WATSONVILLE — A fundraiser to support a Watsonville High School student-athlete, who was been in the intensive care unit since being hospitalized for a brain bleed June 30, has exceeded its initial goal of raising $20,000 to assist his family with medical costs and lost wages. Xavier Mendoza, a sophomore known to those close to
As the Trump administration continues its attempts to impose conditions on federal grants, a coalition of 60 local governments — including the counties of Santa Clara, Alameda and San Mateo — is asking a federal judge to block the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from adding stipulations to grants that could put hundreds
As the Trump administration continues its attempts to impose conditions on federal grants, a coalition of 60 local governments — including the counties of Santa Clara, Alameda and San Mateo — is asking a federal judge to block the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services from adding stipulations to grants that could put hundreds
Top headlines of the week, July 4 2025 Here are some stories you may have missed this week in central Ohio. Dispatch OhioHealth partners with Clasp to offer student loan repayment for future health care workers. The program aims to address staffing shortages and rising student debt in the health care industry. This initiative complements
By Dr. Maria Gnarra Buethe Contributing Columnist Here in sunny Southern California, children spend a lot of time outdoors — whether it’s at the park, pool or beach. But while we’re quick to provide them with swim goggles and life jackets, there’s one safety habit that too often gets overlooked: sun protection. Skin cancer is
Senators grill Education Secretary Linda McMahon over proposed cuts Education Secretary Linda McMahon testified to Congress over proposed budget cuts. Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul has joined a multistate lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education after it abruptly terminated $1 billion in five-year grants, including $10 million in Wisconsin, meant to support school-based mental
A proposal to pause a planned tax hike on retail cannabis has set off alarm bells among child safety advocates whose substance use prevention and treatment work depends on funds generated by sales of cannabis products. Industry members say the move, which lawmakers in Sacramento are considering, is necessary to keep struggling retailers afloat. This
Several south suburbs are will get millions of dollars in state loans to replace lead water service lines through the state’s new budget that starts July 1. Despite the loans, taken together, communities are indicating that the amount will barely scratch the surface, as replacing a single lead line can cost about $10,000. Communities across
Reflecting on past decisions, situations, projects, and experiences is often the first step in the continuous process of growth and improvement. Whether it’s focusing on analyzing the origin and outcome of mistakes made along the way, or realigning oneself with the goals and dreams that started the journey in the first place, it’s important to
DOJ criminal probe investigates UnitedHealth Group for Medicare fraud The Wall Street Journal reported the Department of Justice is investigating UnitedHealth Group for possible Medicare fraud. UnitedHealth Group UNH.N investors, stunned by missteps at the once predictable healthcare giant, are warily expecting strategic changes in its Medicare Advantage health insurance business over the next year. On Wednesday,