Health CareCalifornia’s massive Medicaid program works for some, but fails many othersMarch 5, 2023Medi-Cal serves more than one-third of the state’s population — offering a dizzying range of care to a diverse population. That means the program is working for some, but failing for many others.
EnvironmentState rejects local plans for protecting San Joaquin Valley groundwaterMarch 5, 2023Groundwater plans, largely serving low-income Latino communities, were deemed inadequate for preventing dry wells and sinking land.
CalFresh emergency benefits end this month — here’s what to knowMarch 3, 2023 | Janelle SalangaHow your benefits might change, where to access free food in the area, how to get involved in community efforts to share food and more. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Race and EquityReparations Task Force to meet in Sacramento Friday and Saturday to continue finalizing recommendationsMarch 3, 2023 | Sarah Mizes-Tan“Not everything is about a check:" Task force members will deliberate on the many ways California could pay reparations to Black descendants of slavery.
State GovernmentWhat’s working and what’s next in California’s fight for affordable housing?March 2, 2023 | Nicole NixonHousing advocates say California’s environmental law gets in the way of building enough housing. Sen. Scott Wiener said he will introduce reforms to make CEQA “pro-housing and pro-climate.”
