Ana B. Ibarra • CalMatters, Author at Stocktonia News

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What will California’s next governor do about healthcare? Here are Becerra and Hilton’s plans

by Ana B. Ibarra • CalMatters Sept. 29, 2026, 8:00 a.m.Sept. 28, 2026, 10:58 a.m.

As Californians drown in medical debt, the two candidates running for governor have given voters little indication of how they’d help.

California is getting ready to increase a health insurance tax — will it affect your premium?

by Ana B. Ibarra • CalMatters June 23, 2026, 8:00 a.m.June 18, 2026, 1:08 p.m.

Californians are staying insured, but settling for health coverage they may not use

by Ana B. Ibarra • CalMatters March 8, 2026, 6:00 a.m.March 3, 2026, 3:28 p.m.

A person adjusts a digital panel on one of six industrial refrigerators in a sterile, organized room. Papers attached to the doors suggest a lab setting.

California sues over Trump’s $600 million in cuts to public health funding in 4 states

by Ana B. Ibarra • CalMatters Feb. 17, 2026, 12:04 p.m.Feb. 17, 2026, 12:04 p.m.

Grocery store display with stacks of tortillas in red and yellow packaging, surrounded by refrigerated sections and fresh produce.

A new California law requires tortillas to include an extra ingredient. Here’s why

by Ana B. Ibarra • CalMatters Jan. 9, 2026, 6:00 a.m.Jan. 7, 2026, 10:18 a.m.

A person with a pink backpack walks down a school hallway lined with orange lockers and colorful artwork above.

California promised to boost mental health in schools. Why one key program is behind schedule

by Ana B. Ibarra • CalMatters May 12, 2025, 6:00 a.m.May 6, 2026, 10:53 a.m.

A healthcare professional examines a patient’s throat with an otoscope in a clinic.

California’s Medi-Cal shortfall hits $6.2 billion with ‘unprecedented’ cost increases

by Ana B. Ibarra • CalMatters March 18, 2025, 11:05 a.m.March 18, 2025, 11:05 a.m.

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California has a lot to lose if Trump slashes Medicaid. Seniors, kids and more could face coverage cuts

by Ana B. Ibarra • CalMatters March 1, 2025, 6:00 a.m.May 7, 2026, 9:49 a.m.

A close-up of a package of "Supreme Micros" medicinal mushrooms held by a person whose image is blurred in the background

California almost legalized psychedelics. Supporters are now looking for a good test case

by Ana B. Ibarra • CalMatters Jan. 3, 2025, 6:00 a.m.Jan. 2, 2025, 9:36 a.m.

Some California stem cell clinics use unproven therapies. A new court ruling cracks down

by Ana B. Ibarra • CalMatters Oct. 4, 2024, 4:49 p.m.Oct. 4, 2024, 4:49 p.m.