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Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss EarthTalk The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a bill passed by the Biden Administration in 2022 to bolster the U.S. economy, was especially notable for its unprecedented investments in clean energy and climate health. Setting $369 billion aside for climate investments, the IRA incentivizes citizens...
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OAKLAND – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Alameda County Department of Public Health hosted an awareness event on May 8, 2024 with leading clinical and public health experts along with community leaders to discuss Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (ADRD) disparities that exist in Alameda...
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Lynn La CalMatters Californians pay more at the pump than residents of any other state — an average of $5.34 a gallon for regular unleaded, compared to the national average of $3.64, according to AAA. And in some counties, the sticker shock is even worse — $6.80 in Alpine, $6.29 in Mono and...
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Marisa Kendall CalMatters California’s massive effort to shelter homeless residents during the COVID-19 pandemic was a success, according to a new report that says the effort changed the state’s homeless services system for the better. But at the same time, the researchers pointed out a troubling dearth of available...
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Family Features While meals savored with loved ones are intended to produce smiles and shared moments, the process of grocery shopping, planning and cooking has become a chore for many families. Take the first step toward bringing back the joy and magic of making your favorite foods with tools...
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Summer is just around the corner! With the kids out of school and beautiful weather on the way, it’s time to start planning a family vacation. Family trips are a great way to bond, make memories and escape from the daily grind. If you’re overwhelmed by the idea of...
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Medi-Cal has dropped several hundred thousand low-income children from the health insurance rolls since April 2023, according to a new report from Georgetown University. The data show a net drop in children’s Medi-Cal enrollment of 200,000 kids between April and December of last year, as the state started redetermining participants’ annual...
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Lynn La CalMatters Some bills before California’s Legislature don’t come from passionate policy advocates, or from powerful interest groups. Sometimes, the inspiration comes from a family car ride. While campaigning two years ago, Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo’s daughter, then nine, asked from the backseat what her mother could do if she...
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La ola de movilizaciones estudiantiles en un creciente número de universidades de Estados Unidos, en protesta por las acciones de Israel, se ha vuelto un dolor de cabeza para el presidente Joe Biden. Con matices, los estudiantes buscan que sus instituciones se distancien de empresas o donantes ligados con...
Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss EarthTalk The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a bill passed by the Biden Administration in 2022 to bolster the U.S. economy, was especially notable for its unprecedented investments in clean energy and climate health. Setting $369 billion aside for climate investments, the IRA incentivizes citizens...
OAKLAND – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Alameda County Department of Public Health hosted an awareness event on May 8, 2024 with leading clinical and public health experts along with community leaders to discuss Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia (ADRD) disparities that exist in Alameda...
Lynn La CalMatters Californians pay more at the pump than residents of any other state — an average of $5.34 a gallon for regular unleaded, compared to the national average of $3.64, according to AAA. And in some counties, the sticker shock is even worse — $6.80 in Alpine, $6.29 in Mono and...
Marisa Kendall CalMatters California’s massive effort to shelter homeless residents during the COVID-19 pandemic was a success, according to a new report that says the effort changed the state’s homeless services system for the better. But at the same time, the researchers pointed out a troubling dearth of available...
Family Features While meals savored with loved ones are intended to produce smiles and shared moments, the process of grocery shopping, planning and cooking has become a chore for many families. Take the first step toward bringing back the joy and magic of making your favorite foods with tools...
Summer is just around the corner! With the kids out of school and beautiful weather on the way, it’s time to start planning a family vacation. Family trips are a great way to bond, make memories and escape from the daily grind. If you’re overwhelmed by the idea of...
Medi-Cal has dropped several hundred thousand low-income children from the health insurance rolls since April 2023, according to a new report from Georgetown University. The data show a net drop in children’s Medi-Cal enrollment of 200,000 kids between April and December of last year, as the state started redetermining participants’ annual...
Lynn La CalMatters Some bills before California’s Legislature don’t come from passionate policy advocates, or from powerful interest groups. Sometimes, the inspiration comes from a family car ride. While campaigning two years ago, Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo’s daughter, then nine, asked from the backseat what her mother could do if she...
La ola de movilizaciones estudiantiles en un creciente número de universidades de Estados Unidos, en protesta por las acciones de Israel, se ha vuelto un dolor de cabeza para el presidente Joe Biden. Con matices, los estudiantes buscan que sus instituciones se distancien de empresas o donantes ligados con...