Ana B. Ibarra

Millions are turning to AI for therapy. California lawmakers say not so fast.

New rules on work hours, renewals and income limits could put your Medi-Cal at risk. Get the details -- and share your questions here.

A therapists' union alleges Kaiser's e-visit tool screens mental health patients and issues care recommendations without real-time clinician review, which the union says violates state law.

Private plans say they'll pass the cost to consumers — meaning families could pay $400 more a year to help keep Medi-Cal afloat.

LA County's Measure ER clung to a narrow lead while Contra Costa's similar measure went down in defeat — a divide experts attribute to growing anxiety over the cost of living.

In California, about 2,000 youth are killed or hospitalized annually due to gun violence. Advocates and experts say getting timely mental health care to young survivors and witnesses is critical.

California leaders approved the hospital funding within days even as they questioned the narrow criteria, the amount and the number of hospitals that would qualify. The speed stunned some hospitals that are now scrambling to apply by the deadline.

The Trump administration suspended $1.1 billion in California Medicaid funds over fraud claims, threatening home care for 900,000 seniors and people with disabilities.

California's mobile crisis teams have doubled in size. A budget proposal could undo that.

Medicare fraud can have dangerous consequences for beneficiaries, but resources exist for people who suspect fraud.