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California Front-Runner Becerra Says State Won’t ‘Take a Knee’ to Trump

Xavier Becerra, currently leading polls in the 2026 California gubernatorial race, is positioning himself as the race's most experienced anti-Trump candidate.

How Soaring Costs Are Reshaping Health Care Access

Jan 16 | U.S. health care spending now equals 18% of GDP. As ACA subsidies expire, premiums rise, coverage drops, and costs surge, experts examine drivers of affordability and solutions to widening health care access gaps.

Despite FDA Warnings, This ‘Natural Remedy’ Remains Popular Among San Francisco Immigrants

A growing number of Latinos who work physically demanding jobs are turning to supplements to relieve chronic pain, worrying health experts.

An ‘Áo Dài’ of Her Own: One Trans Woman’s Path to Family Acceptance

Nicky Cao, a Vietnamese trans woman, is one of the few people in her community who will talk openly about her transition, her mental health, and her fear.

California to Offer $11 Insulin

Starting Jan. 1, 2026, California will sell its own insulin pens at dramatically reduced prices — just $11 each — under Gov. Newsom’s CalRx plan to make healthcare affordable.

Too Many Californians are Missing Out on Free Medi-Cal Dental and Vision Care — Let’s Change That

Oct 23 | Millions of Californians with Medi-Cal qualify for free dental and vision care but don’t use it. DHCS leaders share how CalAIM expands equitable, person-centered access to essential health services.

As Shutdown Drags On, Is a Compromise Over Health Care Costs Possible?

Oct 10 | As the federal shutdown unfolds, millions face soaring ACA premiums, Medicaid restrictions, and loss of coverage. Experts from KFF, CBPP, and Families USA examine the human toll of America’s health crisis.

Health Care Costs at the Core of Government Shutdown Standoff

Health insurance premiums for millions of Americans will double this fall as ACA tax credits expire. Republicans say Democrats caused a shutdown over the issue.

Medi-Cal Changes: What You Need to Know

Sep 11 | Federal and state policy changes will reshape Medi-Cal from 2026 to 2028, impacting nearly 15 million Californians. Experts from DHCS will explain new requirements, budget effects, and which benefits remain unchanged to help families — especially immigrant and mixed-status households.