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Rural Counties Face Financial Strain as Secure Rural Schools Act Excluded from Budget

Tuesday, April 1

The Secure Rural Schools Act, a significant financial support mechanism for counties with extensive federal land, has been excluded from the recent budget passed by Congress. This exclusion stems from cost-cutting measures under the Trump administration. The Act was designed to compensate counties for... Read More.

California Republican Leader Calls for Federal Audit of Medi-Cal Amid Rising Costs and Budget Strain

Friday, March 21

Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher has introduced Assembly Joint Resolution 4, seeking a federal audit of California's Medi-Cal program due to increasing costs that may jeopardize patient care and other state initiatives. Gallagher highlighted concerns with the expansion of Medi-Cal to include illegal immigrants,... Read More.

Lassen County Urges Water Conservation Amid Wastewater System Strain

Wednesday, February 5

Lassen County Waterworks District is urging residents to conserve water due to the strain on the wastewater system caused by recent heavy rainfall and rising groundwater levels. To help reduce the load, residents and businesses are asked to minimize water use until at least... Read More.

State Farm Seeks Urgent 22% Rate Hike Amid California Wildfire Strain

Monday, February 3

State Farm General, California's largest fire insurance provider, has submitted an urgent request for a 22% interim rate increase for homeowners to the state's insurance commissioner. The company cites a severe financial strain following recent wildfires in Los Angeles, which have led to over... Read More.

Californians Brace for Financial Strain as New Taxes Loom in 2025

Monday, January 6

Senate Minority Leader Brian W. Jones has expressed concerns about potential tax increases and higher costs that Californians might face in 2025 due to policies from Democratic lawmakers. He emphasized that these increases could significantly impact workers, families, and small businesses. Jones criticized the... Read More.

Growing Shortage of Subsitute Teachers Puts a Strain on Educational System

Friday, January 14

Local principals have been stepping into the teaching role amid the shortages in substitute teachers that is putting a strain on the educational system. Johnsonville elementary was forced to close for the next two weeks due to lack of availability of qualified staff to... Read More.

Plumas District Hospital Among Other Facilities Facing Extreme Weather Strain to Emergency Power Systems

Thursday, December 30

Frequent and long power outages caused by extreme weather puts a strain on emergency power systems. Plumas District Hospital is not alone in experiencing this failure. The California Department of Health Care Access and Information has seen a common thread in facilities emergency generators... Read More.

Seneca Hospital Feeling the Strain of Recruiting into a Rural Community

Wednesday, November 24

Seneca Hospital looses a healthcare professional due to lack of housing options and reliable childcare. Physician Assistant Sonia Troxell has been forced to relocate after just newly joining the hospital’s team. Yet the PA’s situation is not so uncommon. Many working parents have faced... Read More.

Stories tagged with: strain

Rural Counties Face Financial Strain as Secure Rural Schools Act Excluded from Budget

California Republican Leader Calls for Federal Audit of Medi-Cal Amid Rising Costs and Budget Strain

Lassen County Urges Water Conservation Amid Wastewater System Strain

State Farm Seeks Urgent 22% Rate Hike Amid California Wildfire Strain

Californians Brace for Financial Strain as New Taxes Loom in 2025

Growing Shortage of Subsitute Teachers Puts a Strain on Educational System

Plumas District Hospital Among Other Facilities Facing Extreme Weather Strain to Emergency Power Systems

Seneca Hospital Feeling the Strain of Recruiting into a Rural Community

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