AGP Executive Report
Last update: 36 minutes agoHealth Care Workforce: About 100,000 California state workers plan to strike Oct. 21 after contract talks stalled. Their demands include more affordable health coverage; nurses are among the workers represented by SEIU Local 1000. Food Access: The state has streamlined CalFresh eligibility for public university undergraduates, potentially making it easier for students to qualify for food assistance. Overdose Warning: Los Angeles County confirmed its first death from cychlorphine, a potent opioid that fentanyl test strips may not detect. Care Access: Laguna Beach is intensifying efforts to preserve its only emergency room, amid wider concerns about access to care in California. Climate and Health: A new UCLA survey highlights wildfires, extreme heat and difficulty getting health care as major concerns for Californians, as Southern California faces renewed fire and smoke risks.
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