New Farm Bill Includes Cut in Food Stamps
The U.S House of Representatives is expected to vote on a long-awaited farm bill this week, after months of wrangling. One of the most closely watched provisions would cut food stamps, although less drastically than originally proposed.
New Report Compares Health Insurers' Performance
If you're looking for a new health care plan, you might want to pay close attention to a new state report being released Tuesday. The report shows how different insurance networks and medical groups do in managing health conditions like diabetes and heart disease.
Earthquake Early Warning System Relies on Sensors Around the State
Earthquake experts always say it's not a matter of if but when "The Big One" will strike. In the near future, though, Californians could get a warning before the shaking reaches them. That is, if the state is able to build up its bare-bones early warning system. A series of sensors placed near faults can detect a quake as it's happening -- and send out alerts to nearby towns and cities.