Dave Pehling is website managing editor for CBS Bay Area. He started his journalism career doing freelance writing about music in the late 1990s, eventually working as a web writer, editor and ...

Affordability of health care is a priority feature that every Californian seeks, particularly the under-resourced community. The task of how to apply for Medi‑Cal in California may appear challenging, ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. What you need to know: California boosted Paid Family Leave and Disability Insurance benefits up to 90 percent of regular pay ...