California bears little risk of succumbing to a deadly virus that has gripped multiple countries overseas, the state’s top health officer Karen Smith said Monday.
No issue has been more hotly debated at the state Capitol this year than a proposal that would require school-age children to receive vaccines before they are allowed to attend public school.
The number of children admitted to emergency rooms for asthma complications has risen statewide, according to an analysis by Kaiser Health News.
In the wake of the Measles outbreaks that have plagued California over the last several months, the legislature is pursuing measures designed to address the statewide vaccination problem and signif
A bill that would require children to receive certain vaccinations before enrolling in public school will face its first legislative test in Sacramento this week.
Among the most controversial bills to be heard in the state Legislature this year is the so-called right-to-die bill currently making its way through the state Senate.
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has changed its public comment policy after online bigots derailed a recent meeting with antisemitic and racist screeds.
California voters will be asked to reform the state’s mental health system in March, following the approval of two bills by lawmakers last week.
Los Angeles County officials are seeking the public’s input on how to combat street takeovers or “sideshows.”
Santa Barbara County cannabis businesses that are behind on their taxes could soon lose their license to operate.