Ben Poston

Freelance Journalist | @USCAnnenberg adjunct prof | former @latimes | former @js_watchdog | @AT_Conservancy finisher

[Ben Poston @bposton]

It was very kind of Steve Lopez to cite our 2020 investigative series on hospice fraud in his recent column "Fraud is rampant, but good hospice care exists. Here’s a guide to making the right choice."

https://t.co/gWtySUVHzv

[Ben Poston @bposton]

And here's the local TV hit that got picked up by Last Week Tonight. I learned so much from the late, great Kim Christensen.

https://t.co/SPqywz1YxG

[Ben Poston @bposton]

Very cool to see our 2020 hospice fraud series "Dying for Dollars" get a shout out by the @latimes today. The fraud never stopped.

https://t.co/yws4LeKBWl

[Ben Poston @bposton]

Here's the original investigation:

https://t.co/JqNylq2zcY

[CCF @calfund]

CCF’s Rising Together: A Year of Impact is a direct look at the first year after the Eaton and Palisades fires through the lens of survivors, nonprofit partners, and the community response that followed.

Dive into the interactive report here: https://t.co/4FHUdYFcFv

[CCF @calfund]

Honored to have our long-term wildfire recovery work featured in Sunset Magazine. One year on, this work continues thanks to the sustained generosity of donors who understand that recovery takes years, not months.

Read the article here: https://t.co/0wKSIf7wn6

[CCF @calfund]

"The lingering pain and anxiety unleashed on Jan. 7, 2025 by the Eaton and Palisades fires is illustrated in a new survey and in a pop-up art installation that opened over the weekend in downtown Los Angeles."

Read more: https://t.co/rESLEbgNrh

#WildfireRecovery #LosAngeles

[Pepperdine News @Pepperdine_News]

After losing their home in the Palisades fire, one couple turned to the @PeppLaw Disaster Relief Clinic for help. Led by David A. DeJute, the clinic has assisted hundreds of wildfire survivors with free legal support. Story via @CalFund by @bposton:
https://t.co/D9gsXdv7mH

[Matt Hamilton @_hamilton_matt]

Eric Preven, screenwriter-turned-local government watchdog, died this weekend at his Studio City home. A true original and a relentless advocate for better government: https://t.co/rTACvJLpPI

[Ben Poston @bposton]

22,500 homes lost. Over five years later, only 38% rebuilt: What California fire survivors face
@dillonliam

https://t.co/iBKXSxoNpb

[Ben Poston @bposton]

How direct cash assistance helps L.A. fire survivors ‘in a tight spot’ @calfund

https://t.co/cyatYsKCsM

[Alejandro Lazo @AlejandroLazo]

Gavin Newsom warms to Big Oil in climate reversal https://t.co/EYnaZxU8MG

[Matt Hamilton @_hamilton_matt]

Man fleeing Home Depot immigration raid is hit and killed by a car on the 210 Freeway

https://t.co/KKGqqS8gQ6

[Ben Poston @bposton]

CA For US -- a new coalition of business, labor, faith and philanthropy leaders -- is calling for comprehensive immigration policy reform @calfund

https://t.co/CtjMMSkcIV

[Ben Poston @bposton]

ICE Detained Their Children, Siblings, Partners and Parents. Now, Families Are Building Power to Bring Them Home

latest from @TeresaWatanabe @calfund

https://t.co/2TjvcWG5Y5

[Ben Poston @bposton]

More than 20 Business, Labor, Faith and Philanthropy Leaders Condemn Unlawful Raids and Call for Rational Immigration Policy in Wake of Appeals Court Ruling @calfund

https://t.co/uyUEspIoc8

[Jack Leonard @jackfleonard]

@AleneTchek @keribla @LASDHQ @mayalau Now @mayalau is suing the ex-sheriff, the county and others. "If LASD’s actions are left unredressed, journalists in Los Angeles will be chilled from reporting on matters of public concern out of fear that they will be investigated and prosecuted." https://t.co/rlgBxpttep

[Jack Leonard @jackfleonard]

Those stories were of critical importance to the public. Last year, @AleneTchek @keribla revealed that the @LASDHQ launched a criminal investigation of @mayalau. The AG rejected a request to prosecute her... https://t.co/Zyk2NAo5VM

[Jack Leonard @jackfleonard]

For years, the @LASDHQ investigated journalists who reported critical info about police misconduct. @mayalau, @bposton @corinaknoll at the @latimes wrote about deputies still on the force despite histories of lying and other serious misconduct... https://t.co/kCrDDtrf87

[Ben Poston @bposton]

And Californians have no simple way to check if a provider at a health facility or home health agency was previously banned from operating assisted living facilities by the state.

https://t.co/TrDC4yJ0QA

[Ben Poston @bposton]

🗞️INVESTIGATION 🗞️

In California, people banned by the state from operating assisted living facilities have been able to stay involved in other kinds of care facilities, the LA Times has found.

https://t.co/vdEYNYPkUf