Newsom's “CARE Courts” Would Compel Treatment for the Mentally Ill
Every county would be required to participate in the CARE Court system.
Senator Richard Pan Talks Threats to Local Health Officers with Contra Costa’s Dr. Chris Farnitano
Fringe, radical extremists are targeting public health officers across California and the nation. Dr. Pan talks to Dr. Chris Farnitano, the Contra Costa Health Officer, about threats of violence and harassment he has gotten on the “Putting the Public Into Health” podcast.
Grass Valley Cannabis Company Steps Up to Help First Responders
Grass Valley-based cannabis company Jahlibyrd has delivered 15,000 N95 masks to police and other emergency personnel. Another 25,000 are expected.
Coronavirus Testing in Los Angeles: Here’s What You Need to Know
So you’ve been coughing, you’re feverish, or maybe you know you’ve been exposed to COVID-19. How do you get tested?
Are You a Medical Professional Who Wants to Help Fight COVID-19? Los Angeles Wants to Hear From You.
The city and county of Los Angeles have launched a recruitment portal for medical professionals who could assist a flood of patients with COVID-19.
Defunct Hospitals to Be Repurposed for COVID-19 Patients
The State of California has entered into an agreement with Verity Health System of California, Inc. that will allow it to use two vacant hospitals as facilities for COVID-19 patients.
San Francisco Could Embrace Universal Mental Health Care
The program would be paid for by an Excessive CEO Salary Tax.
A Steep Rise in Retiree Health Costs is Putting Local Governments at Risk
On March 18, Moody’s released one of the most comprehensive reports on the status of California public retiree health costs to date. Its conclusions were troubling.
GAO Warns: Tough Times Ahead for State and Local Governments
"Our annual outlook suggests the sector will have an increasingly tough time covering their bills over the next 50 years,” the GAO writes.