California mental health support lines say they're getting more calls than ever. Several are scaling back services and laying off staff because of budget cuts.

The budget deal between Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Legislature forgoes or delays many of Newsom’s proposed cuts but the deficit is only likely to grow. This story was originally published by CalMatters ...

California lawmakers are bracing for a $10B-plus budget hole — without federal cuts Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders are now flying blind into budget crunch time, as tariffs and a lack ...

California closes $12B deficit by cutting back immigrants' access to health care California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a budget that pares back a number of progressive priorities to close a $12 ...

Trump’s SNAP cuts could leave California medical students without basic resources, worsening food insecurity and financial hardship for future doctors.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed on Friday a budget that pares back a number of progressive priorities, including a landmark health care expansion for low-income adult illegal immigrants, to ...

Federal law requires states to offer health insurance to many people with low incomes or disabilities. But some states, including California, are far more generous than what’s required. Budget ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a budget that pares back a number of progressive priorities to close a $12 billion deficit. The Legislature approved it Friday. It includes capping new ...

Medi-Cal under threat: Who’s covered and what could be cut? As lawmakers debate funding for the safety net program, here’s what’s at stake for California’s largest health program.