For the patients who rely on Medi-Cal, the cuts aren’t just scary — they feel existential. Teodora, a 77-year-old undocumented woman from Mexico who declined to give her last name, is one of them.

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Capital Public Radio in Sacramento did not account for any federal funding in its budget passed for the upcoming fiscal year that began July 1. KVIE, PBS’ Ch. 6, says grants make up about 14% of its operating budget, which is separate from its total budget, said General Manager David Lowe.

Federal funding under threat: Despite strong bipartisan backing and a billion-dollar annual budget, TRIO’s future could be at risk as a defunding proposal resurfaces, with critics labeling the 1960s-era initiative as outdated and unnecessary.