Which major bills Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law this year. New chancellor of the California State University system. Davis-based author writes a storybook to help families cope with the loss of a baby.  

California New Laws Roundup

Governor Newsom needed to sign or veto more than 1,000 legislative bills by Saturday night.  Some were controversial while others flew under the radar. CapRadio Politics reporter Nicole Nixon joins us with her assessment of the major bills, some of the ones that did not grab the headlines, and the reaction from those who had a lot riding on the governor’s signature. 

New Cal State University Chancellor

The California State University system has a new chancellor to lead the nation’s largest and most diverse four-year public university system. Chancellor Mildred Garcia assumed the position at the start of the month, and is the first-ever Latina to become CSU chancellor. Insight first spoke with Garcia back in July following the announcement of her appointment. We are revisiting the conversation, where she talked about her life experiences and how she plans to shape a stronger foundation across its 23 campuses. 

Storybook Helps Families Cope with Infant Loss

For those who decide to have children, it can be a difficult journey. Miscarriages, other pregnancy losses, infertility– as well as losing a newborn or infant– are real-life heartbreaks that have long been dealt with in private. And that can feel very lonely. But there has been a shift in talking about these challenges and hardships to raise awareness that this is common, and there is support. Jennifer Canvasser is among those helping people cope, after suffering the loss of her infant Micah. Jennifer is based in Davis and is the founder and executive director of the NEC Society, a non-profit dedicated to preventing and treating a neonatal intestinal disease. She is also the author of “Forever Our Little One,” a storybook for families to read together after the devastating loss of losing a baby.