The Kieshaun White Healthy Air Experiment

Fresno’s Kieshaun White has always noticed how bad the air in his home city is. Now, White is combining his love for science and his desire to help his community by developing an app that will monitor the air quality of different regions of Fresno. “The city has turned a blind eye to the community […]

In the 661

In this video, youth reporter Janell Gore sits down with Edgar Aguilar, a representative of Dignity Health. The pair discuss “public charge,” a new proposal that could impact many families in Kern county. “This is extremely important for immigrant families to know about because it could affect their possibilities of becoming legal, permanent residents.” Read […]

How I Learned What’s Wrong With My Food

Sierra Silva is on a mission to empower people to better their lives by bettering their health. Read more at Richmond Pulse

State ‘Soda Tax’ Ban Leaves Richmond Program For Youth At Risk

A new state law that keeps cities from taxing groceries of any kind could mean the end of any hope for Richmond’s Department for Children and Youth Services initiative. Read more at Richmond Pulse

Richmond teen teaches kids to make better food choices

Richmond high schooler Sara Madriz wants kids to eat less junk food. She’s part of a group talking to younger students about making healthy choices. “A lot of teens our age now have diabetes or are overweight and that’s a huge problem.” Read more at Richmond Pulse.

Bike lanes coming to Carlson Boulevard in Richmond

Four miles of new bike lanes connecting BART and bus stations are coming to Richmond. The $500,000 project will reduce lanes for vehicular traffic in some areas, drawing criticism from people concerned about congestion. Bicycle advocates applauded the city council’s vote to move forward with the project designed to encourage residents out of their cars. […]

Rise Up: Imagine health and justice

Imagine a world where access to quality health care is a given, hate is unacceptable and clean water flows freely for all. In hopeful snapshots, youth reporters with The kNOw talk about the ingredients for a perfect world. “A perfect world is one where race and legal status aren’t an issue in achieving one’s dream in […]

Merced County adopts social justice approach to improve community health

There are not enough doctors in Merced County, and access to health clinics is limited. County officials are collaborating with residents, community leaders and others to address key obstacles to wellness, such as the prevalence of preventable chronic diseases and substance abuse. “We found that some community problems are so deep and consistent that many […]

Drinking two sodas doubles your risk of getting diabetes

Swedish researchers said consuming two sodas doubles a person’s risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. But the 6-ounce drink measurement used in the study doesn’t capture the American serving in a 12-ounce can. “When kids . . . have easy access to soda for processed sugars it creates a dilemma to continue raise obesity rates.” […]

Weekly farmers market opens in Hazard Park in Boyle Heights

Organizers of a new farmers market in Los Angeles’ Boyle Heights district hope better access to healthy foods, like fresh produce, will help improve health in the neighborhood. Residents who live in local public housing projects, like the Ramona Gardens community, experience high rates of diabetes and other health problems linked to poor diet. “They […]