(August 5, 2015)

Grass-roots campaigns to require labeling of foods with genetically modified ingredients could be overruled by a Congressional measure that would prohibit them nationwide.

Read more: Banning Bids to Label GMO Foods

(August 3, 2015)

Giving birth … it’s an exciting and nerve-wracking time in any woman’s life.

Read more: Alternative Birthing Centers

(July 29, 2015)

The national health program for children, known in California as Medi-Cal, has now been in place for half a century, and it is continuing to expand.

Read more: Medi-Cal Turns 50

(July 28, 2015)

  ALSO: Cal ISO: Electricity Supply In Good Shape For This Week's Heat Wave.

Read more: Covered California Releases 2016 Insurance Rates

(July 15, 2015)
 

  Hospitals are notorious sources of voluminous waste.

Read more: Seeking a Sustainable Niche in the Operating Room

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  2. EPA to Expand Pesticide Ban
  3. The Next Generation of Food
  4. Vaccine Bill Wins Assembly Approval

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Science & Health News

October 06, 2023

What Is Groundwater?

There is more fresh water stored underground in Northern California than is accessible from surface water sources, such as lakes, rivers and streams. To understand just how essential groundwater is, we’ll need to learn about how it is stored in the earth, how we bring it to the surface, and how it…
August 24, 2023

Science for Kids and Families

Coyotes are wild animals that are fun to watch, but good to give plenty of space. Critter Cam host Tracey Simmons explains. Other videos explore river otters, black tailed deer, butterflies, and mountain lions. WATCH VIDEOS
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February 14, 2023

Connect the Bay: Mental Health – San Mateo County

In light of recent occurrences of gun violence in California, Ziomara Ochoa-Rodriguez, Deputy Director of San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services, has important advice for those in need of assistance.
February 03, 2023

Connect the Bay: Mental Health – Prof. Shortell

In light of recent occurrences of gun violence in California, Professor Emeritus Stephen Shortell of the UC Berkeley School of Public Health has important advice for those in need of assistance. His message: There are resources available, and many people who want to help.
November 21, 2022

Housing & Homelessness

From Homeless to Housed: Labath Landing The City of Rohnert Park’s unsheltered population has increased fivefold in 7 years to over 250 people in 2022. From Homeless to Housed focuses on the people and institutions addressing homelessness in our communities. We hear from those designing and…
October 11, 2021

Brightline Defense Air Quality

Executive Director Eddie Ahn of Brightline Defense is a passionate advocate for the underserved of San Francisco. We climb up to the roof with he and his team as they install an air quality sensor near a busy City freeway interchange so that it can start monitoring pollution there. Data collected…
Sep 30, 2021

Silicon Valley Water Purification Plant

Valley Water Board Chair Tony Estremera proclaims: "In Silicon Valley, we believe in science!" Based on this, authorities have made a bold plan for…

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