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California Republicans Pushing New Voter ID Law Are Motivated by Trump's 'Stolen Election' Fantasies

Proposition 39's requirements aren't overly obtrusive, only unnecessary.

Reason · Oct 23

California's In-Home Care Program, Mostly Staffed by Relatives, Faces Third Federal Medicaid Hold as CMS Defers $1.2 Billion

CMS deferred $1.2B more in California Medicaid funds, mostly for in-home care, the third hold this year. What it means for IHSS families.

Medical Daily · Oct 23

Immunology Group's Own Policy Committee Urged Ending Prop 38 Endorsement Before Leaders Kept It After Meeting Backer

An immunology society's policy panel urged dropping its Prop 38 endorsement over an earmark, but leaders kept it, STAT reported. What voters should know.

Medical Daily · Oct 21

Pesticide Pollution Persists as Officials Develop Stricter Regulations

Methyl bromide levels near fumigation facilities in Long Beach have spiked 20 times this year, air monitoring data shows. Many residents have no idea of the risks.

Capital & Main · Oct 6

California Just Banned Shock Gloves for Every Officer, ICE Included. Will It Hold Up in Court?

California's AB 2760 pauses shock glove use by all officers, ICE included, until 2030. See what it covers, who opposes it and why courts may intervene.

Latin Times · Sep 29

Top Latino Influencer Carlos Eduardo Espina Took $400K from Campaign Without Ad Label

Steyer's campaign paid TikTok's top Latino activist $400,000. See what records show, California's new penalties and how to spot hidden political pay.

Latin Times · Sep 23

First time two Democrats appear in the general election for California commissioner of insurance

Ben Allen (D) and Jane Kim (D) are running in the general election for California commissioner of insurance on Nov. 3. They defeated nine other candidates to advance from the top-two primary on June 2. Kim received 26.8% of the vote and Allen 19.6%. Incumbent Ricardo Lara (D) is term-limited.…

Ballotpedia · Sep 10

Health Net Is Cutting Assisted Living Coverage for 3,500 Californians, and Advocates Fear Some Will Lose Housing

Health Net is ending its Medi-Cal assisted living benefit for roughly 3,500 members at year's end, and families say the notice has been chaotic.

Medical Daily · Aug 19

Report raises alarm over military-grade weapons on California college campuses

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The Independent UK · Jul 9

California colleges quietly amassed AR-15s and stun grenades, investigation finds

Many public colleges in California own military-grade weaponry to keep campuses safe

The Independent UK · Jul 8