Hospital Giant Sutter Health Faces Legal Reckoning Over Medical Pricing
Jury selection begins this week for a major lawsuit against Sutter Health, brought by large employers and California Attorney General Xavier Becerra.Reporter: Jenny Gold, kaiser Health NewsÂ
Bill To Ban Private Lockups Would Impact Immigrant Detention In San Diego
In his inaugural address, Governor Gavin Newsom promised to âend the outrage that is private prisons in the state once and for all.â Now a piece of legislation thatâs been passed by the California legislature and is now on Newsomâs desk would ban private prisons in the state starting in 2028. This will also include facilities being used by Immigration and Customs Enforcement along the California-Mexico border.Reporter:  Max Rivlin-Nadler , KPBSÂ
Possible Private Prison Ban Could Lead To Immigrant Detainee Releases
California already prohibits cities and counties from negotiating new or expanded detention contracts with ICE. A top ICE official in California says if private prisons are banned, the agency could move detainees out of state.Reporter:Â Farida Jhabvala RomeroÂ
Laguana Beach And Bellflower Joins OC Homeless Suit Settlement
For nearly two years, Orange County and its cities have been enmeshed in a lawsuit over its treatment of homeless people. In federal court Monday, three cities, Santa Ana, Laguna Beach and Bellflower agreed to settlement terms over the treatment of the homeless. That agreement is similar to the one that the County signed back in July.Reporter: Michelle WileyÂ
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