When a parent dies, the surviving parent sometimes cuts off their children from the deceased parents family and grandparent.  The children relationship with the grandparent from the deceased parent may be severed by the surviving parent.  This can be especially difficult for young children, who may have had a close relationship with their deceased parent’s… The post [COLUMN] Grandparent visitation in California after the death of a parent appeared first on Asian Journal News ..read more

by Phil Galewitz KFF Health News Nearly a quarter of adults disenrolled from Medicaid in the past year say they are now uninsured, according to a survey released Friday that details how tens of millions of Americans struggled to retain coverage in the government insurance program for low-income people after pandemic-era protections began expiring last… The post Nearly 1 in 4 adults dumped from Medicaid are now uninsured, survey finds appeared first on Asian Journal News ..read more

SACRAMENTO — Nearly a half-million health workers who stand to benefit from California’s nation-leading $25 minimum wage law could be in for a rude awakening if hospitals and other health care providers follow through on potential cuts to hours and benefits. A medical industry challenge to a new minimum wage ordinance in one Southern California… The post California health workers may face rude awakening with $25 minimum wage law appeared first on Asian Journal News ..read more

ON April 6, individuals and community groups from the City Heights area joined Caltrans, Clean California, I Love A Clean San Diego (ILACSD), Keep California Beautiful, and Keep America Beautiful to clean up and beautify Azalea Park. Nearly 200 volunteers gathered to revitalize the park and cleaned up close to 300 pounds of litter, including… The post Local volunteers, community leaders join statewide Clean California effort appeared first on Asian Journal News ..read more

DOLORES was petitioned by her U.S. citizen mother in 2003 as a married child under the F3 classification. After 18 long years, the National Visa Center (NVC) notified them they could now start preparing their paperwork. Unfortunately, events took a bitter turn when Dolores’ husband had a heart attack and passed away a month later.… The post Tragic event leads to a sweet and successful ending on Citizen Pinoy this Sunday appeared first on Asian Journal News ..read more

NEARLY two hours into a Capitol Hill hearing focused on rural health, Rep. Brad Wenstrup emphatically told the committee’s five witnesses: “Hang with us.” Federal lawmakers face a year-end deadline to solidify or scuttle an array of covid-era payment changes for telehealth services that include allowing people to stay in their homes to see a… The post Congress likely to kick the can on COVID-era telehealth policies appeared first on Asian Journal News ..read more

FRESNO — An increasing number of hate crimes are being reported in California, but convictions continue to remain low, said California Attorney General Rob Bonta. Speaking to Ethnic Media Services here on the sidelines of the United Against Hate summit at Fresno City College, Bonta noted that hate crimes are notoriously difficult to prosecute. “They… The post Hate crimes are extremely difficult to convict, says California Attorney General Rob Bonta appeared first on Asian Journal News ..read more

IN a bold move to address the mounting challenges of energy affordability, environmental sustainability, and public health, the State of California is spearheading a comprehensive legislative effort to transition away from its reliance on natural gas. Introduced by Senator Dave Min of Orange County, SB 1221, also known as the Affordable Energy Transition And Workforce… The post Lawmakers introduce bill to facilitate shift from gas to affordable clean energy in California appeared first on Asian Journal News ..read more

AS they do every year on April 9, families, friends and advocates of Filipino World War II veterans gather in the National World War II Memorial, a massive bronze and stone plaza by a reflecting pool dedicated to the women and men who fought in America’s war. Filipino soldiers were among those on the battle… The post Remembering our heroes and honoring their valor appeared first on Asian Journal News ..read more

THE County took steps on Wednesday, April 10 to add more space and species protection to land at El Monte Road in Lakeside. The Board of Supervisors approved the donation of 75 acres of land next to El Capitan County Preserve. County Parks Department officials said the land fits into the county’s Multiple Species Conservation Plan… The post Board expands open space near El Capitan County Preserve appeared first on Asian Journal News ..read more