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Media

A microphone on the antique desk of a California State Senator. In the chambers of the California Senate in Sacramento.

As GOP cries fraud, Newsom backs Medicaid spending on housing and food

KFF Health News
July 13, 2026
Woman speaking to doctor as she holds her stomach

How sick is sick enough? New Medicaid work rule worries patient advocates, states.

Politico
June 7, 2026
Little girl high-fiving her doctor

California is teetering on a healthcare cliff, but few are paying attention

Los Angeles Times
May 28, 2026
Doctor handing over a form to a patient

Medi-Cal immigrant enrollment is dropping. Researchers point to Trump’s policies

Los Angeles Times
April 9, 2026
Open female mouth during oral checkup at the dentist.

After a four-year wait to see a dentist, her son suffered. With Medi-Cal cuts, the wait will be even longer

CalMatters
April 6, 2026
Hospital Hallway with Doctors, Nurses and Specialists in Hospital. Female and Male Physicians, Surgeons, Healthcare Officials Walk Together in Corridor with Their Back to Camera

California hospitals laying off thousands as funding cuts trickle down

Orange County Register
March 26, 2026
Tired depressed female african nurse wearing face mask sits on hospital floor.

Healthcare experts warn ‘people will die’ unless state steps up amid federal cuts

Los Angeles Times
February 1, 2026
Assemblymember Mia Bonta

Mia Bonta pleads for ‘pandemic-level’ response to Feds’ gutting of Medi-Cal

Sacramento Bee
January 29, 2026
Rear view of Audience in the conference hall or seminar meeting which have Speakers

California panel will seek bold new vision for Medi-Cal amid budget woes

Sacramento Bee
December 22, 2025
Happy Latin mother enjoying time with her child on the beach - Family and love concept

How California families are already bracing for looming Medicaid cuts

Los Angeles Times
September 29, 2025
Portrait of happy senior patient looking at camera before MRI in medical center. Hispanic old man smiling in clinic before treatment.

Health systems confront ‘nuclear option’ budget after Medicaid cuts

San Jose Mercury News
August 19, 2025
Female doctor walking along a corridor in the hospital

Higher premiums and lost coverage: How Trump’s budget changes health care in California

CalMatters
July 10, 2025