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Rainstorm Arriving in Southern California for the Weekend and Next Week

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Southern California residents should prepare to weather more rainstorms throughout the weekend and into next week, according to KTLA Meteorologist Kaj Goldberg. The region is expected to experience rainfall through Monday, with coastal and valley areas receiving 0.5 to 2 inches of rain and 2 to 4 inches in foothills and mountains. Southwest-facing slopes are projected to receive even higher amounts of rain. Showers are anticipated to persist across Ventura, Los …

Health Care Affordability Legislation in California – Will it Succeed?

Sacramento, California – Californians are facing a pressing issue of health care affordability, with Assemblymember Jim Wood emphasizing the importance of addressing this issue seriously. Wood’s initiative in creating the office dedicated to affordability in 2022 highlights the state’s commitment to helping its residents overcome tough financial decisions, such as choosing between putting food on the table and purchasing necessary medications. The responsibility now falls on health care organizations to lower costs by targeting inefficiencies …

Health Care Policy: California Looks to Implement Universal Coverage Law

Sacramento, California – A new bill, AB 2200, is set to bring significant changes to healthcare policy in California with the promise of universal coverage. This single-payer system named CalCare aims to provide all Californians with medical benefits regardless of their financial or employment status. While similar bills proposing universal healthcare have been introduced in the past without success, AB 2200 is the latest attempt to overhaul the state’s healthcare system. The proposed legislation encompasses …

Northern California Weather Impact: Rain and Snow Expected to Cause Travel Disruptions

Pollock Pines, California – Residents in Pollock Pines, California, were taken by surprise by unseasonal snowfall this past weekend, leading to mixed reactions among the community. Some residents expressed frustration, while others found the snowfall beautiful and refreshing, highlighting the unpredictability of spring weather in the Sierra region. The wet weather on Saturday led KCRA 3 to designate it as an Impact Day in Northern California, affecting outdoor events and travel in the Valley and …

Highway 1 Collapse Strands 2,000 Tourists in California

BIG SUR, CALIFORNIA – Thousands of tourists found themselves stranded along California Highway 1 after a section of the roadway collapsed, leaving many travelers unable to continue their journey. The collapse, caused by a landslide near Big Sur, has led to the closure of a significant portion of the historic highway. Authorities have scrambled to assist those affected by the closure, with convoys being organized to transport people stranded due to the road’s partial collapse …

Budget Deficit Prompts Gov. Newsom to Seek Delay in California Health Care Worker Minimum Wage Increase

Sacramento, California – California health care workers may have to wait longer for the state-ordered minimum wage increase as Governor Gavin Newsom seeks changes to a law he signed just three months ago due to the state’s projected $38 billion budget deficit. The law, which aimed to set the health care industry on a path to a $25 minimum wage, was expected to take effect in June, but the proposed changes could potentially push back …

Manhunt Ends as California Man Convicted in Mother’s Death Arrested in Mexico

Santa Ana, California – A man convicted for the death of his mother was captured in Mexico after escaping from a transitional facility, sparking an intense search, authorities revealed this week. Authorities disclosed that Ike Nicholas Souzer, 20, was arrested in Playas de Rosarito, south of Tijuana, with the assistance of Mexican authorities, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. Border Patrol, and the local fugitive task force. Souzer had reportedly violated the terms of …

Medi-Cal Expansion in California Offers Health Coverage to Undocumented Immigrants: Is it Worth the Cost?

Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature have allocated over $4 billion annually for the expansion of Medi-Cal. This move was made possible by Newsom’s 2022 budget, which paved the way for the latest expansion of the program in California. As of January, California became the first state to extend its Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, to include every undocumented immigrant residing within the state borders. This expansion now allows approximately 700,000 adults between …

California Passes Prop. 1 Mental Health Plan to Combat Homelessness

Sacramento, California – In a groundbreaking move, California has approved Proposition 1, a mental health plan aimed at addressing the state’s homelessness crisis. This plan, which narrowly passed, has been hailed as a huge victory by Governor Gavin Newsom, who has championed the initiative as a crucial step in combating the pressing issue of homelessness. Proposition 1 aims to provide essential mental health services to individuals experiencing homelessness, offering support and resources to help them …

Soap Opera Star Robyn Bernard Found Dead at 64 in California

San Jacinto, California – Robyn Bernard, known for her role as Terry Brock on the popular soap opera “General Hospital,” has passed away at the age of 64. Her body was discovered in an open field behind a business in San Jacinto, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. Bernard, who played the character Terry Brock on “General Hospital” from 1984 to 1990, was pronounced dead at 4:08 a.m. The coroner’s office confirmed her identity …