ACoM News Briefing Recap | Super El Niño and its Impact on Our Weather – In California and Across the U.S. See More: americancommunitymedia.org/m… A rapidly strengthening El Niño could reshape weather patterns across California and the U.S. this winter, increasing the likelihood of a wetter season in much of California while raising concerns about flooding, coastal impacts and other weather extremes. For communities, the key issue is that El Niño does not guarantee any single outcome. Its effects can vary widely by region, and this event is unfolding in a warmer climate that can influence heat, heavy rainfall and how precipitation falls. This ACoM briefing helps journalists and audiences understand what El Niño is, what scientists can and cannot predict, how impacts may differ across the country, and why communities have time to prepare for flood, coastal and other weather-related risks without overstating the threat. Thank you to our guest speakers: Daniel Swain, Climate Scientist, California Institute for Water Resources, UC Agriculture and Natural Resources; Research Partner, NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research; Author, Weather West #ElNino #CaliforniaWeather #ClimateScience #ExtremeWeather #CommunityMedia

ACoM News Briefing Recap | What’s Changing in Medi-Cal: Work Rules, Renewals, and Benefits See More: americancommunitymedia.org/m… Major federal and state changes are reshaping Medi-Cal, with new rules affecting eligibility, renewals, coverage delivery and some benefits. For members and families who rely on Medi-Cal, understanding what is changing—and whether they are affected—will be important to maintaining access to care. The changes will not affect every member in the same way. Some adults will face new work and community engagement requirements or more frequent eligibility checks, while certain immigrant adults may see changes to managed care, premiums and dental coverage. Keeping contact information current, reading Medi-Cal notices and completing renewals on time will be especially important. This ACoM briefing helps journalists and communities understand who may be affected, which services will continue and what steps members can take to navigate the transition. The discussion focuses on eligibility, renewals, benefits and practical resources for helping Californians maintain their health coverage. Thank you to our guest speakers: Tyler Sadwith, State Medicaid Director, California Department of Health Care Services (@DHCS_CA) Yingjia Huang, Deputy Director for Health Care Benefits & Eligibility, California Department of Health Care Services (@DHCS_CA) #MediCal #Medicaid #HealthCare #California #ACoM

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The youth of India have inspired the world to show what grassroots organizing can achieve, says Siddhartha Shome of Hindus for Human Rights, at a rally in #Fremont today, in support of the Gen-Z led “Cockroach Janata Party.” #CJP #Hindus4HR

Patsy Stinchfield, pediatric nurse practitioner and executive director of the Measles Collaborative, shares details of a measles outbreak concentrated primarily in Minnesota’s Somali community. More at americancommunitymedia.org/h… #MMR #measles #vaccines #antivaxxers #infectiousdiseases

A #cyclospora infection is typically not deadly, but it can cause a host of complications, including hospitalizations, says @UCSFMedicine Dr. Peter Chin-Hong. @PCH_SF @sunita37

“The highest court of the land has reaffirmed a basic but powerful principle: the Constitution, not the whims of any president, is the law of this country,” said @AGRobBonta at a rally today celebrating the Supreme Court’s affirmation of birthright citizenship. Watch!

San Francisco today celebrated the Supreme Court’s affirmation of #birthrightcitizenship at a rally in Chinatown. @AsianLawCaucus @DavidChiu @AGRobBonta #WongKimArk @sunita37

“My family succeeded because of America, but America also succeeded because of my family,” says memoirist Curtis Chin, “Everything I Learned, I Learned at a Chinese Restaurant.” @Curtischin youtube.com/watch?v=sRE5wAVX…