There’s no easy way to answer the question. The Senate passed a plan Monday to reopen the government and fund most agencies ...

A wave of libraries, fire stations, and even Costco stores have been built below or adjacent to much-needed, lower-cost ...

The funds loaded onto CalFresh users’ Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards were for the first week of November. And the ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed sober housing legislation, claiming state funding already allows it — but stakeholders and lawmakers ...

Your Social Security check isn't your only resource. Discover 4 crucial California state programs that can help with food, ...

The SLO Food Bank faces an “unprecedented” surge in demand as more than 29,000 residents lose partial access to aid.

Seniors will get a 2.8% raise in their monthly Social Security check in 2026, likely disappointing most Americans, including the approximately 6 million Californians who get benefits, according to a ...

As the federal government shutdown enters its third week, Gov. Gavin Newsom is warning of one possible impact on millions of Californians. CalFresh benefits “will likely be delayed in November” if the ...

IMPERIAL COUNTY — People in Imperial County who rely on food assistance programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) may not receive benefits in November due to the ongoing ...

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Social Security and Medicare benefits continue to be paid despite shutdown. SSA field offices stay open with reduced staff, services and longer waits. Annual COLA announcement delayed; beneficiaries ...