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California Faces \$6.2 Billion Medicaid Budget Gap

California faces a \$6.2 billion Medicaid budget shortfall due to a recent expansion covering low-income adults, rising pharmacy costs, and increased older adult enrollment, potentially forcing cuts in coverage or tax increases.

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California's Medi-Cal faces $9.5 Billion Shortfall, Prompts Loan Request

California faces a $9.5 billion shortfall in its Medi-Cal program, partly due to the inclusion of 1.6 million undocumented immigrants, prompting a $6.2 billion loan request and raising concerns about long-term fiscal sustainability.

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California Bill Aims to Phase Out Ultra-Processed Foods in Schools by 2032

California Assembly Bill 1264, a bipartisan bill introduced by Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel and co-authored by Assembly Minority Leader James Gallagher, proposes a phased removal of ultra-processed foods from public schools by 2032, aiming to improve children's health and address concerns about the ...

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California Mom's Disappearance Ruled a Homicide

Nikki Cheng Saelee-McCain, a California mother of four, disappeared from her Anderson home on May 22, 2024, after last being heard from on May 18; authorities now investigate her disappearance as a homicide, offering a $30,000 reward for information.

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\$3.4 Billion Medi-Cal Loan Request Amidst Cost Increase

California Governor Gavin Newsom is requesting \$3.4 billion to address a Medi-Cal shortfall, largely attributed to rising healthcare costs and the 2024 expansion of coverage to undocumented immigrants, sparking political debate and criticism over the program's ballooning costs from \$6.4 billion to...

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Funding Gap Jeopardizes Yuba City Affordable Housing Project

Yuba City and Habitat for Humanity face a funding shortfall of $7 million for the "Merriment Village" low-income housing project, jeopardizing a $24 million state grant and delaying construction of over 200 units for low-income families, veterans, and seniors by the end of April.

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Undocumented Indigenous Farmworkers Face Hardship in California

Arcenio López, director of MICOP, discusses the struggles of indigenous Mexican farmworkers in California, highlighting their precarious legal status, language barriers, and the impact of stricter immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Huntington Beach: A MAGA Laboratory

Huntington Beach, California, a city with a history of right-wing extremism, is now completely controlled by MAGA Republicans following a wave of conservative victories in local elections; this reflects broader national trends and raises concerns about the resurgence of intolerance.

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Napa Valley Mother Faces DUI Charges After Fatal Car Crash

A Napa Valley mother, Yesica Barajas, is suspected of driving under the influence when she crashed her car on Sunday morning, killing her two children, Damien (10) and Aaliyah (9), on Highway 29. She is hospitalized with major injuries, and charges are pending.

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Monterey's Cruise Ship Ban: Economic Fallout and Environmental Concerns

In Monterey, California, a ban on cruise ships, championed by local teenagers, has caused a significant financial downturn for local businesses reliant on cruise ship passenger spending, despite a survey showing 53.8% of residents supporting cruise ship visits, creating tension between economic inte...

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Life Below Water
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Homeless Man Accidentally Killed by Backhoe During Vallejo City Cleanup

A 58-year-old homeless man, James Edward Oakley, was accidentally killed by a backhoe on Christmas Eve in Vallejo, California, during a city cleanup of an illegal dumping site; a sheriff's report reveals the crew may have missed him despite seeing a mattress where he was sleeping, raising concerns a...

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Reduced Inequality
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Southern California Storm Causes Mudslides, Suspected Tornado

A powerful storm hit fire-scarred areas of Southern California, causing mudslides, prompting evacuations, and resulting in a suspected tornado in Pico Rivera, with the storm expected to move eastward, bringing severe weather to the central US.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities

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