California’s Healthcare Divide

Orange County News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

California’s governor’s race is boiling over as Democrats and Republicans clash over taxpayer-funded healthcare for undocumented immigrants. Democrat Xavier Becerra defends expanding Medi-Cal, arguing it saves money by preventing costly emergency visits, while Republican Steve Hilton vows to cut the program, redirecting funds to citizens and citing fraud concerns. With costs ballooning to over $10 billion annually and premiums rising for regular Californians, public opinion has shifted—most voters now oppose covering undocumented immigrants. Becerra insists it’s the right thing to do, while…