Those who responded to a Capital Chronicle survey expressed concerns about long-term funding and access to treatment.
Community & Public Health
Harsh policies targeting unhoused people in the so-called sanctuary city ensnare newly arrived migrants, who now have fewer places to turn for shelter and support.
Stories about domestic violence policy are comparatively rare — but those are the most important to pursue, writes journalist Julianne McShane, in an essay sharing strategies for going beyond individual cases.
President Donald Trump's campaign promise to carry out the largest-ever "domestic deportation" operation in the U.S. prompted New Jersey school districts to contact advocacy groups and relief organizations for advice on how to support families facing deportation risks.
Many patients say they were harmed by Advocate Health’s billing and collection practices – even as the health system has canceled thousands of liens against patients’ homes
I thought a story about Sonoma County’s alternative crisis response program would be straightforward. Instead, I ran into obstacle after obstacle.
Mark DenDekker, 61, became homeless after job loss and injuries. His story is an all-too-familiar one for homeless service providers in San Luis Obispo County, who are tasked with helping people facing a wide range of personal challenges.
San Luis Obispo County faces rising senior homelessness, with many struggling to access healthcare, housing, and basic needs. This is the second in a three-part series — Aging on the Streets — on senior homelessness in the county.
“The risk for closure for pharmacies in predominantly Black and Latinx neighborhoods was higher than in white neighborhoods,” one recent study showed.
The more people I interviewed, the more I learned that people are often deeply curious about the health and safety of their water.