In California, state lawmakers have made deep cuts to health, social services; safety net gone for many disabled or elderly people

From the Los Angeles Times:Cynde Soto (pictured) dreads the arrival of yet another benefit notice.Her cash assistance has been cut four times in two years. State medical coverage is getting more expensive and no longer includes dental care or podiatry. And the in-home help she needs to take care of basics has been cut by about 20 minutes a day."That doesn't sound like a lot to people but … I'm a