Jul 10 New national monuments coming in Texas, California, Nevada By Josh Lederman, Associated Press Mammoth bones, prehistoric rock carvings and more than a million acres of wilderness will be protected as part of three new national monuments that President Barack Obama is creating in California, Nevada and Texas. Continue reading
Jul 06 At least 7 states limit patient costs for high-priced drugs By Michael Ollove, Stateline As more expensive specialty drugs come on the market to treat some of the most serious chronic diseases, more states are stepping in to cushion the financial pain for patients who need medicine that can cost up to hundreds of… Continue reading
Jul 04 Watch 9:48 Will California's new water restrictions ease its historic drought? By PBS News Hour Since the California drought began, the lack of water has cost thousands of jobs, caused noticeable changes in the landscape and induced desperation among citizens who are running out of options. In light of the state's newest restrictions implemented last… Continue watching
Jun 28 Watch 2:57 New rules may require children to be vaccinated in California By PBS News Hour California is on the verge of requiring more children to get vaccinations, even if parents disagree. Wall Street Journal reporter Caroline Porter joins Hari Sreenivasan from Los Angeles with more on the issue. Continue watching
Jun 25 Watch 5:04 News Wrap: After measles outbreak, California lawmakers vote for strict vaccination bill By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, the California State Assembly voted to require that nearly all public school children get their shots, or otherwise be homeschooled. Also, Congress completed work on a major trade package, clearing the way for the Obama… Continue watching
Jun 24 California caps what patients pay for pricey drugs. Will other states follow? By April Dembosky, KQED Expensive specialty medicines used to treat cancer and chronic illnesses have forced some very ill Americans to choose between getting proper treatment and paying their rent. To ease the financial burden, the California agency that governs the state's Affordable Care… Continue reading
Jun 13 Watch 9:06 LA's ambitious plan to house every homeless veteran By PBS News Hour Los Angeles, a city with the highest number of homeless veterans, recently signed on to an ambitious national effort to end the crisis by the end of the year. Now, hundreds of service providers are working toward that goal by… Continue watching
Jun 12 Federal agencies pledge another $110 million in drought aid By Juliet Williams, Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Federal agencies pledged another $110 million in aid Friday to help states struggling with the crippling drought after President Barack Obama talked to leaders from seven western states. Continue reading
Jun 10 Watch 6:21 From the fields to the Library of Congress, Juan Felipe Herrera took a winding path to poetry By PBS News Hour Juan Felipe Herrera is the author of more than 20 books of poetry, novels for young adults and collections for children, most recently “Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes.” He is the son of migrant workers from Mexico, and today he… Continue watching
Jun 09 Watch 8:52 Are marijuana growers sucking California dry? By PBS News Hour Thousands of marijuana farms are depleting California's streams at the height of a historic drought, according to state scientists. Special correspondent Spencer Michels follows along as game wardens, biologists and engineers go in search of marijuana on privately-owned lands --… Continue watching