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Monthly Archives: August 2026

Posted inYouth

California Foster Youth-Turned State Lawmaker Fights for Social Services

by Jeremy Loudenback, The Imprint August 18, 2026August 18, 2026

Patrick Ahrens’ career in public service started with a parking ticket. It was 20 years ago and he was a full-time student at De Anza College in Northern California. He worked at Starbucks, TGI Fridays and a movie theater. But the former foster youth often didn’t have enough to eat and was living in his […]

Posted inHealth Care

AI Is Being Used to Boost Medicaid Enrollment, but Not Without Concerns

by Mark Kreidler, KFF Health News August 13, 2026August 13, 2026
Posted inHealth Care

Kennedy touts more funds for health clinics, announces upgrade for Atwater health center

by Tim Sheehan August 13, 2026August 13, 2026
Posted inLGBTQ+

Trans adults seeking shelter in Merced face more barriers. New HUD rule could make it harder

by Alma Villegas, Merced FOCUS August 3, 2026August 3, 2026
Posted inHealth

California’s first West Nile virus death of 2026 is in Kings County. Residents urged to take precautions against mosquitoes

by Tim Sheehan August 3, 2026August 3, 2026

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