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CalFresh delays leave California college students struggling to afford food

Californians who rely on CalFresh — the state’s version of SNAP, formerly known as food stamps — are seeing delays in their benefits because of the federal government shutdown. That’s leaving many college students uncertain about how they’ll afford their next meal. Two federal judges on Friday ordered the Trump administration to continue funding for the food program. But it wasn’t clear how fast that could take place as reloading the benefits can take…

by Gerardo Zavala, CapRadio November 7, 2025November 7, 2025

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Expiration of COVID-era tax credits could spike health insurance costs by more than double for lower-income Valley residents

Hospital residencies provide experience, support for new nursing graduates. They also boost retention and improve patient care

Hospital cuts to labor/delivery threaten to create maternity care ‘deserts’ in the Valley

Q&A with Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty on city’s new approach to homelessness

West Nile virus, spread by mosquitoes, claims a third life in the San Joaquin Valley

‘What is everybody going to do?’ Modesto homeless shelter residents fear potential closure

Modesto’s largest homeless shelter facing crippling financial crisis, could close in six months

Court rules large Valley carrot grower discriminated against farmworkers with disabilities

Black Women’s Breast Cancer Mortality Gap Addressed By New Project