Born five weeks premature, 2-year-old Corbin can’t speak as well as other children his age. But the Modesto toddler is improving all the time because of an infant development specialist provided by California’s Early Start program.
Author: Lisa Renner
More and more baby boomers start their senior years they are encountering an unwelcome side effect of aging – more falls and more fractures. At the same time, orthopedic surgeons in underserved areas are retiring to enjoy their golden years. Soon, advocates worry, there will be too few surgeons left to treat the growing number of elderly people who will require expert help with their broken bones.
Described as a “spiritual-ethical-ecological” approach to agriculture by the Biodynamic Association, biodynamics goes much further than organic farming. Under the rules of the biodynamic-certifying agency the Demeter Association, the farms must not only eliminate synthetic chemicals, but they must be as self-sustaining as possible, grow a variety of crops and incorporate animals.
State Senate Democrats are pushing for the expansion of transitional kindergarten for all 4-year-olds in hopes that it will reduce costs in special education and incarcerations down the road.
Greg Kelly was looking for an alternative to the isolation that can come with suburban living. He hated how in many suburban neighborhoods, people barely interact with their neighbors, spend most of their time in cars and struggle to keep their families going all on their own.
Some homeless people have trouble understanding the Medi-Cal enrollment process or providing the needed paperwork. Others would just rather be around other homeless people. Because of their hard life on the streets, they don’t always feel comfortable in more traditional settings.
The San Joaquin Valley’s air quality is better than it has been in decades but it still isn’t clean enough to meet all federal standards.
There is more help today than ever before for California foster youth who want to go to college. Promise Scholars is one of dozens of programs at state universities and colleges designed to aid foster youth. Full financial aid is available, including Chaffee grants, which are earmarked for foster youth and provide up to $5,000 a year.
Decades after hippies dabbled in meditation, the practice has found widespread appeal. The military recently started offering meditation to veterans and their families who are struggling to manage chronic stress, pain and other ailments.
Healthy choices aren’t always easy, but three California cities may be having some success in nudging residents towards better eating and exercise habits.