Health CareMidwives blame California rules for hampering birth centers amid maternity care crisisJanuary 14, 2025Declining birth rates, staffing shortages, and financial pressures have led 56 California hospitals — about 1 in 6 — to shutter maternity units over the past dozen years.
State GovernmentNew California laws that might affect your 2025January 1, 2025 | Laura Fitzgerald | Tony Rodriguez | Megan Myscofski | Manola Secaira | Srishti Prabha | Keyshawn Davis | Gerardo Zavala | Kate WolffeWe took a look at a few laws going into effect on Jan. 1 that could impact your year, from new rules for active shooter drills in schools to how prosecutors charge theft-related crimes and changes to how you’re charged junk and overdraft fees.
Health CareCats can get sick with bird flu. Here's how to protect themDecember 26, 2024The death of an Oregon house cat from bird flu and a pet food recall are raising questions about how people can protect their pets. Oregon health officials have traced the cat’s illness to frozen cat food that contained raw turkey.
State GovernmentCalifornia declared an emergency over bird flu. How serious is the situation?December 19, 2024California officials have declared a state of emergency over the spread of bird flu, which is tearing through dairy cows in that state and causing sporadic illnesses in people in the U.S. That raises new questions about the outbreak of the virus.
Health CareBird flu update: California declares emergency and U.S. sees 1st severe human caseDecember 18, 2024A person in Louisiana has been hospitalized after being exposed to sick and dead birds. Meanwhile, California has declared an emergency over its growing outbreak in cattle.
Food and SustainabilityConfused by 'best by' or 'use by' labels? The FDA wants your input to reduce food wasteDecember 17, 2024Most Americans occasionally throw away food just because of the date on the label and many always do. But these 'sell by' or 'enjoy' by dates don't indicate the food isn't safe. Here's what they mean.
EnvironmentMore Californians are freezing to death. Experts point to more older homeless people.December 16, 2024Hypothermia deaths have risen in California and across the nation. Experts point to the growing number of older, unsheltered homeless people as a key factor in the trend.
Health CareCARE Court in Sacramento: What family members and respondents need to knowDecember 9, 2024 | Kate WolffeMany people with untreated mental illness end up in jail or living on the streets. CARE Court is a new option that aims to intervene upstream of these outcomes.
Health CareYes, the number of food recalls has been rising. Here's what you need to knowDecember 9, 2024Food recalls fell sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic but are on an uptick now. Here's how the government is tracing outbreaks — and some tips on handling food safely to minimize the risk of illness.
Health CareUSDA orders testing across nation's milk supply amid rising bird flu casesDecember 6, 2024The virus has spread to over 710 dairy herbs across 15 states, with California reporting the highest number of infections. At least 58 people have been infected with bird flu, including one child.
