Public News Service

President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26, 1990. (Wikimedia Commons)

CA advocates raise awareness for Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride Month, and today is the 34th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Federal data show that more …

A recent Career Launchpad workplace readiness session focused on allied health. (Career Launchpad)

New career pathway program helps CA students with disabilities

By Laura Aka for WorkingNation.Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Working Nation-Public News Service Co…

Peter Sussman is among three patients with disabilities who have asked to intervene in a lawsuit challenging California's End of Life Option Act. (Nancy Rubin)

Advocates ask to intervene in CA medical aid-in-dying case, request dismissal

California's medical aid-in-dying law is back in court. Three patients with disabilities and two doctors are asking to intervene in a lawsuit …

Peter Sussman es uno de los tres pacientes con discapacidad que han solicitado intervenir en una demanda contra la Ley de Opci�n Final de Vida de California. (Nancy Rubin)

CA Defensores piden intervención en caso de ayuda médica al morir y solicitan desestimación

La ley de ayuda médica al morir de California vuelve a los tribunales. Tres pacientes con discapacidad y dos médicos están pidiendo …

Eli Timoner, de Pasadena (centro), recurri� a la ley estatal de ayuda m�dica para morir con el fin de poner fin a una enfermedad terminal. Su hija Ondi (izquierda) realiz� un documental nominado a un Emmy sobre el viacrucis de la familia. (Familia Timoner)

Avanza demanda contra Ley de Ayuda Médica para Morir en CA

La Ley de Ayuda Médica para Morir de California sigue siendo objeto de críticas esta semana, ya que el viernes es la fecha límite para …

Eleven jurisdictions that have authorized medical aid in dying represent 22% of the nation's population. (Adobe Stock)

National Group Defends CA End-of-Life Option Amid Federal Lawsuit

A national nonprofit organization is speaking out about a federal lawsuit filed last week against California officials, challenging the state's End …

Las once jurisdicciones que han autorizado la ayuda m�dica para morir representan el 22% de la poblaci�n del pa�s. (Adobe Stock)

Grupo defiende opción del final de vida en CA en medio de demanda federal

Una organización nacional sin fines de lucro se está pronunciando sobre una demanda federal presentada la semana pasada contra funcionarios …

Jennifer McLelland's son James gives a thumbs-up as his ventilator equipment continues to run, thanks to a portable power station used during a recent power outage. (Jennifer McLelland)

Groups Call for Expanding Power Outage Battery-Backup Program

By Jennifer McLelland for Yes! Magazine.Broadcast version by Suzanne Potter for California News Service reporting for the Yes! Media-Public News …

More than 93,000 people live in certified nursing care facilities in California. (C.Davids/peopleimages.com/Adobe Stock)

Report: Nursing Homes Sedate Too Many Residents

Groups that advocate for older Americans are speaking out about the overuse of psychotropic medications in nursing homes. Last November, the …

Un reporte reciente muestra que las instalaciones que cuentan con personal que tiene los niveles m�s altos de preparaci�n profesional ven tasas m�s bajas de infecci�n COVID-19. (Reknown Skilled Nursing)

Reporte: COVID se dispara en los Asilos más con los pacientes de color

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Un estudio reciente indagó sobre las razones por las que ciertos asilos tienen tasas mucho mayores de COVID-19 que otras…

Los Subsidios ayudan a las Comunidades de CA ante el Covid y temas de Habitabilidad

FREMONT, Calif. - Ocho comunidades de California ganaron subsidios para terminar proyectos que mejoren su habitabilidad -parte del Reto Comunitario 20…

Los Centros de salud comunitaria est�n en la primera fila de la pandemia, y a�n as� han sido excluidos de algunos programas federales de socorro. (National Association of Community Health Centers).<br />

Defensores piden fondos Federales ante el cierre de Centros de Salud en todo California

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Unos 200 centros de salud de California han tenido que cerrar durante la crisis del COVID-19, por la caída que se present&#…

A new report warns the U.S. will continue to see a shortage of caregivers as the population ages and families are smaller. It says by 2030, there will be only four potential family caregivers for every person over age 80, compared to seven in 2010. (AARP)

