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‘There is nothing else’: Californians face eviction as insurer cancels assisted living benefit
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Kristen Hwang | CalMatters , as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio)
· August 17, 2026
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Matt Johnstone's father, who has dementia, with his sons Russell Granger, far right, Johnstone, far left, in his room at an assisted living facility in North Hollywood on Aug. 13, 2026. (Ariana Drehsler / CalMatters) This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletter ...
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Key points (Ariana Drehsler / CalMatters) This story was originally published by CalMatters. Matt Johnstone's father, who has dementia, with his sons Russell Granger, far right, Johnstone, far left, in his room at an assisted living facility in North Hollywood on Aug. More Local Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? Matt Johnstone's father, who has dementia, with his sons Russell Granger, far right, Johnstone, far left, in his room at an assisted living facility in North Hollywood on Aug. 13, 2026. (Ariana Drehsler / CalMatters) This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletter...
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