California billionaire tax measure secures signatures for November ballot
California labor unions have gathered 1.5 million signatures for a ballot initiative to tax billionaires 5% to fund healthcare and offset federal cuts.
California labor unions have gathered 1.5 million signatures for a ballot initiative to tax billionaires 5% to fund healthcare and offset federal cuts.
California dismantles $267 million hospice fraud ring in 'Operation Skip Chase'; 21 charged
Attorney General Rob Bonta on Thursday announced the takedown of a $267 million hospice fraud ring in Southern California involving 21 suspects and stolen identities.
Attorney General Rob Bonta on Thursday announced the takedown of a $267 million hospice fraud ring in Southern California involving 21 suspects and stolen identities.
'Operation Never Say Die': 8 arrested in $50M California hospice fraud takedown
Eight people were arrested in California in connection with a $50 million hospice fraud scheme dubbed Operation Never Say Die, sparking a dispute between federal and state authorities.
Eight people were arrested in California in connection with a $50 million hospice fraud scheme dubbed Operation Never Say Die, sparking a dispute between federal and state authorities.
DOJ targets ‘kingdom of fraud’ in hospice takedown
Federal prosecutors have charged over a dozen people in Los Angeles allegedly linked to a $60 million Medicare fraud scheme.
Federal prosecutors have charged over a dozen people in Los Angeles allegedly linked to a $60 million Medicare fraud scheme.
USC scientist working toward an HIV cure
Dr. Paula Cannon is pursuing one of medicine’s most difficult goals: a cure for HIV.
Dr. Paula Cannon is pursuing one of medicine’s most difficult goals: a cure for HIV.
$106M 'mental health village' in Norwalk breaks ground: What to know
LA County has officially broken ground on a first-of-its-kind "Care Community" at the Metropolitan State Hospital campus, turning vacant buildings into 162 beds of treatment and housing.
LA County has officially broken ground on a first-of-its-kind "Care Community" at the Metropolitan State Hospital campus, turning vacant buildings into 162 beds of treatment and housing.
LA County votes yes to sales tax increase
The LA Co. Board of Supervisors voted yes Tuesday on a proposal to place a temporary half-cent sales tax increase. The proposal will be up for Los Angeles County residents to vote yes or no on June 2026.
The LA Co. Board of Supervisors voted yes Tuesday on a proposal to place a temporary half-cent sales tax increase. The proposal will be up for Los Angeles County residents to vote yes or no on June 2026.
LA County approves sales tax increase for healthcare; Proposal to appear on June 2026 ballot
The LA Co. Board of Supervisors voted yes Tuesday on a proposal to place a temporary half-cent sales tax increase.
The LA Co. Board of Supervisors voted yes Tuesday on a proposal to place a temporary half-cent sales tax increase.
Kaiser Permanente strike growing in numbers
More Kaiser Permanente workers joined the picket lines as they extended the strike to Week 3.
More Kaiser Permanente workers joined the picket lines as they extended the strike to Week 3.
Kaiser Permanente strike reaches Week 2
This comes as Kaiser Permanente is offering a 21.5% wage increase to union workers.
This comes as Kaiser Permanente is offering a 21.5% wage increase to union workers.
Enrollment in Affordable Care Act plans down 3.5%, new federal data shows - See state by state enrollments
Fewer Americans signed up for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance as costs increased due to expiring subsidies.
Fewer Americans signed up for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance as costs increased due to expiring subsidies.
House passes bill extending health care subsidies
The U.S. House passed a bill to extend health care subsidies.
The U.S. House passed a bill to extend health care subsidies.
New California laws in 2026 include plastic bag ban, food delivery refunds -- see the full list
Hundreds of new laws were approved this year in California, and many of them will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
Hundreds of new laws were approved this year in California, and many of them will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.
1 in 4 Affordable Care Act enrollees say they would go 'uninsured' if tax credits expire: poll
If Congress doesn't extend the ACA health insurance tax credits, premium payments are expected to increase an average of 114% next year.
If Congress doesn't extend the ACA health insurance tax credits, premium payments are expected to increase an average of 114% next year.
LA County reports first flu death of the season
Health officials urge everyone over 6 months old to get the flu vaccine and practice prevention, as activity is expected to rise.
Health officials urge everyone over 6 months old to get the flu vaccine and practice prevention, as activity is expected to rise.
Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers reach midpoint of 5-day strike
Kaiser officials maintain that their hospitals and medical offices will remain open and staffed during the strike.
Kaiser officials maintain that their hospitals and medical offices will remain open and staffed during the strike.
Kaiser strike enters third day
As the healthcare workers' strike reaches a midpoint, there is growing optimism.
As the healthcare workers' strike reaches a midpoint, there is growing optimism.
Kaiser strike enters second day
Wednesday marks Day 2 of a planned five-day strike for thousands of healthcare workers.
Wednesday marks Day 2 of a planned five-day strike for thousands of healthcare workers.
Kaiser Permanente strike enters Day 2
Thousands of unionized workers are participating in the walkout across 500 locations in California, Hawaii, and Oregon, demanding better wages and prioritization from their employer.
Thousands of unionized workers are participating in the walkout across 500 locations in California, Hawaii, and Oregon, demanding better wages and prioritization from their employer.
Day 2 of the Kaiser healthcare workers' strike
A five-day strike for healthcare workers at Kaiser Permanente enters its second day.
A five-day strike for healthcare workers at Kaiser Permanente enters its second day.