Newsom OKs $2.8B to close California's Medicaid funding gap
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
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The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
Some of the lowest-paid health care workers in California will get a pay bump Wednesday under a state law gradually increasing their wages to at least $25 an hour.
Democrat lawmakers in California have agreed to delay a minimum wage increase for about 426,000 health care workers to help balance the state budget.
California will soon become one of the first states to provide free health care to all low-income immigrants living in the state illegally.
The U.S. spends huge amounts of money on health care that does little or nothing to help patients, and may even harm them.
Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton has pneumonia and is in intensive care in a Texas hospital.
So far, the CDC doesn't think the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant is to blame.
Attorney General Merrick Garland said in a statement the Justice Department "strongly disagrees" with the decision from an appeals court.
The White House said a proposed rule would allow DACA recipients to qualify for Medicaid and coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
The court maintained access to mifepristone for the time being but is only letting it be dispensed after a doctor's office visit, not by mail, and up to seven weeks into a pregnancy, not 10.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has launched a new political action committee to boost Democrats in Republican states.
In the 12-month period ending in Oct. 2022, the United States recorded 101,750 overdose deaths, primarily from opioids.
A new bill would set the minimum wage for heath workers and support staffers in the state at $25 per hour.
Getting healthcare coverage is one of the biggest decisions a family can make. ChapCare is helping communities that need it most. They're getting people enrolled in Covered California.
The longstanding practice of "watchful waiting," or delaying treatment to see whether children and teens outgrow or overcome obesity, "doesn't work," a leading researcher says.
Ohio's outbreak has already surpassed cases reported to the CDC in 2020 and 2021 combined.
Recently passed government spending bill allows states to kick people off the program as early as April.
Some 330,000 health care professionals exited the field in 2021, creating a worker shortage amid a rise in viral illnesses.
Conservatives say they're hopeful and happy.
After battling the pandemic for more than 20 months, union nurses and support staff are asking for higher pay and better working conditions beginning Monday.
The decision could cost the state of California nearly $2 billion a year for low-income benefits.
California has become the first state to offer taxpayer-funded health benefits to young adults living in the country illegally.
Americans eager for a high-paying job might want to focus on two industries: health care and technology.
Albertsons Companies executives said Tuesday that their purchase of Rite Aid's more than 2,500 remaining stores will help the combined company become a "leader in food, health and wellness."
An Associated Press analysis of new figures from the government found that 7.3 million of the 8.8 million consumers signed up so far for next year come from states Trump won in the 2016 presidential election.
Police were dispatched to the 4300 block of Lombardy Court after learning that a homeowner shot a naked intruder who had broken the window of their home to gain entry.
LAPD arrested two teens and a young man after the alleged armed robbers led officers on a pursuit Friday night. Officers believe they may have targeted other people and asked potential victims to step forward.
A utility company spokesperson confirmed that crews began working on Monday to remove two towers and two lines using helicopters.
The Santa Ana Police Department announced the arrest of Alejandro Oliveros Acosta, 45, on Wednesday after investigating multiple reports of neighborhood cat abuse and deaths over several weeks.
Police responded to a Sherman Oaks smoke shop burlgary around 4:08 a.m., and then to a Granada Hills smoke shop burglary around 4:50 a.m. In both instances, suspects used a car to smash through the glass business fronts to gain entry.
Police were dispatched to the 4300 block of Lombardy Court after learning that a homeowner shot a naked intruder who had broken the window of their home to gain entry.
LAPD arrested two teens and a young man after the alleged armed robbers led officers on a pursuit Friday night. Officers believe they may have targeted other people and asked potential victims to step forward.
Police have arrested Samuel Patrick Groft, 45, for allegedly hacking down several downtown Los Angeles trees with a chainsaw over the weekend.
A utility company spokesperson confirmed that crews began working on Monday to remove two towers and two lines using helicopters.
The Santa Ana Police Department announced the arrest of Alejandro Oliveros Acosta, 45, on Wednesday after investigating multiple reports of neighborhood cat abuse and deaths over several weeks.
LAPD arrested two teens and a young man after the alleged armed robbers led officers on a pursuit Friday night. Officers believe they may have targeted other people and asked potential victims to step forward.
A utility company spokesperson confirmed that crews began working on Monday to remove two towers and two lines using helicopters.
The Santa Ana Police Department announced the arrest of Alejandro Oliveros Acosta, 45, on Wednesday after investigating multiple reports of neighborhood cat abuse and deaths over several weeks.
Police responded to a Sherman Oaks smoke shop burlgary around 4:08 a.m., and then to a Granada Hills smoke shop burglary around 4:50 a.m. In both instances, suspects used a car to smash through the glass business fronts to gain entry.
Test results of the juvenile humpback, stranded on Jan. 24 in Huntington Beach, and on the minke stranded on April 6 in Long Beach, confirmed high levels of domoic acid.
Councilman Chad Williams paid for the signs going against a measure aimed at eliminating a controversial library review board.
It happened at around 8 p.m. on northbound lanes of I-5 near Magnolia Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Greg Cronin was fired Saturday as coach of the Anaheim Ducks after two seasons, general manager Pat Verbeek announced.
