• This rural hospital almost closed. Emergency state funding is keeping it open, but for how long?

    Deborah Brennan CalMatters Last spring, Palo Verde Hospital in Blythe was on the brink of closure, after a series of financial mishaps left it bleeding cash. In May, the hospital announced that it would not accept new patients, “for the foreseeable future,” although its emergency room and clinic remained...
  • Californianos mayores son el objetivo de estafas de equipos médicos

    Según expertos en fraude al programa Medicare, se están extendiendo por California estafas relacionadas con solicitudes falsas de equipos médicos. En ocasiones, los estafadores ofrecen equipos gratuitos a cambio del número de Medicare, incluso si no se necesitan. Facturan a Medicare y se quedan con una parte. Carolina Oehler,...
  • Un Día del Trabajo con Menos Trabajadores Migrantes

    A diferencia del resto del mundo, que celebra el Día Internacional de los Trabajadores, el Primero de Mayo, que conmemora los trágicos eventos de la “Revuelta de Haymarket” en Chicago en 1886, Estados Unidos lo hace la primera semana de septiembre. El “Labor Day” de Estados Unidos se remonta...
  • Report: Schools can combat bullying by fostering connection, respect

    A report published September 2 finds that school culture can go a long way to reduce bullying. Researchers from nonprofit YouthTruth surveyed 200,000 K-12 students and find that victims of bullying are more likely to turn to adults at home rather than at school. The survey also finds less than half...
  • Q&A: Tia Carrere Talks the Aloha Spirit, and the Legacy of Lilo & Stitch

    Arturo Hilario El Observador Tia Carrere is a Hawaiian born actress descent who has had remarkable longevity in her multi decade career. Starting off with her first roles in 1985, Carrere quickly stacked her resume as a model and actress, starring in shows like General Hospital, and films like...
  • San Jose Jazz Presents “Alebrijes En San Jose” Exhibit, A Monumental Tribute to Mexican Folk Art

    San Jose Jazz San Jose, Calif. – In celebration of their 35th Anniversary festival season, San Jose Jazz along with a host of community partners is proud to present a dazzling cultural experience like no other — “Alebrijes En San José”, a monumental art exhibition featuring eight fantastical sculptures...
  • Mensaje Astral de Septiembre

    Aries Después de una época agitada, ahora llega un periodo de paz y de mucha serenidad. Es un buen tiempo para divertirte sanamente y socializar. Muy pronto llegará esa noticia que tanto has estado esperando. Invertirás tiempo de calidad en el cuidado de tu cuerpo. Números de la suerte:...
  • EarthTalk Q&A: Pollution & Brain Fog

    Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss EarthTalk Exposure to air pollution has long been connected to respiratory and cardiovascular issues. More recently, researchers have found evidence that it may also impair brain function. Studies suggest air pollution is associated with cognitive decline, memory problems and short-term cognitive performance—what many call...
  • Tariffs Are Freezing the US Economy, Warns Stanford Economist

    Sunita Sohrabji American Community Media American consumers are feeling the burden of President Donald Trump’s global tariffs plan, both at the checkout counter and in the labor market. “Tariffs are a tax on consumer goods, and in particular for goods like clothing, electronics, coffee, furniture, and toys,” said Dr....
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