San Diego’s legislative delegation probing Palomar’s loss of $50 million grant
State agency says rescinded allocation to North County hospital district will be returned to statewide funding pool for second round of Prop. 1 funding
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Palomar and the Politics of Care: Two Approaches to Representation
When someone you love ends up in the ER, healthcare isn't political, it’s personal. It’s the child who falls off a bike, the expectant mother going into labor sooner than expected, the spouse whose chest tightens without warning. In those moments—even with insurance, even with a nearby hospital—we are vulnerable. Proposed federal cuts to healthcare for millions of Californians would...
California Is Doing What Congress Can't on Immigration
In an era when immigration remains one of the most divisive issues in American politics, a bipartisan group of California lawmakers has done something rare: they’ve found unity.
Bill To Declare Diwali A State Holiday Passes Through Assembly, Now In Senate
The AB 268 bill, introduced by Assemblymembers Ash Kalra and Darshana Patel aims to recognize the significance of the festival among the Indian diaspora.
Assemblymember Dr. Patel Co-Hosts Landmark Hearing on Affordability and Economic Pressures in San Diego County
San Marcos, CA — As rising costs continue to strain working families across California, Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel co-hosts the first-of-its-kind informational hearing in San Diego County on affordability, economic pressure, and community-driven solutions.
Held at California State University, San Marcos, the hearing is part of the California Pocketbook Tour and convened by the Assembly...
Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel Secures Key Investments in State Budget to Support Public Safety, Education, and Economic Opportunity
SACRAMENTO—Amid federal tariffs and cuts to key American institutions, Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel (D-San Diego County) voted to advance California’s 2025-26 budget, which contains core priorities she championed and supported.
The California Legislature has held 67 budget hearings this year to deliver for Californians as well as possible. The budget passed by the Legislature this week...