Big Bear celebrated its unique weekend, where visitors enjoy the best winter and spring.
The Newport Beach Police Department said the motorcyclist was "uncooperative" before the officer shot him.
Police were dispatched to the 4300 block of Lombardy Court after learning that a homeowner shot a naked intruder who had broken the window of their home to gain entry.
CHP officers say that the woman's car was spotted "over the mountainside" on Monday afternoon.
Nearly 70% of Californians voted to pass Prop 36, which increases the penalties and allows for felony charges against repeat shoplifters. Inland Empire authorities say this is helping them crackdown on the crime.
Deputies were dispatched to the 13600 block of Daimler Street at around 2:50 p.m. on Saturday after learning of the shooting.
A Riverside Police Department Drug Recognition Expert said that the 24-year-old woman was under the influence of cannabis when the deadly crash happened.
A Southern California lawmaker is calling for a state audit of LAUSD after a lawsuit claims it defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars in funding.
A Southern California lawmaker is calling for a state audit of LAUSD after a lawsuit claims it defrauded taxpayers of millions of dollars in funding.
An investigation has found that hundreds of fire hydrants spanning throughout Los Angeles may be in need of repair despite being flagged by firefighters for maintenance as far back as a year ago. Ross Palombo reports.
A KCAL News investigation has found a troubling connection between the county's homeless population and a growing amount of fire-related incidents in recent years.
A KCAL News investigation found more than 1,300 fire hydrants need maintenance across LA. Ross Palombo reports.
The Los Angeles Chargers will take on the Detroit Lions in the annual Hall of Fame game as part of enshrinement week.
"Doomsday mom" Lori Vallow Daybell, who was convicted in the murders of her children, was found guilty of conspiring to murder her estranged husband in 2019.
Gaylord Nelson, the late U.S. senator and governor of Wisconsin, is considered the founder of Earth Day, which started in 1970.
Two lawsuits allege major home insurance companies have colluded to limit coverage in wildfire-prone California communities and force homeowners onto the state's last-resort insurance plan.
Here's what to know about whether banks and other institutions are open on Easter Monday in the U.S.
The messages were sent the same day Hegseth shared similar details in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador last week, where he met with Abrego Garcia after he said his attempts were repeatedly turned down by the Salvadoran government.
In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in Texas' Bluebonnet Detention Center "until further order from this court."
The Trump administration has moved to replace websites that previously offered health information and access to COVID tests and treatment.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments on May 15 on a Trump administration request to partially enforce the president's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
A federal judge has blocked a new California law allowing any person to sue for damages over election deepfakes.
Californians with iPhones and Apple Watches will now be able to store digital versions of their driver's licenses and identification cards on their devices, state officials announced.
The move will ensure coverage through June for 15 million people, including immigrants, who receive health care via the program.
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.
For the first time in seven years Riverside County health officials have confirmed a case of measles in a resident.
A Michigan resident died of rabies after an organ transplant in Ohio, health officials say.
Pope Francis had a peaceful night with no crises after a bronchial crisis prompted a worsening of his health.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
Fifty women business owners impacted by the Eaton Fire will receive recovery grants of up to $25,000 from Paris Hilton's nonprofit 11:11 Media Impact and GoFundMe.
After winning the World Series and his third league MVP award, the Los Angeles Dodgers star now has the world's most popular Major League Baseball jersey.
The Los Angeles Chargers will take on the Detroit Lions in the annual Hall of Fame game as part of enshrinement week.
Andrew McCutchen hit a three-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates had 18 hits for the first time in two years in a 9-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels that stopped a three-game losing streak.
Luka Doncic had 31 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers fought back to even their first-round series with the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 94-85 victory in Game 2.
The Cubs were down to their last out in the ninth when Miguel Amaya hit a solo homer off Tanner Scott that landed in the basket in center field.
Straying from the traditional 2 p.m. kickoff time, the Rose Bowl game will instead begin an hour earlier so all three New Year's Day College Football Playoff quarterfinal games are placed "in an ideal window," according to CFP officials.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Popular stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze has been named the host of the 77th Emmy Awards airing on CBS on Sept
Wink Martindale, the host of hit game shows "Gambit" and "Tic-Tac-Dough," has died. He was 91.
The family of Lyle and Erik Menendez are blaming Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman as their aunt was hospitalized after seeing graphic crime scene images during a court session on Friday.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
Joy Benedict provides continued coverage from Pomona, where activists are still demanding answers following a Border Patrol raid on Tuesday.
A utility company spokesperson confirmed that crews began working on Monday to remove two towers and two lines using helicopters.
KCAL's Bianca Rae shows us one local actresses grueling Summit to Sea expedition.
Police have arrested Samuel Patrick Groft, 44, for allegedly hacking down several downtown Los Angeles trees with a chainsaw over the weekend. Jeff Nguyen reports.
The standoff started a little after 8:15 p.m. when two suspects, one armed with a knife and another pulled out a gun. Officers arrested the suspect with the knife.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
Los Angeles comes out to celebrate the Boys in Blue two days after winning the 2024 World Series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are World Series champions after defeating the New York Yankees in game 5.
