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Dark Days Ahead: Older Californians Face Mounting Daily Expenses Dark Days Ahead: Older Californians Face Mounting Daily Expenses
Healthcare September 2, 2025

Dark Days Ahead: Older Californians Face Mounting Daily Expenses

The struggle for Californians ages 65 and older to pay their day-to-day ... more

2 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
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Caregiving in California: Love, Duty, and the Hidden Cost Families Carry Caregiving in California: Love, Duty, and the Hidden Cost Families Carry
Health February 20, 2026

Caregiving in California: Love, Duty, and the Hidden Cost Families Carry

  New research shows Latino family caregiving in California is sustaining the ... more

3 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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Can’t Afford Health Insurance? Here’s What Californians Should Know Before Skipping Medical Care Can’t Afford Health Insurance? Here’s What Californians Should Know Before Skipping Medical Care
Health Cover Story June 26, 2026

Can’t Afford Health Insurance? Here’s What Californians Should Know Before Skipping Medical Care

As federal subsidies expire, more California families are facing higher premiums or ... more

6 mins read
Andrea Perez
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California’s Next Governor Could Revive Single-Payer Healthcare Debate as Families Struggle With Costs California’s Next Governor Could Revive Single-Payer Healthcare Debate as Families Struggle With Costs
Healthcare May 5, 2026

California’s Next Governor Could Revive Single-Payer Healthcare Debate as Families Struggle With Costs

As insurance premiums rise and many residents delay care, some California candidates ... more

3 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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California’s Medi-Cal Faces $3.44 Billion Shortfall: What’s Behind the Budget Crisis? California’s Medi-Cal Faces $3.44 Billion Shortfall: What’s Behind the Budget Crisis?
Healthcare March 13, 2025

California’s Medi-Cal Faces $3.44 Billion Shortfall: What’s Behind the Budget Crisis?

Exploring the financial strains of Medi-Cal, from undocumented immigrant coverage to rising ... more

4 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
1,262
California will restart checking Medi-Cal eligibility California will restart checking Medi-Cal eligibility
Healthcare March 22, 2023

California will restart checking Medi-Cal eligibility

California will soon restart its annual eligibility review for people enrolled in ... more

2 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
378
California Union Pushes New Rules on Community Health Clinics. Accountability or Risk to Latino Care? California Union Pushes New Rules on Community Health Clinics. Accountability or Risk to Latino Care?
Healthcare May 3, 2026

California Union Pushes New Rules on Community Health Clinics. Accountability or Risk to Latino Care?

A union-backed proposal would require clinics to spend more on patient care ... more

4 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
223
California May Kill Salvadoran Doctors Program Over $144,000 Despite Severe Healthcare Shortages California May Kill Salvadoran Doctors Program Over $144,000 Despite Severe Healthcare Shortages
Healthcare May 15, 2026

California May Kill Salvadoran Doctors Program Over $144,000 Despite Severe Healthcare Shortages

Supporters say SB 1179 could help underserved Latino communities across Los Angeles ... more

6 mins read
Andrea Perez
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California Has a Plan for Its Medicaid Funding Fight. But Can It Replace Billions in Medicaid Money? California Has a Plan for Its Medicaid Funding Fight. But Can It Replace Billions in Medicaid Money?
Health July 23, 2026

California Has a Plan for Its Medicaid Funding Fight. But Can It Replace Billions in Medicaid Money?

California has tools to soften the impact of delayed Medicaid payments, but ... more

6 mins read
Andrea Perez
1,159
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has a different perspective on reducing insulin costs California Gov. Gavin Newsom has a different perspective on reducing insulin costs
Healthcare October 9, 2023

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has a different perspective on reducing insulin costs

Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have controled insulin ... more

1 min read
Parriva Newsroom
235
California Delayed Medi-Cal Cuts for Immigrants. The Bigger Decision May Be Left to the Next Governor California Delayed Medi-Cal Cuts for Immigrants. The Bigger Decision May Be Left to the Next Governor
Cover Story June 18, 2026

California Delayed Medi-Cal Cuts for Immigrants. The Bigger Decision May Be Left to the Next Governor

The new state budget protects key health benefits for now, but lawmakers ... more

5 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
2,223
Blood Donors: The myth about Latinos who don’t donate blood Blood Donors: The myth about Latinos who don’t donate blood
Health March 8, 2023

Blood Donors: The myth about Latinos who don’t donate blood

Hispanics are the fastest growing part of the United States population, yet ... more

2 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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Black, Hispanic Doctors See Much Larger Proportion of Medicaid Patients Black, Hispanic Doctors See Much Larger Proportion of Medicaid Patients
Healthcare September 25, 2024

Black, Hispanic Doctors See Much Larger Proportion of Medicaid Patients

Latino and Black family doctors are more likely to hang their shingle ... more

2 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
1,072
Big disparity in the number of Latino doctors and surgeons Big disparity in the number of Latino doctors and surgeons
Healthcare May 13, 2023

Big disparity in the number of Latino doctors and surgeons

Advocates are working to raise awareness of the relatively small number of ... more

3 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
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As Open Enrollment Begins, Obamacare Costs Climb Sharply As Open Enrollment Begins, Obamacare Costs Climb Sharply
Health November 3, 2025

As Open Enrollment Begins, Obamacare Costs Climb Sharply

Open enrollment began Saturday for healthcare insurance through Affordable Care Act marketplaces, ... more

2 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
670
Arizona abortion ban will drive more patients to California Arizona abortion ban will drive more patients to California
Healthcare April 10, 2024

Arizona abortion ban will drive more patients to California

California clinics have begun preparing for a possible influx of patients seeking ... more

2 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
1,869
Ana Ruiz-pena: “There are Many Stories that Have Touched us, Made us Cry.” Ana Ruiz-pena: “There are Many Stories that Have Touched us, Made us Cry.”
Community August 27, 2023

Ana Ruiz-pena: “There are Many Stories that Have Touched us, Made us Cry.”

"He always used to say that we should help people. If we ... more

5 mins read
Reynaldo Mena
845
America’s Drug Shortages Reach New Heights America’s Drug Shortages Reach New Heights
Healthcare May 22, 2023

America’s Drug Shortages Reach New Heights

Shortages of cancer drugs and other life-saving medications are reaching their worst ... more

2 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
875
Abortion: A dangerous migration from the U.S. to Mexico in search of access to services Abortion: A dangerous migration from the U.S. to Mexico in search of access to services
Healthcare September 26, 2023

Abortion: A dangerous migration from the U.S. to Mexico in search of access to services

The growing U.S. demand for abortion care is not limited to deliveries ... more

2 mins read
Parriva Newsroom
952
A triumph for health workers; Newsom signs historic law to slowy raise minimum wage to $25 per hour A triumph for health workers; Newsom signs historic law to slowy raise minimum wage to $25 per hour
Healthcare October 14, 2023

A triumph for health workers; Newsom signs historic law to slowy raise minimum wage to $25 per hour

California will raise the minimum wage for health workers to $25 per ... more

3 mins read
Parriva Newsroom

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Two Everyday Drinks Are Under the Cancer Microscope. What Latino Families Should Know
UCLA’s Medi-Cal Contract Ended. 9,000 Patients Now Face an Uncertain Future and Latinos May Carry a Large Share of the Impact
California Is Building More Housing. But Is It Becoming More Affordable?

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