California Observer

December 23, 2025

James Arnett's The Monmouth Manifesto: Exploring the Loyalist Perspective in Historical Fiction

James Arnett’s The Monmouth Manifesto: Exploring the Loyalist Perspective in Historical Fiction

James Arnett’s historical fiction explores the American Revolution through the lens of Loyalists, the colonists who remained loyal to the British Crown during the conflict. The Monmouth Manifesto centers on that divided reality, when neighbors and even families could end up on opposing sides of the same war. Loyalists made up a meaningful share of […]

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California Cuts Immigrant Healthcare Program Amid Budget Deficit

California Cuts Immigrant Healthcare Program Amid Budget Deficit

Medi-Cal enrollment freeze and its impact on immigrant healthcare access The healthcare landscape in California is undergoing a major shift as state officials address a growing budget deficit through significant program adjustments. On December 23, 2025, the state finalized preparations for a looming deadline that will alter how thousands of residents access medical services. Effective

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Healing Power of Nature Ecotherapy in California's Wilderness

Healing Power of Nature: Ecotherapy in California’s Wilderness

Ecotherapy benefits for mental health and physical wellbeing in California The modern approach to health is increasingly looking toward the natural world to find effective ways of managing the stressors of professional life. Known widely as ecotherapy, this practice utilizes the restorative power of the wilderness to support mental and physical recovery. In California, the

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