As we grow older, our needs and priorities change. In California, a wide range of services is available to help you maintain your independence, stay connected, and lead a fulfilling life. Whether you’re looking for support with daily tasks, health care guidance, or planning for the future, California’s aging services are here to help.
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The calendar might imply that summer is unofficially over. Mother Nature begs to differ. You couldn’t escape the heat, wherever you went during Labor Day weekend.
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Medi-Cal extends its maternal coverage beyond doula services to include certified nurse midwives and licensed midwife services, delivering clinical care to birthing individuals and their newborns.
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Thousands of jazz aficionados and music enthusiasts moved and got their groove on while enjoying the sounds of jazz and Latin Jazz at the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza, on Saturday, August 31, 2024.
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In a city as diverse and vibrant as Los Angeles, combating hate is more urgent than ever. Recent statistics in the LA County Hate Crimes Report, reveal a 13% rise in hate crimes from 2022, with particularly alarming increases in anti-Asian and LGBTQ+ hate crimes. Notably, incidents targeting the Black community have surged by 27%. These figures highlight the pressing need for a concerted and multifaceted approach to address and counteract hate.
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In a world where hate crimes and social injustices are presently plaguing our communities, grassroots organizations like Community Interventions (CI) are stepping up to make a difference. Based in Bakersfield, CI is leading the charge with their powerful “Stop The Hate” campaign, designed to engage and protect the most vulnerable among us— youth living in underrepresented and divested neighborhoods who are particularly susceptible to hate crimes.
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Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee for president, made a strategic decision to sit down for her first major interview since President Joe Biden withdrew from the race, selecting CNN as the platform despite the network’s heavily criticized moderation of the controversial June debate between Biden and former President Donald Trump. In that debate, CNN anchors were widely condemned for allowing Trump to spread untruths and disinformation unchecked. On Thursday, Aug. 29, Harris used that same network to set the record straight and present her vision for America alongside her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz.
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Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, covers one in three Californians, including more than 50 percent of the state’s youth. In California, nearly 300,000 youth are coping with depression, and 66 percent of them do not get the help they need, according to Governor Newsom’s Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health.
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Thousands of residents of Compton and surrounding communities gathered at Compton College. Divine Media Group, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office, presented the inaugural Compton Fest 2024, on Saturday, August 24, from 12-6 pm, at Compton College, led by President and CEO Keith Curry, 1111 E. Artesia Blvd., in Compton. Compton Mayor Emma Sharif, Councilmembers, Jonathan Bowers, (District 3), and Lillie Darden (District 4) Assemblyman Mike Gipson (CA. 65th Assembly District), and Compton College Board Member Juanita Doplemore were also in attendance for the Compton Fest.
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On the morning of August 24, 2024, the Bakersfield Chapter of Links Incorporated launched its inaugural class in the STEAM Academy for the new school year. The cafeteria of Emerson Middle School on 801 4th Street roared with excitement as eager students gathered, ready to engage in a day of learning and excellence. It brought together academy students from 4th through 8th grade to take the journey up the steps of learning and discovery regarding the structure of the human body and its functions.
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California is transforming Medi-Cal to better support and meet the whole-person care needs of members experiencing, or at risk of homelessness.
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