Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main, Author at Stocktonia News

People holding signs striking outside a medical center.

Is Kaiser’s labor-management model unraveling?

by Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main March 26, 2026, 6:00 a.m.

Health care workers say the system’s push for growth is undermining a once-vaunted partnership — and affecting patients.

Nurses and single-payer advocates rally in support of CalCare outside the the California Democratic Party 2026 State Convention on Feb. 21. (Photo courtesy California Nurses Association/Capital & Main)

Federal cuts are reviving a California lawmaker’s push for single-payer health care

by Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main March 12, 2026, 6:00 a.m.

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How California is fighting back against Trump’s targeting of child care funds

by Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main Feb. 11, 2026, 6:00 a.m.

A silhouette of an airplane is seen against a large, orange full moon in a dark night sky.

The ultra rich say they’ll leave California if a wealth tax passes. History shows otherwise

by Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main Feb. 7, 2026, 6:00 a.m.

People holding signs striking outside a medical center.

On eve of latest Kaiser strike, nurses sound alarm over patient care

by Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main Jan. 23, 2026, 9:50 a.m.Jan. 23, 2026, 9:50 a.m.

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California bill aims to rein in mental health coverage denials that leave kids without care

by Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main Jan. 19, 2026, 6:00 a.m.

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Commentary: Can California’s new immigrant laws help — and hold up in court?

by Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main Jan. 14, 2026, 6:00 a.m.

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Economic realities of living in California hit hard as gap between rich and poor remains near historic highs

by Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main Jan. 7, 2026, 6:00 a.m.

A person speaks at a podium with a sign reading "$11 INSULIN" in a pharmacy setting.

Where will Gov. Newsom’s evolution on health care leave Californians?

by Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main Dec. 31, 2025, 7:00 a.m.

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California may try to claw back Medi-Cal care by using its minimum wage rules

by Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main Dec. 9, 2025, 7:00 a.m.