Author Archives: Breanna Reeves

Breanna Reeves is a reporter in Riverside, California, and uses data-driven reporting to cover issues that affect the lives of Black Californians. Breanna joins Black Voice News as a Report for America Corps member. Previously, Breanna reported on activism and social inequality in San Francisco and Los Angeles, her hometown. Breanna graduated from San Francisco State University with a bachelor’s degree in Print & Online Journalism. She received her master’s degree in Politics and Communication from the London School of Economics. Contact Breanna with tips, comments or concerns at breanna@voicemediaventures.com or via twitter @_breereeves.

Labor and Delivery services at Corona Regional Medical Center join a growing list of labor and delivery services being discontinued at hospitals across CA.

Corona Regional Medical Center to Shut Down Labor and Delivery Services in 2026

by Breanna Reeves October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr and the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission have released a report outlining policy reform to address children’s health and agency concerns identified by an assessment.

Takeaways from RFK Jr.’s New Make American Healthy Again Strategy

by Breanna Reeves September 20, 2025September 20, 2025

The US government has filed a complaint against Inland Empire Health Plan for allegedly making false statements and retaining overpayments to Medi-Cal, CA’s Medicaid Program.

U.S. Files Complaint Against IEHP for Allegedly Retaining Overpayments to Medi-Cal

by Breanna Reeves September 19, 2025September 19, 2025

Members of the Greater Inland Empire Black Nurses Association pose for a picture at their first aid booth at the Ananda Yoga Festival.

Greater IE Black Nurses Association Promotes Black Nurses, Addresses Health Disparities and Fosters Community Service

by Breanna Reeves July 23, 2025July 23, 2025

The Republican led Congress passes Trump’s Budget initiative, setting the stage for devastating impacts to individuals and communities across the country.

House Passes Trump’s “Big, Beautiful Bill,” Moving it to Trump’s Desk

by Breanna Reeves July 3, 2025July 3, 2025

The current party alignments as of May 21, 2025, of the 119th Congress are as follows: Senate: 53 Republicans, 45 Democrats, and 2 Independents (both caucus with the Democrats). House of Representatives: 220 Republicans (plus 3 Delegates) and 212 Democrats (plus 2 Delegates and the Resident Commissioner of Puerto Rico), and 3 vacant seats.

Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” Faces House Vote, Threatens Medicaid Coverage for Millions

by Breanna Reeves July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

In breaking news this week, the Associated Press revealed the Trump administration has taken more illegal action by sharing Medicaid data with deportation officials at the Department of Homeland Security. This places more immigrants at risk of deportation, increases the possibility of additional family separations and discourages low income immigrants from seeking healthcare benefits/services in states where it is available to them.

Trump Administration Shares Medicaid Data with Deportation Officials

by Breanna Reeves June 13, 2025June 13, 2025

University of Riverside, California (UCR) recently announced plans to expand its School of Medicine to improve access to primary and specialty care and prepare medical students for residencies in a UCR Health facility.

UC Riverside Announces Major Expansion for Medical Complex

by Breanna Reeves June 6, 2025June 6, 2025

The California Budget & Policy Center said CA Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget revision aims to close an estimated $7.5 billion deficit for 2025-26 by proposing roughly $12 billion in budget reductions.

California’s Vulnerable Communities At Risk Amid Proposed Budget Cuts

by Breanna Reeves June 3, 2025June 3, 2025

A California appellate court has ordered the Temecula Valley School Board to stop enforcing its ban on Critical Race Theory while a lawsuit works its way through the courts. The suit, filed by a group of teachers, students and teachers’ unions (Mae M. v. Komrosky), alleges that the 2022 ban on critical race theory has impacted student’s’ rights, censored teachers and created a hostile environment.

California Court Rules Against Temecula School District’s Anti-CRT Ban

by Breanna Reeves May 26, 2025May 26, 2025