Elizabeth Aguilera/CALmatters|Regulators have changed how they assess which homes around the closed battery recycler need lead removed - a move that could leave many off of a priority cleanup list.
The region has seen an unprecedented spike over the past few years. It’s part of an overall rise in syphilis and other STD's across California and the nation.
The public health department acts following a report that low-income patients in the AIDS Drug-Assistance Program couldn't get needed drugs or timely care.
With California and other states legalizing recreational pot, the American Academy of Pediatrics says education about its potential for harm is even more important.
A group of Muslim-American doctors started the UMMA clinic. Staff say many patients are worried about losing their access to health care and possible deportation.
