Opinion: Another nuclear arms race is brewing. Who will stop him?
At the beginning of June, the The Biden administration announced a more “competitive” nuclear weapons strategy, after Moscow and Beijing…
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Spotted lanternfly eggs discovered in California for the first time
Eggs of the spotted lanternfly, an invasive species that has wreaked havoc on crops in more than a dozen states,…
Is the right to abortion safe in California? Do not be so sure
To the editor: In his column on Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis' campaign for governor, columnist Mark Z. Barabak writes, “Legal…
Will a diet that is good for the planet help you live longer?
A new study finds that the more people followed environmentally sustainable diets that emphasized plant nutrients, the lower the risk…
Do our dogs and cats go undetected by bird flu?
Some epidemiologists, food safety experts and veterinarians are concerned that pets could be a potential springboard for H5N1 bird flu…
The more women followed this diet, the longer they lived
One of the best diets for health continues to improve. A new study that followed more than 25,000 women for…
Egyptian casualties on Gaza border strain Israel-Egypt peace deal
BEIRUT— It was another difficult situation. When a clash between Egyptian and Israeli soldiers near Egypt's border with the Gaza…
California COVID Surge: How to Protect Yourself from FLiRT
There are growing signs of a COVID-19 rebound in California thanks to the new FLiRT subvariants. It is too early…
Column: Unaffordable home insurance is leaving Californians exposed to the elements
SACRAMENT- Memorial Day weekend means the start of summer vacation and also the start of wildfire season. Many Californians will…
Pregnant? Researchers want you to know about fluoride
Adding fluoride to drinking water is widely considered a public health triumph. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says…