California health

California Seeks $3.44 Billion Loan to Cover Medi-Cal Shortfall

News Summary California's request for a $3.44 billion loan highlights the financial strain on its Medi-Cal program, driven by rising…

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California’s Medi-Cal Program Faces Financial Shortfalls

News Summary California Governor Gavin Newsom is navigating a financial crisis in the Medi-Cal healthcare program, which has seen costs…

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Oakland Welcomes New Leadership at Blue Shield of California

News Summary Blue Shield of California has appointed Mike Stuart as Interim President and CEO following Lois Quam's departure. With…

2 months ago

Leadership Change at Blue Shield of California

News Summary Blue Shield of California has announced that Mike Stuart will serve as interim President and CEO following the…

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H5N1 Bird Flu Detected at Dairy Farms in San Bernardino County

News Summary Health officials in San Bernardino County, California, have reported the detection of the H5N1 bird flu virus at…

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Justice Department Investigates UC System Over Antisemitism Claims

News Summary The Justice Department has initiated an investigation into the University of California system regarding allegations of antisemitism linked…

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California and Texas Lead Return-to-Office Policies

News Summary California and Texas are spearheading a nationwide trend of returning employees to in-person work as part of a…

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California State Workers Set to Return to Office Four Days a Week

News Summary California's Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that over 224,000 state employees will be required to return to in-person…

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California’s Fast Food Minimum Wage Increase Sparks Economic Debate

News Summary California has raised its fast food minimum wage from $16 to $20 per hour as of April 2024,…

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