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Hidden Poor Highest Among Elder Black and Latino Households

September 3, 2015 / By

New America Media, News Report, Viji Sundaram

SAN FRANCISCO — Nearly one in five adults over age 65 in California, that is, around 772,000 elders, endure financial hardship, unable to afford basic needs, but often ineligible for government assistance, according to a new study out this week by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.

Health Watchdog Put E-Cigarette Manufacturers On Alert

September 3, 2015 / By

New America Media, News Report, Viji Sundaram

SAN FRANCISCO — A California health watchdog put e-cigarette manufacturers on alert on September 2nd, warning them that if they don’t recall the products they have sold on the California market within 60 days, they could be sued.

‘Free Our Dreams’ Youth Leaders Gather at the Capitol

September 2, 2015 / By

By Randy Villegas

Last week I joined over 200 youth from around the state at the “Free Our Dreams Advocacy Day” at the State Capitol to rally for issues affecting our communities.

South Kern Residents Gather to Review Community Action Plan

September 2, 2015 / By

By Randy Villegas

Nearly two hundred South Kern residents gathered at the David Head Center in Lamont this past Thursday for Building Healthy Communities-South Kern ‘Central Table.’

With AB60 No More ‘Driving in Fear’

September 1, 2015 / By

WeCed Youth Media, First Person, Lisbeth Vazquez

My aunt Maria says that for as long as she can remember, the sight of a police car has intimidated her.

Californians Favor Extending Health Care Coverage to All Residents

August 31, 2015 / By

New America Media, News Report, Viji Sundaram

SACRAMENTO — California voters are embracing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in record numbers, and a growing majority now supports expanding health care coverage to undocumented residents, according to the latest Field Poll, released here in the Capitol August 26.