Study: CA Unpaid Caregivers' Work Valued at $63 Billion per Year

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Unpaid family caregivers in California volunteer 4 billion hours of their time, and perform work valued at $63 billion …

The State of California is working toward a more livable, walkable, age-friendly future. (AARP California)

California Moves Toward More Age-Friendly Future

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – By 2030, California’s over-65 population will grow by four million – and a bill just signed by Gov. Gavin …

Grupos de adultos mayores se est�n oponiendo a una propuesta que permitir�a a las empresas de seguros cobrar cantidades mucho mayores a los americanos en edad avanzada, que lo que pagan con la Ley de Atenci�n Asequible (�Affordable Care Act�)

Defensores de los adultos mayores se oponen al “Age Tax” y al “Trumpcare”

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Grupos que abogan por los adultos mayores se están manifestando contra la H.R. 708 y la Ley Americana de Atenci&#…

Starting today, 35 California counties expand their health programs to include more low-income families, regardless of immigration status. (Cathy Yeulet/iStockphoto)

35 Calif. Counties Expand Healthcare to Undocumented Adults

MARTINEZ, Calif. - Dozens of California counties are expanding health care for lower-income residents as of today, no matter their immigration status…

Marriage equality is one of many issues funded by California philanthropic foundations honored this year with N.C.R.P. Impact Awards from the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy. (Ted Eytan)

Three California Philanthropic Foundations Win Prestigious Impact Award

Three California philanthropic foundations have won Impact Awards this year from the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy. The award honors …

The Justice for Janitors movement protested last month in Los Angeles. It holds rallies across the state today (Tues.) for International Women's Day. (Ian Paredes/SEIU)

Women Workers Rally Across Calif. for International Women’s Day

LOS ANGELES - Thousands of women, mostly immigrants, who work as janitors are rallying today in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Jose and Sacramento to …

Healthcare Marketplace Open Enrollment Ends on Sunday

LOS ANGELES - If you want to sign up for health insurance and get help paying for it you only have until Sunday to get it done. The healthcare …

A bill to force transparency in prescription drug prices stalled in the California State Assembly Monday. (Dodgerton Skillhause/Morguefile)

Big Win for Big Pharma: Bill to Force Transparency in Drug Pricing Pulled

LOS ANGELES - Once again a bill to force drug makers to justify why certain drugs cost so much died in the California State Legislature. On Monday…

Volunteers are building tiny houses as temporary shelters for the homeless. (Elvis Summers)

Best Christmas Present for the Homeless: A Tiny House

LOS ANGELES - Volunteers in L.A. are racing today to finish building 10 tiny wooden houses to give to the homeless before Christmas. They're part of …

Today is the Mothers Against Drunk Driving National Day of Remembrance. Credit: ldless/iStock

Day of Remembrance for Victims of Drunken Driving

LOS ANGELES - Today is the first-ever national day of remembrance for people who have died in alcohol-related car crashes, the survivors, and their …

The EPA says it plans to ban agricultural use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos, commonly used on some California crops. Credit: Chris Jordan-Bloch/Earthjustice.

EPA Plans to Ban Controversial Pesticide

FRESNO, Calif. – Environmental and farm workers' groups are cheering this week's announcement by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that …

PHOTO: Robin Williams was known during his life as a brilliant comedian and actor, and advocates for mental health say his tragic death could serve to bring greater understanding to the issues of mental illness. Photo credit: S. Jurveston/Wikimedia Commons.

Robin Williams' Suicide Highlights Stigma of Mental Illness

SAN FRANCISCO – Many people are still reeling from the news that comedian and actor Robin Williams took his own life this week at his San Franci…

PHOTO: Advocates for LifeLine telephone service are concerned a measure introduced in the Assembly would interfere with the service which they say is invaluable in low-income communities. Courtesy TURN.

Advocates Cry “Interference” Over LifeLine Phones

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - There'll be lobbying in Sacramento and around the state this week to try to stop a bill (AB 1407) that critics say is a telecoms …

A new report by the American Lung Association says millions of women may have undiagnosed lung problems, and that they are more susceptible than men to the effects of tobacco smoke.

