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On June 27, 2023, California lawmakers and Governor Gavin Newsom finalized a significant health care agreement, securing $19.4 billion in funding to bolster the state’s Medi-Cal program and address behavioral health needs. The deal, which includes the renewal of the Managed Care Organization (MCO) Tax, aims to enhance access to care for millions of low-income

Golden State Review Contributor·June 27, 2023

On May 11, 2023, San Francisco officially concluded its COVID-19 public health emergency, aligning with the federal government’s decision to end the national emergency declaration. This move marked a significant milestone in the city’s ongoing response to the pandemic. Mayor London Breed and the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) announced the termination of

Golden State Review Contributor·May 11, 2023

San Francisco, CA – As respiratory illnesses continue to surge across San Francisco and Northern California in April 2023, health officials are ramping up efforts to address the growing number of COVID-19, flu, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) cases. The confluence of these viruses has placed a strain on local hospitals and health services, with

Golden State Review Contributor·April 5, 2023

On February 28, 2023, California Governor Gavin Newsom officially ended the state’s COVID-19 state of emergency, marking a significant shift in the state’s response to the pandemic. The decision came after nearly three years of public health measures and restrictions designed to curb the spread of COVID-19, as the state saw a marked decline in

Golden State Review Contributor·March 28, 2023

On February 24, 2023, San Francisco experienced an unprecedented winter storm that set a 132-year-old temperature record, marking the coldest February 24 on record since 1891. The high temperature reached only 39°F (3.9°C), breaking the previous record of 40°F (4.4°C) set on the same date in 1891.  The storm, part of a larger weather system

Golden State Review Contributor·February 24, 2023

In response to the rising homelessness crisis, San Francisco city officials announced a new initiative on January 15, 2023, aimed at providing immediate relief and long-term solutions for the city’s homeless population. The ambitious plan, called “Pathways to Housing,” was introduced by Mayor London Breed in collaboration with local housing organizations and public health groups,

Golden State Review Contributor·January 15, 2023

San Francisco, CA – As the holiday season approached, the San Francisco Bay Area experienced a notable increase in COVID-19 cases, raising concerns among health officials about the potential for a “tripledemic” involving COVID-19, influenza, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). This surge prompted renewed public health advisories and precautionary measures across the region. By mid-December,

Golden State Review Contributor·December 17, 2022

San Francisco, CA – As the holiday season approached, the San Francisco Bay Area experienced a notable increase in COVID-19 cases, raising concerns among health officials about the potential for a “tripledemic” involving COVID-19, influenza, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). This surge prompted renewed public health advisories and precautionary measures across the region. By mid-December,

Golden State Review Contributor·December 17, 2022

San Francisco, CA – California health officials are stepping up efforts to combat a growing surge in respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, influenza (flu), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), as the state experiences an uptick in cases heading into the winter months. The combined surge in these illnesses, which often peak during colder weather, has prompted

Golden State Review Contributor·November 8, 2022

As California faces a rise in COVID-19 cases this fall, state health officials have announced the launch of updated booster shots designed to combat the latest Omicron subvariants. On October 14, 2022, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) began distributing the new boosters, which target both the original strain of the virus and the

Golden State Review Contributor·October 14, 2022