In a small Central Valley town called Planada, months after the storms hit, about half the homes remain in disrepair and residents "are still digging themselves out." Farm workers lost months of wages, many undocumented so they are unable to apply for unemployment or federal disaster aid.
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Thousands of residents were evacuated and unable to work after storms caused a nearby levee to breach in Planada, Merced County. Despite working in some of California’s most vital jobs and contributing to state and local tax revenues, many of the workers were not able to access unemployment benefits.
Los hospitales de California con problemas financieros pronto podrán solicitar préstamos estatales sin intereses, aunque aún no se han resuelto cuestiones clave sobre el proceso de selección.
California will become the first state to remove immigration status as a barrier to health care, making all low-income undocumented residents eligible for state-subsidized insurance regardless of age.
Domestic workers who have previously been shut out from worker safety protections could soon be covered by mandatory health and safety guidelines under a California Senate bill.
Established research shows patients, workers, and industry alike would benefit from lower turnover rates, better staffing, and better outcomes, like reduced hospital stays and even lower mortality rates.
