Water Bond Comes Up Short in State Senate
With the state budget behind them, lawmakers are focused on crafting a new water bond for the fall ballot. The state Senate failed to pass a $10.5 billion measure Monday, but that doesn't mean the discussion is over. The measure grew by $4 billion this week, an increase Senate President Pro Tem Darrell Steinberg said was an attempt to win Republican support by spending more money on a top GOP priority: reservoirs and other water storage projects. Steinberg framed Monday's vote as the first step toward a compromise measure.
Biotech Industry Gathers in San Diego for Bio 2014
The world's largest biotechnology convention takes place in San Diego this week. About 15,000 attendees from 65 countries are talking about everything from stem cell research and genome sequencing to digital health care.
Vital Signs: Detecting Dementia in Older Californians
As Californians live longer, we're all becoming generally familiar with dementia. But that doesn't necessarily translate into noticing when our loved ones start to slip into its grip. If dementia is caught early, friends, family and social services can rally to keep the affected person in her home for as long as possible. Dr. Anna Chodos, a geriatrician at UCSF, urges us to pay attention.