Lawmaker proposes Medi-Cal coverage of chronic disease program

Hundreds of thousands of people have benefited from a disease-management program developed by Kate Lorig, DrPH, professor emeritus of immunology and rheumatology. Now, if Assemblyman Joe Coto (D-San Jose) has his way, the program for chronic disease patients could aid even more people and also lower California’s health-care bill. (more)

Editorial: Coto single-handedly reforms water district

With a stroke of the governor's pen this week, good-government reforms long overdue at the Santa Clara Valley Water District have become law, thanks to the foresight and tenacity of San Jose Assemblyman Joe Coto. (more)