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Today: June 28, 2025
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Who risks losing coverage under California’s Medicaid work rules?

1.4 million adults in California could lose their Medicaid coverage by late 2026 under a federal proposal advancing in Congress. The plan would require states to impose work-reporting rules on certain recipients, a move that advocates warn may hinder employment among vulnerable populations and increase public health costs. The House-approved budget bill mandates that non-exempt Medicaid recipients work, volunteer, or attend school for at least 80 hours per month to retain coverage. Urban Institute modeling projects that between 1.2 million and 1.4 million Californians could lose Medi‑Cal coverage as a result.  Proponents see it as a measure to reduce federal spending and

June 12, 2025
Who risks losing coverage under California’s Medicaid work rules?
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Check your mail: L.A. County may have just cleared your medical debt

More than 134,000 Los Angeles County residents began receiving notices in the mail this week informing them that their medical debt has been permanently canceled, marking the first wave of relief from the county’s Medical Debt Relief Program. The initial round of notices eliminates $183 million in medical debt without requiring any action from recipients. The program represents the county’s response to a growing crisis affecting nearly 882,000 adults in L.A. County who carry medical debt totaling $2.9 billion as of 2023. The initiative was launched in December 2024 through a partnership between the county and Undue Medical Debt, a

June 12, 2025
Check your mail: L.A. County may have just cleared your medical debt
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How conspiracy theories turned L.A. protests into a misinformation storm

When protests erupted across downtown Los Angeles in response to intensified ICE raids, a parallel storm brewed online: an explosion of conspiracy theories, doctored videos, fake photos and AI-generated fabrications. The L.A. protests began on June 6 with demonstrations against deportation policies. Federal authorities deployed approximately 4,700 personnel including 4,000 National Guard members and 700 Marines — to L.A. without Gov. Gavin Newsom’s approval, prompting a lawsuit and emergency curfew downtown. In the chaotic swirl of media coverage, misleading visual content gained traction. Fake or repurposed video clips — including footage from the 2020 George Floyd protests and the military simulation

June 12, 2025
How conspiracy theories turned L.A. protests into a misinformation storm
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Behind closed doors, ICE is casting a wider net than ever before

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has escalated its interior enforcement campaign, tripling its daily arrest goal from around 1,000 to 3,000. This shift, detailed in a June 2025 Los Angeles Times investigation, represents a significant broadening of ICE’s priorities, moving beyond individuals with serious criminal backgrounds to include anyone with a final deportation order. ICE is now employing a dual-track targeting strategy that combines planned raids on businesses and random sweeps at places where workers gather. Since June 6, over 350 arrests have been made in L.A. as the government shifts its immigration enforcement strategies.  ICE agents are now targeting

June 12, 2025
Behind closed doors, ICE is casting a wider net than ever before
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The COVID pandemic is not over, but L.A. may spend like it is

More than $13 million in unspent federal COVID-19 relief funds may soon be used for building upgrades instead of pandemic-related services following a unanimous Los Angeles City Council vote last month. The proposed reallocation has drawn criticism from public health advocates who argue the funds should support ongoing COVID-19 care, particularly for residents suffering from long COVID. The council approved a proposal from the Community Investment for Families Department to redirect $4.23 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act funds and $8.92 million in Community Development Block Grant funds toward infrastructure improvements. The projects include replacements of heating,

June 11, 2025
The COVID pandemic is not over, but L.A. may spend like it is
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All eyes on Sunny as Big Bear eaglet takes her first flight

A bald eaglet named Sunny took flight from her nest for the first time, marking a major milestone for the popular live-streamed Big Bear Lake eagle family, according to Friends of Big Bear Valley. Sunny, believed to be about three months old, is the older of two eaglets raised this season by adult bald eagles Jackie and Shadow. Her first flight occurred during “Fledge Watch,” a closely observed period when eaglets are expected to leave the nest. Gizmo, Sunny’s younger sibling, remains in the nest overlooking Big Bear Lake. Observers and viewers of the livestream continue to watch for signs

June 10, 2025
All eyes on Sunny as Big Bear eaglet takes her first flight
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California's safety net grows stronger with 339 new officer graduates

Three major California agencies have bolstered their ranks with 339 newly trained public safety personnel, marking a substantial expansion of the state’s emergency response and law enforcement capabilities. The recent graduates include firefighting supervisors, correctional officers, and highway patrol personnel who completed their respective training programs before deployment to communities across California. Gov. Gavin Newsom addressed the new officers during graduation ceremonies, emphasizing their commitment to public service. “Thank you for answering the call to serve our great state,” Newsom said. “As you go back to your communities, may you face any uncertainty with resolve, any challenges with integrity, and

June 06, 2025
California's safety net grows stronger with 339 new officer graduates