Cooler Weather Helping Fight Large Southern California Wildfire

Cooler weather is aiding the fight against a large Southern California wildfire, one of three large fires in the region.

The Bridge Fire exploded in size on Tuesday, forcing evacuations in the communities of Wrightwood and Pinion Hills. Authorities also closed highways and issued evacuation warnings for roughly a half-dozen nearby communities in the foothills.

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More States Offering State-Funded Health Coverage for Immigrants

Pediatrician listening to heartbeat of child with stethoscope during medical exam in hospital

 

As the conversation around healthcare access continues to evolve, more states are expanding health coverage to include income-eligible individuals, regardless of their immigration status. An updated analysis from the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) highlights the growing trend of fully state-funded health programs aimed at covering immigrants excluded from federal assistance.

12 States and D.C. Now Cover Children Regardless of Immigration Status

As of March 2024, 12 states—along with Washington D.C.—provide fully state-funded health coverage for income-eligible children, regardless of their immigration status. The states leading this charge include California, Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, and Washington. These programs extend coverage to undocumented children and other groups ineligible for federally funded programs like Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

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Americans Shop Around for Insurance More Than Ever as Costs Soar

Americans are seeking to change their insurance coverage more frequently than in the past, after a surge in premiums that’s squeezed household budgets, a new industry report shows.

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State Farm Seeks Major Rate Hikes for California Homeowners and Renters

Source: LA Times | Published on July 1, 2024

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Home Insurance at $10,000 a Year Shows California Buyers’ Pain

A wildfire fueled by gusty Santa Ana winds destroyed homes as it ripped through rural land southeast of Los Angeles, on Oct. 31, 2023.

California’s lofty home prices and scarce inventory already amounted to one of the most nightmarish housing markets in the US. Now, challenges securing and affording home insurance in the wildfire-prone state are making it even worse.

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