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Kern Family Health Care says an AI phone agent has made 800,000 renewal calls and kept more members insured as new federal rules tighten paperwork.
Kern Family Health Care uses an AI agent named Angelica to call Medi-Cal members about renewals. State officials say plans may contact members, but counties decide eligibility and must protect privacy.
Asian shares rose Thursday as oil prices gained. The move could raise diesel costs for Valley growers and truckers while shaping export demand through the Port of Stockton.
Google raised prices by $100, doubled base storage to 256GB, and introduced a $30 Pixel Tag tracker alongside new Pixel 11 phones.
In a Bakersfield column, Stephen Moore says ATMs didn't erase teller work. Central Valley banks show how automation changes duties and branch counts.
