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California releases its own vaccine recommendations as RFK shifts federal policy

by Ana B. Ibarra, CalMatters and Kristen Hwang, CalMatters 2 hours agoSeptember 18, 2025

Leading medical organizations informed the state’s new guidelines, announced as part of a western states alliance. A new law requires insurers to cover vaccines for most Californians.

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Long Beach launches early childhood mental health program

by Elly Yu, LAist 20 hours agoSeptember 17, 2025
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Amid budget crunch, Long Beach Health Department ends programs, cuts jobs

Avatar photo by John Donegan September 16, 2025September 16, 2025
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Newsom promised real progress on mental health with CARE Court. Here’s what the numbers show

Avatar photoAvatar photo by Marisa Kendall, CalMatters, Jocelyn Wiener, CalMatters and Erica Yee, CalMatters September 3, 2025
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Long Beach VA hospital unveils $175 million expansion of its mental health facilities

Avatar photo by John Donegan August 28, 2025August 29, 2025
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Covered California health insurance will cost more in 2026. Here’s what’s behind the double-digit increase

by Kristen Hwang, CalMatters August 15, 2025August 15, 2025
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With typhus on the rise, Long Beach warns pet owners to guard against fleas

Avatar photo by Natalie Canalis August 5, 2025August 5, 2025
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California sues after Trump demands access to sensitive data about food stamp recipients

by Wendy Fry, CalMatters and Mikhail Zinshteyn, CalMatters July 29, 2025July 29, 2025
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Long Beach ends its free HIV and STI testing, citing federal cuts

Avatar photo by John Donegan July 23, 2025July 24, 2025
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How the GOP budget bill will affect the cost of California health insurance

by Kristen Hwang, CalMatters July 22, 2025July 22, 2025

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