As Trump-backed law threatens Medicaid and SNAP eligibility for millions, a proposed change to state data collection aims to preserve coverage.
A living wage analyst challenges rosy claims about rising standard of living, and shows that for millions of Americans, their pay doesn’t cover the basics.
The district’s teachers’ union staged its first walkout in 154 years over larger class sizes, health care costs and support for special education students.
Experts say he would likely face a recall, but could still wield power through appointments, vetoes and regulatory boards.
Coordinated bargaining — echoing Hollywood labor fights — helped thousands of workers settle contracts.
UC Berkeley study finds employment held steady — and only pennies were added to menu prices.
As the April 14 strike deadline looms, teachers and support staff remain at an impasse with a district strained by high housing costs and declining enrollment.
Bay Area and L.A. residents weigh a regressive fix as funding cuts threaten basic care for the uninsured.
Health care workers say the system’s push for growth is undermining a once-vaunted partnership — and affecting patients.
As inequality grows, states are stepping up where the federal government hasn’t. "It’s a movement," says Patriotic Millionaire's Chuck Collins.
Regulators are again fining the health care giant for inadequate investment in mental health care.
Assemblymember Ash Kalra says attacks on the Affordable Care Act underscore the urgency of creating state-run health insurance.
Fear of aggressive deportation raids is deterring foreign visitors, leading to a reduction in hours for workers and lost revenue.
Emergency state support for Planned Parenthood can’t fully offset lost Medicaid dollars, and patients are paying the price.
Community groups are pushing back on an impending HUD rule that would force undocumented immigrants from public housing, splitting families.
Unions, small businesses, states sue to stop the administration from punishing blue states by withholding $10 billion in funding.
Uber-rich say they’ll flee if wealth tax proposal passes. History suggests otherwise.
More than 31,000 nurses and health care workers plan to walk out next week following months-long stalemate with Kaiser.
A new California bill aims to rein in mental health coverage denials that leave kids without care.
Experts are watching whether state protections can help shield immigrants from Trump’s crackdown and survive legal challenges.