Debt limit debate: Impact on senior citizens

The tension between Congress and the president has many senior citizens who rely on Social Security nervous.

Covered California: Will Medicare be affected?

With the Affordable Care Act, called Covered California here, many seniors want to know if Medicare will be affected.
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Downey housing rental service gives fake ads?

A housing rental service in Downey is accused of collecting cash from customers, and in return, it gives out bogus listings.
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