Californians, Hundreds Across the U.S. Sickened From Lentil Meals

The meal service Daily Harvest has been sued after people say they had their gallbladders removed after consuming the company's food.

CA Could Enshrine Abortion: Readers Weigh In

In November, voters will decide whether California will become the first state in the nation to make abortion a constitutional right.

CA To Get 15K Monkeypox Vaccines As Cases Rise

California has more monkeypox cases than any other state in the nation. Here's who could be eligible for a vaccine.

COVID Vaccines For Kids Under 5 Are Coming To CA

California's youngest residents will begin getting the jab in the coming weeks after federal officials gave the green light.

2 CA Children’s Hospitals Ranked Among Nation’s Best: U.S. News

Which children's hospitals in California were among the best in the country?

EPA Issues New Drinking Water Health Advisories: See CA Impacts

Environmental groups have found harmful chemicals in drinking water across California.

13 CA Counties Are Now In CDC's High COVID Risk Category

The return to the CDC's high COVID risk category may mean a return to indoor masking orders for millions in the Golden State.

Hepatitis A Outbreak Potentially Linked To Fresh CA Strawberries: FDA

Traceback investigations have identified fresh organic strawberries as a likely cause, including cases in the Golden State.

Thousands Of CA Lives Could Have Been Saved With COVID Vaccines: Study

The Brown School of Public Health looked at how many deaths could've been prevented in the U.S. if unvaccinated people took the COVID shot.

Jif Recalls Peanut Butter Over Salmonella Poisoning: What To Know

Dozens of types of Jif peanut butter have been recalled nationwide. Fourteen illnesses linked to the tainted product have been reported.

What Is Monkeypox? What California Residents Need To Know

On Wednesday, a single case of monkeypox, a rare, potentially serious viral illness, was reported in the United States.

California Braces For Latest COVID Surge

In the words of Marin County's Public Health Officer: “It’s increasingly likely most of us will have a date with COVID if we haven’t yet."

For Californians With Special Needs, Seeing A Dentist Can Take Years

Thousands of Californians with disabilities require special accommodations for dental care, but only 14 centers in the state can treat them.

COVID Booster Shots Get FDA OK In CA: What To Know

The FDA amended the emergency authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine Tuesday, authorizing the booster dose for kids 5-11.

California Lawmakers Raise Awards For Malpractice Lawsuits

The most money that Californians could win for pain and suffering in medical malpractice lawsuits had been unchanged for decades.

CA Spent Millions Vaccinating Medi-Cal Members, But Rates Still Lag

Gaps in COVID vaccination rates among the state’s Medi-Cal population persist. Five Medi-Cal plans still have vaccination rates under 50%.

California Hospital Safety Grades 2022: The Best And Worst

The Leapfrog Group graded all of the state's hospitals based on more than 30 measures of patient safety. See how your local hospital fared.

CA Children Infected With Severe Hepatitis: What To Know

The Golden State is investigating an outbreak of mysterious liver inflammation in children as cases spread throughout the nation.

Finding Happiness, Living Your Joy

Living your joy” is the natural consequence of the deliberate cultivation, bit by bit, of what makes you happy.

Ground Beef Sold In CA Recalled Over E. Coli Risk

Nearly 121,000 pounds of ground beef produced between Feb. 1 and April 8 are being recalled, the Food Safety and Inspection Service said.

COVID Testing Lab: CA Dismantles A New Piece Of Its Pandemic Response

Piece by piece, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration and state lawmakers are pulling down pillars of California’s emergency COVID response.

Baby Formula Purchases Limited In CA At These Stores

Supply-chain issues and recalls have posed a challenge for parents to find baby formula, and several retail chains are rationing purchases.

Plans To Curb California Insulin Costs Abound. Will Anything Get Done?

Newsom’s administration is pushing a first-in-the-nation plan for California to partner with a drugmaker to produce cheaper insulin.

Will Bird Flu Reach CA? What To Know About The Deadly U.S. Outbreak

Millions of birds have died nationwide from a highly pathogenic flu and the deadly flu threatens to invade the Golden State.

CA's 29 Healthiest And Unhealthiest Cities: Report

A recent report listed 29 of the healthiest and unhealthiest cities in California. See how your area fared.

With Students In Turmoil, CA Teachers Train In Mental Health

Since the pandemic started, experts have warned of a mental health crisis facing American children.

Norovirus In CA: 5 Things To Know

Dozens have fallen ill in California after eating oysters from British Columbia, Canada.

FDA Authorizes 2nd Booster: What To Know In CA

People 50 and older and anyone who is immunocompromised in California may get a second COVID-19 booster shot.

2nd COVID Booster Could Soon Be OK'd For 50+ In CA

Next month, older Californians may be able to get a second COVID-19 booster shot as another subvariant makes its way across the state.

CA COVID Testing, Treatment Sites Lose Federal Funding

COVID Testing Funding Ends: Get Booster Shots Soon In California.

White House Unveils New COVID Plan: What It Means In California

The White House​'s new strategy​ would allow Californians who test positive for COVID-19 at pharmacies to get anti-viral pills on the spot.

California Has 2nd Highest Life Expectancy In America: CDC

California trails only Hawaii in life expectancy, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Preteens May Be Vaxed Without Parents Under Proposed CA Bill

A California proposal would allow children age 12 and up to be vaccinated without their parents' consent, the youngest age of any state.

4 Experts On How College Students Can Stay Safe During The Surge

We asked four public health experts all your pressing questions about how to avoid catching omicron on campus.

6 Things To Know About Omicron's Risks On The Job In CA

With 7 million Californians infected, how risky is it to work? When is it safe for omicron-infected workers to return?

Pandemic Protections Gone, Essential Workers Face Omicron Alone

Essential workers say they are bearing the brunt of the pandemic again but this time, there is less government support.

No Way Out: How The Poor Get Stranded In California Nursing Homes

In a parallel problem to patient ‘dumping,’ many poor nursing home residents find themselves stuck inside facilities, unable to return home.

CA Universal Health Care Bill Spurs Debate Over High Cost

A universal healthcare bill advanced in the Assembly, but an attached amendment to raise taxes by $163 billion may be a nonstarter.

Californians Will Get Up To 3 Free N95 Masks Next Week

The Biden administration announced plans to ship 400 million N95 masks, considered the most effective kind, across the country.

CA Hits Over 7M Coronavirus Infections, With 1M In The Past Week

The past week saw the fastest accumulation of infections since March 2020. Still, free at-home tests and signs of a crest offer some hope.