The DOJ charged 324 people in a massive $14.6B healthcare-fraud takedown involving telemedicine scams, fake genetic tests, unnecessary procedures, DME fraud, drug diversion, and Medicare identity theft. The sweep spans 50+ districts and nearly 100 medical professionals, highlighting how large-scale fraud drives up costs, harms patients, and erodes trust in the healthcare system.

Los Angeles has become the nation’s most rodent-infested city due to poor sanitation, illegal dumping, and weak oversight. In Compton, under-funded waste contracts, open alleys, and year-round warmth fuel infestations. Despite community concern and programs like Clean Compton, enforcement and data transparency remain lacking. The Citizens’ Coalition calls for stronger sanitation funding, containerized waste, public reporting, and coordinated rodent control.

MLK Community Hospital, South L.A.’s only full-service hospital, faces a funding crisis threatening lifesaving care for hundreds of thousands. Overcrowded ER visits, rising costs, and losses in maternity care strain resources. Emergency state and county aid is only temporary—permanent funding, federal support, and community action are urgently needed to keep this vital safety net open.

Critics argue that banning sodas and junk food from SNAP won’t solve food insecurity, hurts low-income families, and burdens retailers. Yet, SNAP’s goal is nutritional support, not funding unhealthy habits. Healthy, affordable alternatives exist, and encouraging better choices reduces costly diseases. Enforcement challenges are minor compared to public health gains. Citizens' Coalition hopes California will also join the movement to promote healthier eating habits and curb di