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Ana B. Ibarra

Ana B. Ibarra, Web Reporter, is a bilingual journalist who started her career at the Merced Sun-Star.

August 2019
feet in worn sneakers stop in front of a yellow line on the pavement that reads: 'United States of America'

How the new ‘public charge’ rule affects immigrants’ healthcare benefits

by ,  /  27 August 2019

A new rule to restrict legal immigration, published by the Trump administration this month, is sowing confusion and anxiety even among immigrants not directly affected by it.

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April 2019

U.S. states move to ban pesticide linked to developmental problems

by ,  /  26 April 2019

Lawmakers in several states are trying to ban a widely used pesticide that the Environmental Protection Agency is fighting to keep on the market.

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March 2019
College age students taking a test

How the college admissions cheating scandal hurts students with disabilities

In the wake of this week’s college admissions cheating scandal, families and advocates are worried about a backlash that could make it harder for students with legitimate disabilities to get the accommodations the need.

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March 2017

Virtual doctor visits may not reduce healthcare spending

by ,  /  13 March 2017

Telehealth services may boost access to care, but they don’t save money, according to a new study.

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Mother with two sons at home

Spanish-speaking parents face language barrier at pediatrican’s office

by ,  /  1 March 2017

The findings of a new analysis hint that a 2009 state law establishing the right to a medical interpreter is either not being fully enforced or is not being promoted widely enough.

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