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Trump’s Medicaid work mandate could kick thousands of homeless Californians off coverage

by Kristen Hwang, CalMatters March 6, 2026March 6, 2026

A majority of California’s roughly 180,000 people experiencing homelessness have health insurance through Medi-Cal. Providers predict that many will lose insurance under President Donald Trump’s upcoming work mandates even if they qualify for exemptions.

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In push to clean them up, researchers warn of many uncapped oil wells near schools, parks, homes in Long Beach

Avatar photo by John Donegan February 13, 2026February 18, 2026
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Long Beach bus stations display student-designed PSAs to combat opioid overdoses

by Kate Raphael February 12, 2026February 12, 2026
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California sues as Trump cuts $600M in public health grants to four states

by Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters February 12, 2026February 12, 2026
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California spends billions based on this pollution tracker. Who benefits from its latest update?

by Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters February 8, 2026February 6, 2026
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Long Beach moves WIC office to health center at Houghton Park

Avatar photo by John Donegan January 27, 2026January 27, 2026
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7 Long Beach students set out to find new ways to warn their peers about opioids

by Kate Raphael October 21, 2025October 21, 2025
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Newsom unveils $11 state insulin for Californians: ‘We took matters into our own hands’

by Kristen Hwang, CalMatters October 16, 2025October 16, 2025
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More severe strain of mpox reported in Long Beach — the 7th ever case in the U.S.

Avatar photo by John Donegan October 15, 2025October 15, 2025
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California’s health insurance marketplace braces for chaos as shutdown persists

Avatar photo by Bernard J. Wolfson, KFF Health News October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

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