for Reproductive Freedom
Reproductive freedom is under scrutiny from conservative legislators across the country. A barrage of anti-abortion legislation could threaten Roe v. Wade....
07
Mar
04
Mar
Buying a Car? Take Time to Read the Fine Print
Buying a car is expensive and complicated, leaving many vulnerable to being taken advantage of. Attorneys share advice on how consumers can protect themselves....
18
Feb
Cuidadores familiares necesitan apoyo – y que las personas se vacunen
Un panel de mujeres afroamericanas se convocó el mes pasado para discutir los miedos de los cuidadores de familiares, sus necesidades, y la importancia de la vacuna contra el COVID-19....
16
Feb
Redistricting Countdown — Latinos Lead in Population Growth, Lose in Voting Clout
Despite leading U.S. population growth, Latinos are losing big time in terms of voting clout now that two thirds of the states have completed redistricting....
16
Feb
Cuenta atrás en la redistribución de distritos — los latinos lideran el crecimiento de la población, pero pierden peso en el voto
A pesar de liderar el crecimiento de la población estadounidense en la última década, los latinos han perdido peso como votantes ahora que dos tercios de los estados han completado...
11
Feb
Caregivers Need Support — and for People to Get Vaccinated
A panel of Black women convened last month to discuss family caregivers' fears and needs and the importance of the COVID-19 vaccine....
02
Feb
The Expanded Child Tax Credit Gave Poor Families a Boost, But It Didn’t Last
With the American Rescue Plan, President Biden expanded the Child Tax Credit and lifted millions of children out of poverty. Then, the expansion expired....
01
Feb
Tax Season Is Here. Here’s How to Prepare
Filing electronically through the IRS' Free File program is one way to make this tax season easier to handle. Read on for more tips and advice....
01
Feb
Omicron Variant of COVID-19 Should Be Taken Seriously
A virologist and a health science professor discussed the current surge of COVID-19 and omicron and other variants, then considered what's to come....
23
Jan
Q&A With State Epidemiologist on COVID Vaccines
State epidemiologist and infectious disease expert Dr. Erica Pan answers some of the most common questions about the COVID-19 vaccine....
13
Jan
California Governor Gavin Newsom Proposes Universal Healthcare, Including Undocumented
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday his plan for universal healthcare, which would extend coverage to the state’s 1.1 million undocumented residents....
10
Jan
‘Don’t Underestimate Omicron,’ Virologist Says
The omicron variant is driving up the number of COVID-19 cases, a result of vaccine inequity, misinformation and a false sense of security, medical experts say....
06
Jan
Pandemic Further Worsens Ongoing Youth Mental Health Crisis
Suicidal behavior and other mental health issues have been on the rise among young people for years, a disturbing trend the pandemic has made worse....
02
Jan
Public Health Experts Worry About CDC’s Shortened Isolation Time Following Exposure to COVID
Public health experts are expressing concern about Centers for Disease Control guidelines that half the isolation time after an individual is exposed to COVID....
08
Dec
Waiting to Get Kids Vaccinated Comes With Its Own Risks
Many parents say they want to wait before getting their kids the COVID-19 vaccine, but experts say it's crucial for children's physical and mental health....
