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California Hospitals Are Not Ready For An Omicron Winter
Just because medical institutions see another surge coming doesn't mean they're equipped to handle it.

Just because medical institutions see another surge coming doesn't mean they're equipped to handle it.

Hydrogen production would dramatically increase natural gas development in a state that already struggles to police natural gas operators.
Alberto Carvalho, a proponent of school choice, oversaw a growth of magnet and charter schools in Miami.
Less than half of the state's nursing home residents have received the booster, which provides crucial protection against new variants.
The L.A. County Supervisor shares her own experience inside the state's fractured medical system.
Michelle Burton of the Social Change Institute talks about structural racism and its effect on generations of vulnerable communities.
Newly discovered records of illegal hazardous waste dumping raise fresh doubts over developer transparency and regulatory oversight.
Venice Family Clinic's Elizabeth Benson Forer explains how the growth of her essential facility reflects the breakdown of the health system.
The California Immigrant Policy Center's Sarah Dar makes the case for universal health care.
The COVID-19 pandemic erupted in California, pushing hospitals and medical facilities into crisis mode.
In a special podcast series, Mark Kreidler talks to experts and advocates about the economic and racial determinants of health.
30 years ago, a labor organizer helped convince an anti-union consultant to document his methods.
Thousands of homeowners live near methane-emitting wells. The fossil fuel industry has avoided cleaning up the mess for over a century.
The mayor's preemptive strike against the omicron variant is a stealth boon for businesses.
Will Democrats stop appointing legislators with fossil fuel investments to key committees in 2022?
Though imperfect, the city's mandate shows promise for the likely holiday COVID surge.
A ‘Community Equity Fund' empowered neighborhood groups to reach 1.9 million people, but organizations say more needs to be done.
A significant portion of eligible water systems haven't yet applied for funds meant to help customers, despite a Dec. 6 deadline.
The state is waiting for a federal court case to be resolved before implementing regulations meant to prevent further deaths.
The unpopular proposal promotes a fuel that may cause more harm to the environment than it's worth to produce.