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Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) Reports Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Prevent Medicaid Cuts to Hospitals
August 24, 2024 - The Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC) reports a bipartisan bill, the Save Our Safety-Net Hospitals Act, has been introduced with the intent to prevent massive cuts to America’s hospitals’ Medicaid payments. Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) funding helps preserve access to care at hospitals and health systems that serve the most vulnerable populations. Many hospitals rely on this funding to remain operational—but DSH caps determine the maximum amount of federal Medicaid DSH funding a hospital can receive. The amount of capped DSH funding has traditionally been based on the financial losses from services provided to uninsured patients, Medicaid enrollees and dual-eligible enrollees (Medicaid patients who also have Medicare or other third-party coverage).
California rooftop solar subsidy to cost $8.5 billion a year, says ratepayer advocate
(Reuters) - A California residential solar subsidy will cost ratepayers who do not have rooftop panels about $8.5 billion annually by the end of this year, contributing to higher electricity rates for consumers, according to an analysis published on Thursday by the top U.S. solar state's ratepayer advocate.
New plastic bag ban comes before California Legislature
Environmentalists gathered at Moonlight Beach in Encinitas last Saturday for a beach cleanup and a push to ban plastic grocery bags at store checkouts. The group included elected officials, activists from the Surfrider Foundation and even a woman dressed in a suit made from plastic bags. “I wear this as...
Kaiser Permanente makes nation’s top 20 most beautiful hospitals list
Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center received national recognition as one of the most beautiful hospitals in the U.S. With 24,015 votes, the hospital came in tenth place in the national contest. Kaiser Permanente was one of more than 80 hospitals nominated in the 2024 “Most Beautiful Hospitals” contest, which...
Michael Strahan’s Daughter, Isabella, Resumes USC Studies After Beating Brain Cancer
Isabella Strahan, the 19-year-old daughter of former NFL star and TV host Michael Strahan, has returned to the University of Southern California this week to resume her studies after taking a leave of absence following her brain cancer diagnosis. Strahan shared a Boomerang video on her Instagram Story on Tuesday...
New Costco in South LA to Include Affordable Housing
A new Costco in South Los Angeles will include 800 residential units, with 184 set aside for low-income tenants. Critics worry the small unit sizes may attract students rather than local families, despite the affordable housing focus. The project capitalizes on a 2022 state law that streamlines approvals for commercial...
Lady Gaga Adopts New Puppy 3 Years After Dog Kidnapping Incident
Lady Gaga is welcoming a new furry friend to her family. The artist, 38, lip-synced her and Bruno Mars’ new song “Die With a Smile” while holding the puppy in a TikTok shared on Wednesday, August 21. As she mouthed the lyrics, she held the camera closer to the tricolored French bulldog. Gaga did not […]
Los Angeles Dodgers Cut All-Star & World Series Champion In Shocking Move
The Los Angeles Dodgers are moving on from fan favorite and former All-Star Jason Heyward in a surprise move. On Thursday, the Dodgers announced on X/Twitter that they have activated utility man Chris Taylor and designed Jason Heyward for assignment. This all but ends Heyward’s tenure with the NL West leaders.
Weekly News Wrap with Cassie MacDuff 8/23/2024
Former Press-Enterprise Columnist and longtime KVCR news contributor, Cassie MacDuff joins KVCR to review a few of the Inland Empire’s major news stories of the past week. The conversation can be heard on KVCR’s “Morning Edition” most Friday mornings at 6:45 and 8:45. Our segments with Cassie are also archived here for listening on demand.
Fire Hydrant torn from street in Morongo Valley on Wednesday
A fire hydrant was stolen in Morongo Valley Wednesday morning (August 21), causing $15,000 dollars in damage. According to information provided by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, some time early Wednesday morning, an unknown person or people wrapped a chain around a fire hydrant at the intersection of Lanning Lane and Elm Lane in Morongo Valley.
Police searching for man who abandoned sick dog in the Southern California heat
A man abandoned a sick dog at a shelter in the Inland Empire and police are seeking the public’s help in identifying him. In a post to X, formerly Twitter, the Upland Police Department said that the man took the dog to an animal shelter on Thursday, leaving her there without telling anyone. The dog, […]
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