Small Card Designed By UC Davis Scientists Can Reduce Big Food Safety RisksMay 8, 2017 | Julia MitricAn invention from scientists at UC Davis could help farmers and consumers in developing countries tell if grains are dry enough to store, sell and eat. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Three Sacramento County Schools Closed Due To Norovirus OutbreakMay 4, 2017Thirty-three students, five teachers and some parents came down with the intestinal illness.
Health CareMother Brings Awareness To Rare Deadly Disease That Took Life Of Her ChildApril 10, 2017 | Ja'Nel JohnsonA mother is bringing awareness to a rare and deadly disease that took the life of her child. This devastating disease was the subject of a conference at UC Davis. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Bay Area Pilot Program Makes Produce Less Costly For Low-Income FamiliesApril 4, 2017 | Julia MitricA new pilot program makes produce less costly for low-income families while helping California growers. The Bay Area program is the first in the state to offer CalFresh recipients matching funds when they buy California-grown at the supermarket. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDemocratic Lawmakers Push Juvenile Justice ReformMarch 20, 2017Two California lawmakers are working on a raft of bills that would change how the state's criminal justice system treats children. Proposals include eliminating life without parole for minors and excluding children from prosecution in juvenile court.
State GovernmentHealth of California’s College Athletes Would Be Focus of New State PanelMarch 15, 2017 | Chris NicholsA state lawmaker has proposed a new commission to oversee health and safety regulations for college athletes in California, saying the NCAA has failed in this role.
Health CareMcCarty Bill Aimed At Fighting Opioid AddictionMarch 1, 2017 | Steve MilneDemocratic State Assemblymember Kevin McCarty of Sacramento wants to impose a one-cent per milligram surcharge on prescription opioids. The fee would pay for drug addiction prevention, treatment and rehabilitation programs. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentDrought Increases Severity Of West Nile EpidemicsFebruary 7, 2017 | Amy QuintonA UC Santa Cruz study finds transmission of West Nile virus is higher in drought years. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentGroups Sue California Department of Pesticide RegulationJanuary 31, 2017 | Amy QuintonA farmworker and two environmental justice groups have sued the California Department of Pesticide Regulation over rules on the application of a widely used fumigant.
Health CareCareFlight Makes Effort To Make Quincy a Heart-Safe CommunityDecember 27, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonPlumas County Sheriff's deputies will soon be better equipped to save lives thanks to a donation. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
