California is set to become the first state in the nation to provide full health coverage to all low-income residents, regardless of their immigration status. As KQED’s immigration editor Tyche Hendricks reports, it’s part of a state budget deal announced this week by the governor and state lawmakers.  

California is set to become the first state in the nation to provide full health coverage to all low-income residents, regardless of their immigration status. As KQED’s immigration editor Tyche Hendricks reports, it’s part of a state budget deal announced this week by the governor and state lawmakers.

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California Set to Provide Full Health Coverage to Low-Income Residents, Regardless of Immigration Status

KQED newscast for Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Communities across the state are raising funds and awareness following the catastrophic floods that struck Nepal last month. As KVPR’s Samantha Rangel reports a vigil at Fresno State Thursday honored those missing and killed.

 

Communities across the state are raising funds and awareness following the catastrophic floods that struck Nepal last month. As KVPR&rsquo;s Samantha Rangel reports a vigil at Fresno State Thursday honored those missing and killed.
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Central Valley Nepali Community Grieves as Fresno State Holds Vigil

Democratic lawmakers pushed out a last minute bill to ban federal agents from using electric shock gloves until at least January 2030.That came after a notice that ICE was buying 6,000 pairs. CalMatters Nadia Lathan reports. 

Democratic lawmakers pushed out a last minute bill to ban federal agents from using electric shock gloves until at least January 2030.That came after a notice that ICE was buying 6,000 pairs. CalMatters Nadia Lathan reports.&nbsp;

California Set to Provide Full Health Coverage to Low-Income Residents, Regardless of Immigration Status

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