Melody Gutierrez
Los Angeles Times
Sacramento, CA, United States
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Recent articles by Melody:
Abandoned homesteads fascinated me as a kid. Now my childhood home is among them
Nearly 25 years after Times reporter Melody Gutierrez's family was forced to leave their Wonder Valley home, she returned to find a crumbling, empty house — or was it? → Read More
Fears of losing battle to control monkeypox in California, U.S. as cases surge
Monkeypox cases are rising exponentially, dimming hopes that officials can quickly gain control of the virus that has the potential to establish a lasting foothold. → Read More
California Politics: Legislators face new threats in familiar vaccine fight
No issue has elicited more fervent reactions in the California Capitol than vaccine bills. With a controversial bill to allow minors to consent to vaccines without parental consent, will this year be any different? → Read More
Multiple fights near Knott's Berry Farm, park closes early
Multiple fights broke out Saturday night at Knott's Berry Farm, forcing the park to close early. → Read More
Stand-up comedian Jak Knight dead at 28
Stand-up comedian Jak Knight, who starred in the Netflix animated series “Big Mouth,” died Thursday, according to multiple news outlets. He was 28. → Read More
How a California mental health funding plan fell apart
A millionaire’s tax was helping fund new mental health programs in California. But the Great Recession changed things — and counties got desperate. → Read More
California Politics: The state enters the new fiscal year with a fistful of dollars
California enters the year with a cup that runneth over by more than $100 billion. Here's how lawmakers plan to spend it, plus the latest on a controversial deal with Kaiser Permanente. → Read More
California to end AIDS Healthcare contract, alleging improper negotiation tactics
California will no longer contract with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation to provide healthcare plans to 770 HIV-positive patients in Los Angeles County. → Read More
What would California's constitutional amendment on abortion do?
Senate Constitutional Amendment 10 would, if approved by voters, further codify the state’s already progressive reproductive rights. → Read More
California constitutional amendment securing abortion, contraceptive rights goes to voters
State lawmakers approved a measure Monday that will ask California voters in November whether to enshrine abortion and contraceptives rights in state Constitution. → Read More
As blue and red states fight over abortion, guns and COVID, Newsom seizes an opportunity
California's governor clearly embraces his rise as a dominant, resonating voice for Democratic states nationwide → Read More
Newsom signs bill protecting California abortion providers from civil liability
In the wake of Roe vs. Wade being struck down, Newsom has signed a bill aimed at further solidifying California's status as an abortion sanctuary. → Read More
With Roe vs. Wade overturned, what happens in California?
States will now be permitted to ban abortions for the first time since the landmark Roe vs. Wade decision in 1973. What does this mean in California? → Read More
Californians brace for increased healthcare premiums if federal subsidies expire
Nearly 150,000 Californians would see their health insurance premiums rise significantly if Congress doesn't extend subsidies set to expire this year. → Read More
California leaders move to enshrine abortion, contraceptive rights in State Constitution
California legislative leaders introduced a bill Wednesday that would ask voters to enshrine abortion and contraceptive rights in the State Constitution. → Read More
Democrats dominate fierce fight in California insurance commissioner's race
Nine candidates are on the June 7 ballot for California insurance commissioner, a job that focuses on regulating the insurance industry. But two Democrats vying for the job have dominated the race. → Read More
California gets new rules for medical malpractice payments
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a bill to increase medical malpractice awards for pain and suffering. → Read More
Once-trampled (and secret) Grove of Titans redwood stand in Northern California reopens
After the location of a grove of redwoods was made public, a flood of visitors caused significant damage. A new boardwalk aims to protect the trees. → Read More
California would subsidize abortion services for uninsured, out-of-state patients under Newsom plan
The subsidies are included in a $125-million abortion services plan Newsom will send to legislators on Friday as part of his revised state budget. → Read More
Lawmakers react to Controller Betty Yee's role in mask deal
California lawmakers demand information about Betty Yee's involvement in a failed $600-million mask deal in 2020 following a report in The Times. → Read More