Report: Smoking Affects Women Much More than Men

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – A report from the American Lung Association says women are 37 percent more likely to have chronic obstructive pulmonary …

Adultos mayores de CA dicen: No empujen el Social Security al Precipicio Fiscal

Los Californianos mayores le tienen miedo al "precipicio fiscal," y a lo que pueda significar para su Social Security y Medicare. Su determinació…

CA Governor Signs Landmark Bill on Gay History Education

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California is now the first state in the nation to require public schools teach students about gay history. Gov. Jerry …

Empleados escolares advierten sobre peligros de un presupuesto Sólo-Recortes

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Los trabajadores escolares, convocados este lunes por padres y directores de las escuelas, se reunieron ante el Capitolio …

Cómo comunicarse mejor con su médico

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – El poder entenderte mejor con tu médico también mejorará tu estado de salud. Los expertos dicen que esa es …

La reducción del riesgo de obesidad infantil empieza muy, muy temprano

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Un reporte reciente encontró que la lucha contra la obesidad infantil puede comenzar en el vientre materno. Expertos en …

Environmental Health Risks: Not Just Cancer

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A recent report delivered to President Obama by a special panel appointed by President Bush warned that the risk of cancer from …

Do You Hear What I Hear?

Most of the television shows broadcast over-the-air are now captioned, but groups advocating for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community say it's a …

ADA: Nineteen Years of Progress in CA

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Americans with Disabilities Act begins its 20th year as law this week, and advocates for people with disabilities say it's …

CA Budget: Health Advocates Say Severe Cuts “Shred Safety Net”

SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California finally has a budget solution, but it's one health care advocates say will "shred the safety net" for many families…

Health Care Reform Poll: Public Likes Public Plan

As Congress continues to debate health care reform, a new poll finds overwhelming support for a government-run insurance plan to compete with private …

California Family Caregivers On The Budget Chopping Block

California's caregivers are now on the budget chopping block. Faced with a $24-billion state deficit, the governor wants part of his budget cuts to …

Los proveedores de cuidados familiares de California, en la lista de recortes presupuestales.

Es posible que este fin de semana el "Budget Conference Comitee" (Comité de la Conferencia Presupuestal) someta a votación la propuesta del …

Governor Puts Welfare And Kids Health Insurance On Chopping Block

Deep cuts to health and human services are being proposed for California, with more to come on Friday. Faced with a $24 billion deficit, Gov…

El Gobernador cortará la asistencia social y el programa de seguro médico para niños

Sacramento, CA – Grandes cortes a los servicios humanos y de salud se proponen para California, y hay más por venir. En cara de un dé…

“Purple Bus Lady” Rolls Into CA On Health Care Mission

People call her the "Purple Bus Lady." Kathie McClure is traveling the state to inspire Californians to become part of the health-care debate…

E-Voting May Be Put To A Vote In California

The future of electronic voting in one California county may be decided by the voters themselves. The Riverside County Board of Supervisors is …

Report: 12.1 Million Californians are Without Health Insurance

The number of people without health coverage in California is worse than an epidemic, according to a new report that found more than 12 million …

Hold The Toxins – CA Consumers Now Have A Choice

It will soon be a little easier for Californians to remove potentially toxic chemicals from their homes. A major manufacturer has announced its …

Digital Delay Gives Californians More Time To Prepare

The television industry's nationwide switch to digital broadcasting was supposed to begin today -- but its four-month delay is giving hundreds of thou…

Audio Activation
	"Siri, play the Public News Service (podcast)"
	"Hey Google, play the Public News Service podcast"
	"Alexa, play Public News Service podcast" or "Alexa, what's my news flash?" once you set it up in the Alexa app
	Embed this Newscast

Audio Activation
	"Siri, play the 2024 Talks podcast"
	"Hey Google, play the 2024 Talks podcast"
	"Alexa, play 2000 24 Talks podcast" or "Alexa, what's my news flash?" once you set it up in the Alexa app
	Embed this Newscast

Audio Activation
	"Siri, play the Yonder Report podcast"
	"Hey Google, play the Yonder Report podcast"
	"Alexa, play the Yonder Report podcast" or "Alexa, what's my news flash?" once you set it up in the Alexa app
	Embed this Newscast

PNS Daily Newscast - September 19, 2024

2024Talks - September 19, 2024

The Yonder Report - September 19, 2024

CA: Disabilities