California wants to change how it funds senior services. That could mean fewer meals for LA’s elderly

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Commentary written by Maral Karaccusian Maral Karaccusian is the director of the Los Angeles County Aging and Disabilities Department. Every day in Los Angeles County, thousands of older adults rely on a simple but essential service: a meal. For some, it’s delivered […]

Californians fighting addiction need help finding care. Budget cuts threaten a digital lifeline

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Guest Commentary written by David Sheff David Sheff is author of “Beautiful Boy: A Father’s Journey Through His Son’s Addiction” and “Clean: Overcoming Addiction and Ending America’s Greatest Tragedy.” My son Nic was 18 when he became addicted to methamphetamine. I didn’t know…

Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to November race for California governor

This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Democrat Xavier Becerra will advance to the November general election in the race for California governor, capping a sudden and dramatic ascent for a career politician who is running on his experience and his willingness to take on President Donald Trump. Becerra, the…