Across the state and the country, rural hospitals are finding themselves in deep financial trouble. In California, its estimated at least 6 hospitals are in serious financial danger in communities that can ill afford to lose their access to medical care. We take a look at one, Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital, located on the Central Coast, which is facing some real challenges. Even with the State finally stepping in to offer some aid, is it too little too late?

CREDITS:

Talent - Spencer Christian

Executive Producer - Marcus Young

Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres

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Spencer discusses how the Bay Area can prepare for the dangers of sea level rise with Warner Chabot of the San Francisco Estuary Institute.

CREDITS:

Talent - Spencer Christian

Executive Producer - Marcus Young

Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres

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Spencer follows up on a previous topic - caregivers for those with memory issues. This time we turn our eyes and ears towards the kids of those with memory issues. The challenges and emotional hurdles they face while caring for a parent.

This episode was recorded at Frank Residences in San Francisco, California.

CREDITS:

Talent - Spencer Christian

Executive Producer - Marcus Young

Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres

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Noah' father, born in the 1890's was a prominent civil rights activist, who suffered physical abuse and other indignities in his quest for equality. Noah, now in his late 70's, shares his optimism and hope for the future, even in a world still largely defined by race and racism.

CREDITS:

Talent - Spencer Christian

Executive Producer - Marcus Young

Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres

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ABC7 contributor Phil Matier discusses the challenges facing Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy as he tries to appease the more extreme factions of his Republican majority. Phil also analyzes the likely contenders for the Senate seat of Dianne Feinstein, who is not expected to run for reelection in 2024.

CREDITS:

Talent - Spencer Christian

Executive Producer - Marcus Young

Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres

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Spencer continues his conversation with ABC7's Julian Glover, diving deeper into the subject of discrimination and Julian's love of story telling.

Don't forget to watch “Our America: Lowballed," a documentary that takes an in-depth look into cases of possible appraisal discrimination in this country. Three families tell their stories, and the numbers behind this big issue. You can watch “Our America: Lowballed” on Hulu and wherever you stream ABC7 News.

CREDITS:

Talent - Spencer Christian

Executive Producer - Marcus Young

Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres

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Spencer talks with Julian Glover, Anchor and race and culture reporter with ABC7, and gets the behind the scenes scoop on his newest documentary. “Our America: Lowballed” takes an in-depth look into cases of possible appraisal discrimination in this country. Three families tell their stories, and the numbers behind this big issue. You can watch “Our America: Lowballed” on Hulu and wherever you stream ABC7 News.

CREDITS:

Talent - Spencer Christian

Executive Producer - Marcus Young

Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres

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This week we talk memory loss and the impact these diseases can have, not only on the patient, but the caregiver as well. We hear Ed Kaplan's story whose wife Judy is in memory care at Frank Residences and Senior Living in San Francisco. And from Dr. Katherine Possin, professor in residence in the department of neurology at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center, and her take on what caregivers need to be provided when a loved on is going through this journey.

CREDITS:

Talent - Spencer Christian

Executive Producer - Marcus Young

Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres

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Spencer talks with a Bay Area teenager who turned his passion for chess into a pathway to progress for underserved immigrant children.

CREDITS:

Talent - Spencer Christian

Executive Producer - Marcus Young

Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres

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As Election Day approaches, Spencer and ABC7 News Anchor and Reporter Liz Kreutz explore how political outcomes in CA may determine the direction of the entire country. (This episode was recorded before Midterm Elections 2022)

CREDITS:

Talent - Spencer Christian

Executive Producer - Marcus Young

Editor/Marketing Producer - Leonard Torres

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